November 2025 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study demonstrates that pea sprout extract promotes hair growth by activating specific signaling pathways and providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, suggesting its potential as a natural alopecia treatment.
July 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The research found that topical maslinic acid stimulates hair growth in mice, comparable to minoxidil, by inducing anagen phase acceleration and activating pathways such as Wnt/β-catenin, Notch, and MAPK; a potential link to cilia activity was also explored.
In this preclinical study, PA-011 derived from Periplaneta americana showed significant hair regrowth effects in androgenetic alopecia mouse models by inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress, activating hair follicle stem cell proliferation, and normalizing skin microbiota, suggesting promise as an AGA treatment.
January 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study observed that topical application of maslinic acid stimulated hair growth in mice comparably to minoxidil, possibly through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and involving ciliary gene activity, highlighting increased levels of trichogenic gene expression and protein levels.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that downregulating miR-30a-5p levels inhibits apoptosis and promotes proliferation in hair follicle stem cells, which is associated with the activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechanical tension worsens keloid scars by activating inflammation and fibrosis pathways.
May 2024 in “Journal of functional foods” In this laboratory study, coffee bean residue extract was observed to promote the proliferation of human hair follicle dermal papilla cells by activating autophagy, showing potential for treating hair growth disorders and hair loss.
This study found that low-level laser therapy may enhance wound healing and reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation by increasing mitochondrial activity and oxidative stress, leading to greater protein synthesis and cell proliferation.
July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Applying valproic acid on the scalp increased hair growth in men with hair loss.
May 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” This study reported that a bioderived melanoidin/tannic acid nanocomplex forms a durable, antioxidant-active coating on hair fibers, providing enhanced UV protection and improving tensile resilience by suppressing oxidative stress and activating endogenous antioxidant pathways.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that the interaction between CXXC5 and Dishevelled is a potential target for promoting hair regrowth and hair follicle formation, offering a new approach to treat hair loss.
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April 2011 in “Science” This study found that in a population of hair follicles, regenerative cycling stages are regulated by both intrinsic and extrinsic signals, with WNT/BMP signaling mediating interactions among follicles for adaptability.
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms of androgens and androgen receptors in skin disorders, particularly androgenetic alopecia, and reports no new clinical results; it highlights potential areas for future treatment development.
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June 2020 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, researchers observed that follicular damage and stem cell loss in frontal fibrosing alopecia may be mediated by immune attacks at the bulge region, suggesting potential for JAK/STAT-targeting treatments to prevent progression.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review covers the structure, development, cycle, and molecular regulation of hair follicles but does not report new results, aiming to offer insights for addressing hair follicle-related diseases.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports that extracellular microvesicles isolated from stimulated dermal fibroblasts enhanced hair follicle growth ex vivo and identified norrin as a novel modulator in hair regeneration processes.
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July 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of leptin in skin biology and pathology, highlighting its potential in enhancing skin regeneration, hair cycle progression, and wound healing, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in physiology” This study reviewed competing endogenous RNA networks related to skin aging and wound healing, finding mechanisms like UVB-induced senescence and photoaging, as well as potential therapeutic targets for improving skin health and recovery.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” This study suggests that pulsed wave photobiomodulation could be a promising treatment for androgenetic alopecia by enhancing dermal papilla cell function through specific light parameters, particularly frequency.
July 2026 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” The researchers designed a Janus microneedle system for treating vitiligo, which targets the skin’s layers to regulate the immune response, promote melanocyte regeneration, and enhance pigment transfer, offering a new precise treatment approach for this condition.
May 2026 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” In this study, researchers developed and tested a novel peptide, AMHR2BP, which mimics the function of Anti-Müllerian hormone to protect ovarian follicles in mice, showing promise for preserving ovarian health during chemotherapy without causing toxicity.
June 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” In this study, a mouse model with a PIK3CA gain-of-function mutation in Schwann cells revealed unique communication with neighboring cells and a glycolytic shift in peripheral nerves, and early alpelisib treatment significantly improved symptoms, though efficacy declined with delayed administration due to limited drug penetration.
June 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” In this study, a silk fibroin hydrogel containing recombinant NT3 was found to promote scar-less wound healing in a mouse skin injury model by enhancing type III collagen expression and inducing hair follicle formation.
April 2025 in “Biomacromolecules” This study developed microneedles loaded with Platycladus orientalis leaf extract to treat androgenic alopecia, finding that they can effectively deliver active ingredients into the dermis, promote hair follicle growth by removing free radicals, and activate the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, Platycladus orientalis leaf extract loaded into hyaluronic acid microneedles was found to promote hair follicle growth by enhancing the environment for hair cell proliferation and activating repair pathways, suggesting potential as a treatment for androgenic alopecia.
This study found that stress-related hair loss may be driven by CRH-mediated mechanisms that inhibit autophagy and increase apoptosis in dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential therapeutic targets like PTEN activation or rapamycin to enhance autophagy.
In this study using mouse models, researchers found that stress-related hair loss may occur due to CRH-induced PTEN loss and inhibition of autophagy via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway in dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential treatments through PTEN activation or autophagy enhancement.
This study reports that Hair RiseTM microemulsion, made from plant extracts, significantly enhanced hair follicle cell growth and improved hair growth signaling pathways, suggesting it as a plant-based alternative for androgenetic alopecia treatment.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology” This literature review examined research on hair follicle biology and hair loss treatments, highlighting the potential of secretome-based therapies, which may enhance hair regeneration and address limitations of treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the combination of two compounds activated AMPK levels in skin cells, reducing oxidative damage and improving energy production, which may support faster recovery and repair in aging skin.