7 citations,
August 2018 in “Stem cell research” Hair samples can be used to create stem cells easily and non-invasively.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Both fat-derived stem cells and platelet-rich plasma are effective and safe for hair loss, but stem cells give better results with more side effects.
199 citations,
April 2010 in “Nature” A gene called APCDD1, which controls hair growth, is found to be faulty in a type of hair loss called hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.
55 citations,
November 2018 in “American journal of human genetics” Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
46 citations,
September 2014 in “Tissue engineering. Part A” Researchers created hair-inducing human cell clusters using a 3D culture method.
35 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The review concluded that keeping the hair-growing ability of human dermal papilla cells is key for hair development and growth.
29 citations,
November 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
28 citations,
June 2017 in “Molecular ecology” Researchers found genes that control hair color and growth change before the visible coat color changes in snowshoe hares.
17 citations,
December 2004 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender” Male pattern baldness involves hormone-related hair thinning, shorter hair, and inflammation.
8 citations,
September 2021 in “EMBO Molecular Medicine” A new small peptide may help hair growth by activating a specific receptor and should be tested in humans.
7 citations,
January 2001 in “Comprehensive series in photosciences” UV radiation significantly damages hair, especially with humidity, making it more vulnerable to further damage.
5 citations,
April 2002 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Hair loss can be an early sign of HIV infection.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” MSM supplementation in kittens improves hair quality and growth rate without harming their health.
1 citations,
September 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman's hair loss was treated successfully with iron supplements for her iron deficiency.
Certain genes may influence hair loss differently in men and women.
30 citations,
October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion suggests a possible link between iron levels and hair health in women, recommending further research on iron supplementation for hair loss.
21 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alfredo Rebora suggested a new, easier way to classify hair loss in Telogen Effluvium, adding a type possibly related to autoimmune diseases.
16 citations,
August 1967 in “JAMA” Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
10 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology” Different silkworm varieties have varying nutrient levels in their powders, which may promote hair growth.
9 citations,
March 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Some drugs used to treat immune conditions may cause different types of hair loss.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Meibomian glands are highly specialized and differ significantly from other sebaceous glands in structure and function.
5 citations,
June 2019 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” Six African American women experienced hair loss after switching to a new HIV medication.
30 citations,
April 1990 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Tretinoin cream boosts minoxidil absorption, possibly improving hair loss treatment.
9 citations,
May 2005 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Oral zinc and topical steroids can effectively treat chronic scalp pustules and hair loss in elderly patients.
August 2002 in “Analytical Sciences” The document concludes that a compound with potential for treating prostate cancer and hair loss was successfully made and its detailed structure was confirmed.
June 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” The Hedgehog Signaling Pathway is important for skin and hair development and skin cancer treatment, but more research is needed to understand it fully.
16 citations,
August 2015 in “Protein Expression and Purification” Scientists successfully made a human growth factor in a plant, which could help with hair growth and bone development.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Nature communications” Activating TLR5 in the gut can extend lifespan and improve health in aged mice.
May 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The symposium showed that stem cells are key for understanding and treating skin diseases and for developing new skin models and therapies.