June 2026 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This review describes various T-cell-mediated alopecias characterized by distinct lymphocytic patterns and explores their pathophysiology. It highlights the role of CD8+ and regulatory T cells, the JAK/STAT pathway, and stem cell niches, contributing to understanding and potentially addressing these hair loss conditions.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study found that injection of adipose-derived adult stem cells improved hair density, thickness, and reduced inflammation in women with female pattern hair loss over 24 weeks.
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Stem cell treatment improved hair density in female hair loss patient.
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January 2009 in “The International journal of developmental biology” This study found that intra-follicular Wnt signaling and dermal BMP signaling oscillate differently during hair cycling in mice, affecting hair wave propagation and phases of hair growth.
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September 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Repigmentation in vitiligo may come from melanocyte stem cells in the skin.