February 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” This letter reports the first known Japanese case of autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis with compound heterozygous mutations in the LIPH gene.
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October 2018 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal dermatologìï, venerologìï, kosmetologìï” In this study, the researchers reported that women with diffuse telogen alopecia who took Wolvit® (biotin 5 mg) daily for 3 months showed a significant decrease in hair in the telogen phase and an increase in hair thickness and growth speed.
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February 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that the expressions of CDK inhibitors p21waf1/cip1 and p27kip1 were higher during the anagen phase compared to telogen, suggesting a role in follicular epithelial cell differentiation.
May 2022 in “Journal of Immunology” In this study, a TGF-β mimic molecule from Heligmosomoides polygyrus was observed to enhance wound healing in mice, with improved tissue regeneration and specific immune cell recruitment without increased scarring.
April 2026 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” In this study, a nanofiber system made from α-lactalbumin and soy protein isolate via a waterborne electrospinning process significantly improved wound healing in a rat model of third-degree burns, enhancing outcomes such as re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis compared to controls.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research outlines an innovative bioregeneration chamber aimed at significantly extending human lifespan and enhancing health maintenance by treating the body as a thermodynamic system, potentially enabling an average lifespan of 130 to 150 years in an advanced therapeutic setting.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that cold atmospheric plasma can accelerate wound healing processes and reduce bacterial growth, including drug-resistant strains, suggesting its potential as a novel treatment for chronic wounds.
April 2016 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study found that Wnt10b induces hair follicle regeneration in mice, likely by activating the canonical Wnt signaling pathway in stem cells and their daughter cells.
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June 2017 in “The FEBS journal” This study found that CRISPR/Cas9-induced loss-of-function mutations in the FGF5 gene significantly increased wool length and yield in genetically modified Chinese Merino sheep compared to wild-type controls.
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May 1990 in “The EMBO Journal” Mice with extra sheep genes had hair that fell out and regrew in cycles.
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This study found that Wnt ligands secreted by the hair follicle epithelium are crucial for hair follicle regeneration in adults and could inform treatments for hair disorders like alopecia.
November 2025 in “Interdisciplinary materials” This study reports that a silk-based suture with integrated silver nanoparticles and curcumin shows potential for enhanced wound healing and infection prevention, offering multifunctionality and real-time wound monitoring capabilities.
March 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, a flexible adhesive self-powered wound dressing promoted skin regeneration and reduced inflammation in vivo using sound wave driving, without requiring skin bending or external devices.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a wheat polar lipid complex supplement significantly reduced hair loss and improved hair growth and volume in women experiencing acute hair shedding, including postmenopausal women.
This review discusses advances in understanding tickling sensations and proposes that knismesis hypersensitivity in autism spectrum disorder may be due to impaired sensory integration.
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February 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study presents the first reported case of woolly hair nevus appearing during adolescence, with significant improvement observed 5 years later and structural changes in the hair documented.
January 2006 in “Zhongguo linchuang jiepouxue zazhi” This study found that applying a low intensive pulse magnetic field significantly accelerated wound healing in rats by promoting the proliferation and differentiation of skin epidermal stem cells.
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January 2023 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that probiotic-functionalized silk fibroin/alginate scaffolds, loaded with Lactobacillus casei, promoted scarless wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in infected wounds in rats.
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December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatology” This letter reports on the impact wigs may have on the perceived quality of life in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2023 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” This review examines the Wnt signaling pathway's role in regeneration across key model species, but it reports no new findings and highlights the need for more research to understand the underlying molecular mechanisms.
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June 2023 in “The FASEB journal” This study found that in mice, LSD1 interacting with HSP90 accelerates skin wound healing by enhancing HFSC glycolytic metabolism, proliferation, and differentiation via the c-MYC/LDHA axis.
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This case study reports on an 11-year-old boy with woolly hair nevus, featuring twisted hair shafts and an abnormal hair cuticle, alongside epidermal nevi on his face and back.
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June 2020 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This study found that a novel ECM patch combining human fibroblast-derived matrix and PVA hydrogel, seeded with human mesenchymal stem cells, significantly improved wound healing and tissue regeneration in a mouse model.
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June 2021 in “Developmental Cell” In this study, researchers found that deleting Caspase-9 in hair follicle stem cells delayed apoptosis, leading to accelerated wound repair and new hair follicle regeneration by maintaining apoptotic cells as signaling centers.
September 2026 in “World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reports the successful formulation of a stable herbal hair serum with Catharanthus roseus extract and other ingredients, noting it has a suitable pH, consistency, and stability, suggesting potential effectiveness as a natural alternative for hair care pending further clinical trials.
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January 2023 in “Ceramics International” In this study, the Cu-doped bioglass composite dressings showed promising results for wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in vitro, with enhanced fibroblast proliferation and vascular growth.
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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers developed a new 3D skin equivalent assay using mouse epidermal and dermal cells that successfully regenerated organized hair follicles, outperforming a 2D model in hair follicle orientation and quantity, and enhanced hair growth when Wnt3a was added.
July 2025 in “Communications Biology” In this study, researchers used synchrotron X-ray imaging to examine rat vibrissa follicles, finding that despite variations in vibrissa length and follicle size, certain sensory structures remain consistent, suggesting specialized roles in sensory processing depending on the vibrissa type.
June 2026 in “ChemistryOpen” In this study, researchers employed a modified coaxial electrospinning technique to create core-sheath nanofibers, which improved the transdermal delivery of finasteride compared to traditional monolithic nanofibers, showing enhanced penetration rates throughout the testing period.