April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Caffeine can protect scalp hair follicles from damage caused by UV radiation.
33 citations,
August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scarred skin in lichen planopilaris loses immune cells due to a decrease in a specific protein in skin cells.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human hair follicles have a unique way of using energy and might use the Cori cycle; blocking CCR5 could help treat hair loss.
759 citations,
February 2009 in “Current Biology” Hair follicles are complex, dynamic mini-organs that help us understand cell growth, death, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue regeneration and tumor biology.
115 citations,
September 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” Androgens have complex effects on hair growth, promoting it in some areas but causing hair loss in others, and our understanding of this is still evolving.
76 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dermal Papilla cells are a promising tool for evaluating hair growth treatments.
25 citations,
September 2018 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” Blocking Wnt/β-catenin signaling with EGF receptor is necessary for proper hair growth.
25 citations,
February 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking SCD1 in the skin with XEN103 shrinks sebaceous glands in mice.
21 citations,
March 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The guide explains how to study human skin fat cells and their tissue, aiming to improve research and medical treatments.
19 citations,
January 2015 in “Scientific Reports” GPR39 is linked to certain cells in the sebaceous gland and helps with skin healing.
18 citations,
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain proteins and their receptors are more active during the growth phase of human hair and could be targeted to treat hair disorders.
15 citations,
January 1995 in “Archives of dermatological research” OCT binds strongly to hair sheath cells and may affect skin and hair growth with fewer side effects than vitamin D3.
11 citations,
August 1997 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
7 citations,
December 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” A mix of tocopherol acetate and L-menthol helps grow hair better than using them separately or using minoxidil.
4 citations,
February 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low-Level Light Therapy is effective for skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and hair growth, with mild side effects.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The gene Foxn1 is important for hair growth, and understanding it may lead to new alopecia treatments.
36 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Genetically-altered adult stem cells can help in wound healing and are becoming crucial in regenerative medicine and drug design.
33 citations,
January 1997 in “Endocrinology” Testosterone can slow down hair growth when combined with certain cells from bald scalps, and this effect can be blocked by an androgen receptor blocker.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The 3D-SeboSkin model effectively simulates Hidradenitis suppurativa and is useful for future research.
113 citations,
June 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Wnt and Notch signaling help wound healing by promoting cell growth and regulating cell differentiation.
15 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
14 citations,
February 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cannabinoid receptor-1 signaling is essential for the survival and growth of human hair follicle stem cells.
135 citations,
December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Stem cells in the hair follicle are regulated by their surrounding environment, which is important for hair growth.
134 citations,
January 2011 in “Development” Adam10 enzyme is crucial for healthy skin and proper Notch signaling.
128 citations,
March 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.
83 citations,
May 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Skin development in mammals is controlled by key proteins and signals from underlying cells, involving stem cells for maintenance and repair.
15 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CBD can either reduce inflammation and not affect hair growth at low levels or inhibit hair growth at high levels.
7 citations,
January 2016 in “Laboratory Investigation” TR3 is mainly found in hair follicle stem cells and may be involved in hair loss.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Blocking 11β-HSD1 can lessen the harmful effects of glucocorticoids on hair growth cells.