October 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Key proteins and pathways regulate wool fiber diameter in Alpine Merino sheep.
73 citations,
April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The scalp's microorganisms significantly affect hair health and disease.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
November 2024 in “Journal of Functional Foods” AP collagen peptides improve hair elasticity and gloss.
365 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” People with atopic dermatitis have different skin bacteria, and targeting these bacteria might help treat the condition.
37 citations,
August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Staphylococcus epidermidis A/C strains are more antibiotic-resistant and infection-adapted, while B strains thrive in hair follicles.
2 citations,
December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Finasteride-loaded proniosomes effectively promote hair growth in mice.
4 citations,
March 2022 in “BioEssays” Hydra can help understand human hair follicle microbiomes and develop new skin disease therapies.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “PLOS ONE” The study concluded that people with Lichen Planopilaris have a more diverse scalp bacteria and different metabolic pathways compared to healthy individuals.
35 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” sPLA2-X is crucial for normal hair growth and follicle health.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document says that early treatment of Acne Vulgaris is important to prevent scarring and that adult onset acne is common in women, often due to hormonal imbalances.
37 citations,
January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Isotretinoin effectively reduces acne but causes dry skin, higher skin pH, more redness, and hair loss.
1 citations,
July 2005 in “Drugs and the pharmaceutical sciences” Targeting drugs to hair follicles can treat skin conditions, but reaching deep follicle areas is hard and needs more research.
April 2022 in “Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology” PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Caffeine can protect scalp hair follicles from damage caused by UV radiation.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HIF-1A may aid hair growth, Backhousia citriodora improves skin, autologous cells stabilize hair loss, infrared thermography assesses alopecia, and a new treatment preserves hair.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thermal imaging is a useful non-invasive method to diagnose active inflammation in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The new scalp treatment preserves hair color, reduces hair loss, and maintains hair strength.
January 1997 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair and nails are skin parts that develop early and serve protective and functional roles.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Injections of special skin cells showed potential in treating hair loss, with some participants experiencing increased hair density.
211 citations,
February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
118 citations,
May 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” The hydrogel with a 1:3 ratio of hydroxyethyl cellulose to hyaluronic acid is effective for delivering drugs through the skin to treat acne.
73 citations,
March 2010 in “Food and Chemical Toxicology” Zizyphus jujuba essential oil can promote hair growth.
72 citations,
December 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Niosomes are promising for skin drug delivery, offering benefits like improved drug penetration and stability.
70 citations,
February 2019 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Short-chain fatty acids from *Cutibacterium acnes* cause skin inflammation, contributing to acne.
68 citations,
May 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
68 citations,
March 2002 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Nonionic liposomes are the best for delivering genes to skin cells.
35 citations,
June 2017 in “Pharmaceutical research” Researchers developed a model that shows hair follicles increase skin absorption of caffeine by 20%.
34 citations,
July 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
32 citations,
November 2004 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Different tea tree oil mixtures absorb into hair follicles at varying levels, with microemulsion being the most effective.