April 2024 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” N-acetylcysteine may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
Aesthetic rehabilitation techniques can improve life quality and wellbeing for disabled patients.
Genetic analysis of rabbits identified key genes for traits like coat color, body size, and fertility.
March 2024 in “Biomedicines” Mesenchymal stem cells show promise for effective skin repair and regeneration.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to various skin conditions and could be a target for treatments.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” Nanotechnology could improve hair regrowth but faces challenges like complexity and safety concerns.
TLR2 helps control hair growth and regeneration, and its reduction with age or obesity can impair hair growth.
August 2023 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” 3D bioprinting is advancing in plastic and reconstructive surgery, especially for creating tissues and improving surgical planning, but faces challenges like vascularization and material development.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Biopolymers are increasingly used in cosmetics for their non-toxicity and skin benefits, with future biotech advancements likely to expand their applications.
January 2023 in “Burns & Trauma” The study concluded that the new wound model can be used to evaluate skin regeneration and nerve growth.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” The hair growth serum Trichosera® was effective in increasing hair regrowth and density and reducing hair fall without significant side effects.
October 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Hair loss due to scarring can be treated by reducing inflammation, removing scar tissue, and transplanting hair. The Follicular Unit Extraction technique is effective but requires skill and time. Future focus should be on scar-less healing methods.
June 2022 in “Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology” The enzyme sEH is important for hair growth and its inhibition could help treat hair loss.
August 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) can speed up healing in chronic wounds, improve hair density, and act as a natural filler for skin rejuvenation, but its use in hair loss treatment needs more evaluation.
April 2020 in “BMC endocrine disorders” A woman with childhood growth hormone deficiency had multiple hormone deficiencies and developed serious lung and kidney problems later in life.
April 2020 in “Arquivo Brasileiro De Medicina Veterinaria E Zootecnia” A horse in Brazil had seasonal hair loss possibly linked to light exposure and melatonin levels.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
60 citations,
June 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Apoptosis is crucial for healthy skin and treating skin diseases.
May 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Skin problems in the elderly are unique and may indicate other diseases, involving changes in skin, hair, nails, and increased cancer risk.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Tet1/2/3 enzymes affect hair follicle cell development by influencing BMP signaling.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mouse skin glands need healthy nerves to grow properly during hair growth phases.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicles repair 3D injuries using a 2D healing process.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking mTORC1 activity could increase hair pigmentation and potentially reverse greying.
January 2006 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Hair graying is caused by the loss of pigment cells due to poor maintenance of stem cells in the hair follicle.
January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” Vitamin D3 and its receptor are important for hair growth, and understanding receptors could help treat hair graying and skin cancer.
216 citations,
October 1997 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Using the eye pressure medication latanoprost can cause excessive hair growth and darker eyelashes on the treated eye.
75 citations,
January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” Hair grays due to oxidative stress and fewer functioning melanocytes.
16 citations,
November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Hair color is determined by different melanins and changes with age.
56 citations,
November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.