research Skin-specific regulation of SREBP processing and lipid biosynthesis by glycerol kinase 5 18 citations , June 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.
research Tissue engineering of human hair follicles using a biomimetic developmental approach 184 citations , December 2018 in “Nature Communications” Researchers created human hair follicles using a new method that could help treat hair loss.
research AP-2α/AP-2β transcription factors are key regulators of epidermal homeostasis December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” AP-2α and AP-2β proteins are essential for healthy adult skin and hair.
research Topical L‐thyroxine: The Cinderella among hormones waiting to dance on the floor of dermatological therapy? 9 citations , July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.
research Cholesterol homeostasis: Links to hair follicle biology and hair disorders 25 citations , July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.