January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This research observed that Salvianolic acid B (Sal B) significantly promoted hair regeneration in vivo and in vitro, outperforming minoxidil in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, by activating Wnt/β-catenin and mTORC2/Akt pathways and upregulating MMPs and MAPKs.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights various treatments for androgenetic alopecia that target its underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, reporting enhanced hair growth, especially when combining drugs, which shows improved outcomes over individual drug use alone.
August 2024 in “Cell Death and Disease” This study found that toll-like receptor 9 plays a previously unrecognized role in sensing skin injury and influencing tissue repair and regeneration in adult mice by modulating γδT cell migration.
January 2024 in “Medicina” This review examines the pathogenesis of androgen excess and dyslipidemia in PCOS and the potential role of statins as a treatment but provides no new clinical results.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that lower hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels were significantly associated with male pattern hair loss in patients diagnosed with non-cicatricial alopecia.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” LRIG1 protein affects hair growth by regulating skin receptors, leading to hair loss when overexpressed.
March 2008 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” This guide provides an overview of the complex roles and mechanisms of various receptors and channels in pharmacology but does not report new experimental results.
August 2025 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review details phenol's dermatological uses and underscores its potent skin rejuvenation effects but emphasizes the need for caution due to risks of serious complications, including cardiac arrhythmias and organ failure, particularly with improper use or large-area applications.
April 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” In this study, researchers demonstrated that self-assembled gold nanoclusters with aptamers effectively deliver anti-NFκB aptamer drugs to inhibit hair follicle regeneration while being non-toxic to normal cells, offering a targeted treatment for hypertrichosis.
May 2025 in “Antioxidants” This review highlights how natural products with antioxidant properties can modulate the Wnt signaling pathway, potentially influencing various pathological conditions such as cancer, stroke, and regenerative medicine. It also addresses controversies in the compounds' mechanisms across different models and suggests research directions for future studies.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” This study found that activation of cannabinoid 1 receptors in human scalp hair follicles may limit excessive mast cell activation and maturation, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for managing MC-dependent skin diseases.
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January 2020 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” This study suggests that vitamin D and its receptor may protect against the development of epidermal tumors following UV radiation by regulating specific cellular signaling pathways.
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April 2022 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the potential of Lansium domesticum as a herbal medicine, summarizing its traditional uses, nutritional value, bioactivities, and related nanoparticles and pharmaceutical formulations, but reports no new experimental results.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” This review discusses the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Perilla frutescens, detailing its bioactive compounds and their potential health benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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December 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study demonstrates that T-cell responses in extensive alopecia areata scalp may be aberrantly regulated, with reduced cytokine production but activated phenotype, providing insight into the disease's immune mechanisms.
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November 2016 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” In this study, researchers found that a mixture of Saccharina japonica and Undaria pinnatifida (L-U mixture) promoted hair growth in mice comparably to 3% minoxidil. The L-U mixture stimulated hair growth-promoting genes and suppressed hair loss-related genes, suggesting its potential for hair loss treatments.
7 citations
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October 2018 in “South African journal of botany” This study found that the plant Clausena anisata exhibited promising antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities against acne-causing bacteria and inflammation, suggesting its potential as a candidate for further anti-acne treatment research.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reviewed the potential of Lupeol, a natural triterpenoid, in promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation related to alopecia, revealing promising molecular pathways and favorable pharmacokinetics while suggesting further research to validate these findings.
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January 2008 in “Cell” NFATc1 controls hair stem cell activity, affecting hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatments.
260 citations
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January 2020 in “Nature” Stress can cause hair to turn gray by depleting stem cells.
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January 2013 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” This publication provides a standardized nomenclature for classifying microscopic lesions in laboratory rat and mouse skin, aiming to harmonize international toxicological research.
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July 2020 in “EMBO journal” In this study, researchers found that SIRT7 activates quiescent hair follicle stem cells to promote hair growth in mice by triggering the telogen-to-anagen cycle transition, with potential implications for age-related hair loss.
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September 2012 in “Cell Reports” In this study, knockout of B-raf and C-raf genes in mice showed they are not needed for early melanocyte development, but are crucial for maintaining melanocyte stem cells, as evidenced by hair graying due to stem cell depletion.
21 citations
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Neurology” This review explores how adaptive changes in cerebellar and vestibular subsystems may contribute to balance control, noting cellular mechanisms involved, but presents no new clinical findings.
18 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This review summarizes recent research on the molecular properties and functions of L-PGDS and PGD2, but reports no new findings, highlighting their pathophysiological roles and guiding future studies.
14 citations
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February 2024 in “Biomolecules” This review explores the role of transient receptor potential vanilloid channels in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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March 2024 in “Viruses” This study found that γδ T cells in the skin contribute to wound healing after vaccinia virus infection by promoting cytokine and growth factor induction, without affecting virus replication control.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” The researchers reviewed cepharanthine, a long-used bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid, for its antiviral properties, including significant inhibition of SARS-CoV-2. They discussed cepharanthine's other pharmacological actions, highlighted plasma membrane fluidity as a key antiviral mechanism, and examined its safety, bioavailability, and potential for new clinical applications.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that targeting adenosine receptors could be an effective strategy for reducing inflammation in inflammatory skin disorders, with promising results observed in animal models.
May 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This narrative review reports that well-selected plant extracts and their active compounds may improve hair health by promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss, potentially aiding in developing targeted therapies for alopecia.