Higher TGF-β signaling may increase skin cancer risk in organ transplant recipients.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical treatments led to hair regrowth in a man with linear morphea.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has significant social and psychological effects, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
North American ginseng extract helped regrow hair in balding mice.
October 2012 in “Advanced Materials Research” Higher temperatures improve rabbit hair strength up to 50°C, but moisture weakens it.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The letter discusses a disagreement about the definition of the "frontal area" in hair restoration surgery and questions the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride and minoxidil on this area.
161 citations,
July 2003 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics rendering of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
113 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma may help with hair growth and skin quality but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
97 citations,
September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.
Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
77 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.
57 citations,
May 2014 in “Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution” The research found how GPCR Class A Rhodopsin receptors are related and suggested possible substances they interact with.
51 citations,
May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
47 citations,
September 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.
39 citations,
April 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve minoxidil skin permeation, but more research needed for effective hair growth.
37 citations,
January 2009 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair follicle stem cells can turn into various cell types and help repair nerves.
36 citations,
May 2017 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
36 citations,
March 2014 in “Biomaterials” A new skin-whitening agent using a peptide from wheat is safe and effective at reducing skin pigmentation.
35 citations,
September 2012 in “PloS one” Two distinct pathways direct proteins to vacuoles in Arabidopsis, affecting root hair growth and protein targeting.
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.
29 citations,
March 2012 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Some stem cells in the body rarely divide, which could help create better treatments for diseases and aging.
28 citations,
September 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New resveratrol-related compounds show promise for treating various health issues but need more research for clinical use.
27 citations,
August 2006 in “Laboratory Investigation” SCF and ET-1 together significantly increase skin pigmentation and melanin production.
24 citations,
November 2013 in “Trends in pharmacological sciences” Increasing ABC transporters in hair follicles may prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
24 citations,
September 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The report suggests a possible link between hair loss and hidden scalp tumors but states more evidence is needed to confirm this.
23 citations,
October 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ethosomal minoxidil improves hair growth by penetrating deeper into skin and shortening hair cycle.
22 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Ultrasound is a useful, non-invasive tool in dermatology for diagnosing skin conditions and guiding treatments, but it has some limitations.
20 citations,
January 2021 in “Plants” High energy boosts root hair growth in plants, while low energy stops it.
20 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Researchers created a fast, accurate computer program to measure hair loss in alopecia areata patients.