This study found that topical application of Cornus officinalis fermented with Lactobacillus rhamnosus increased hair regrowth in mice more than the positive control (minoxidil) did.
11 citations
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October 2021 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” In this study, WGBP-A2 polysaccharides from Ginkgo biloba leaves promoted hair growth and altered inflammation markers in alopecia areata mice, suggesting potential therapeutic effects through modulation of inflammation pathways.
This study found that Fructus Ligustri Lucidi water extract significantly increased proliferation in human hair dermal papilla cells, potentially promoting hair growth by activating ERK and Akt pathways.
July 2023 in “Indian Journal of Animal Health” This study found that fibroblast growth factor 5 may enhance Cashmere goat hair growth by altering the expression of specific genes related to keratin and keratin-associated proteins.
8 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study investigated the effects of the 60% alcohol extract from Alnus sibirica and its active compound, oregonin, on hair health, observing anti-oxidative and anti-apoptotic benefits in human hair dermal papilla cells exposed to oxidative stress, suggesting potential as natural materials for hair loss prevention.
2 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Veterinary Behavior” 28 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of cellular physiology” This study found that miR-124 may facilitate the differentiation of hair follicle stem cells into neuronal cells by targeting Sox9 and Ptbp1.
November 2025 in “Naukovij vìsnik veterinarnoï medicini” This study found that applying aqueous bay leaf extract to skin graft wounds in rabbits reduced inflammation and improved tissue regeneration, leading to enhanced healing compared to untreated controls, particularly in terms of collagen organization, fibrosis, and inflammation modulation over a 21-day period.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “Animal Bioscience” This study concluded that using a can containing beans as environmental enrichment for Rex rabbits improved their growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality, and hair follicle development compared to other enrichment materials or no enrichment.
12 citations
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March 2012 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study observed that some patients with homozygous c.736T>A mutation in LIPH may have mild hypotrichosis with long hairs in adulthood.
April 2025 in “Antioxidants” In this study, the researchers found that the water-soluble fraction of Rhus semialata gall extract and its component Penta-O-Galloyl-β-D-Glucose promoted hair growth in human dermal papilla cells, and clinical trials supported these findings, showing improved hair density and appearance compared to placebo.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, Flii overexpression in mice enhanced fingertip regeneration and nail formation after both distal and proximal amputations, suggesting a role in digit and hair follicle regeneration possibly involving Wnt signaling.
179 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This review summarizes the roles of WRKY transcription factors in plant growth and their responses to various environmental stresses, but reports no new experimental findings.
June 2024 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” This study found that taxifolin glycosides isolated from Rhododendron mucronulatum showed promise for developing treatments for male pattern hair loss by inhibiting DHT production and enhancing hair growth-promoting factors.
40 citations
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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.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report presents a patient with woolly hair and associated symptoms, including keratosis pilaris, nail dystrophy, increased interdental spaces, and recurrent bullous impetigo, observing a combination not previously reported.
June 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified expression patterns of long non-coding RNAs during the hair follicle cycle in yak, revealing potential functions and sequence conservation with cashmere goats.
October 2023 in “Al-Kauniyah” In this study of gibbons at the Tegal Alur Animal Rescue Center, researchers found that while the feeding schedule met natural requirements, the gibbons' body weights were lower compared to their counterparts in the wild, and some exhibited hair loss and depigmentation.
July 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This promotional text advises against certain hair restoration methods near Coral Springs but provides no new clinical research findings.
6 citations
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April 1971 in “Journal of Wildlife Diseases” This study observed that captive flying squirrels with partial alopecia experienced complete hair regrowth after their diet was changed from sunflower seeds and peanuts to mouse chow over 11 months.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers found that circulating exosomes isolated from the plasma of Xinji fine-wool and small-tailed Han sheep influenced hair growth characteristics in mice, altering follicle and hair shaft diameters, and affecting hair follicle development and melanin synthesis.
February 2026 in “Biomaterials” BOOST is a promising, easy-to-use treatment for diabetic foot ulcers that improves healing by reducing inflammation and promoting blood vessel growth.
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June 2012 in “PloS one” This study identified a novel SCF mRNA splice variant in white merino sheep skin, which may play a role in hair follicle melanogenesis.
22 citations
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July 2016 in “PLoS ONE” This study identified specific microRNAs and genes associated with the differing wave patterns in Hu sheep hair follicles, which may help understand the molecular mechanisms behind wool quality.
7 citations
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August 2020 in “Animal biotechnology” This study found that lncRNA-599547 positively regulates the expression of the Wnt10b gene by interacting with miR-15b-5p, enhancing the inductive property of dermal papilla cells in cashmere goats.
5 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that Hedgehog signaling in reticular and papillary fibroblast lineages plays different roles in wound repair and de novo hair follicle formation.
3 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study found that the circular RNA circCOL1A1 influences the formation of superior-quality brush hair in white goats by regulating hair follicle stem cell behavior and interacting with the miR-149-5p/CMTM3/AR axis.
This study found that FGF5 alternative spliceosomes inhibit dermal papilla cell proliferation and regulate hair follicle growth-related gene expression, impacting hair follicle development in rabbits.
10 citations
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May 2016 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that differences in the expression of genes related to lipid metabolism may play a major role in determining wool fiber diameter in sheep.
7 citations
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December 2015 in “PloS one” In this study, cryopreserved mouse whisker hair follicles were shown to maintain their hair growth potential and functional recovery, with DMSO being more effective than glycerol for cryopreservation.