2 citations
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September 2023 in “PLoS biology” Newly divided skin cells quickly move to join skin structures due to tissue tension and specific signals.
150 citations
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April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.
5 citations
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Coffea arabica shows promise for skin care due to its beneficial compounds.
4 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Compounds from certain trees used by First Nations people show potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
70 citations
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May 2023 in “Molecules” Ginkgo biloba has health benefits but also contains toxic compounds, driving interest in its use in medicine and food.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Most emerging dermatological treatments lack strong evidence and require more research.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” Activating the GDNF-GFRα1-RET signaling pathway could potentially promote skin and limb regeneration in humans and could be used to treat hair loss and promote wound healing.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Caffeine may benefit skin and hair health but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in dermatology.
October 2023 in “Apollo medicine” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, producing hormones that affect various body functions and skin health, and understanding this can lead to new treatments.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “Biomedicines” Autophagy helps keep skin healthy and may improve treatments for skin diseases.
April 2020 in “Arquivo Brasileiro De Medicina Veterinaria E Zootecnia” A horse in Brazil had seasonal hair loss possibly linked to light exposure and melatonin levels.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.
January 2014 in “American Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences” Minoxidil, originally a blood pressure medication, is effective in treating hair loss in men and women, with different strengths recommended for each.
12 citations
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November 2014 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Genetically modifying a bacteria and changing its growth conditions significantly increased the production of a chemical called dipicolinic acid.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Combining minoxidil with phototherapy improves vitiligo treatment better than phototherapy alone.
April 2005 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Shampoos have evolved to address individual hair and scalp needs, and treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride help with hair loss.
38 citations
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March 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Bimatoprost is promising for treating some types of hair loss but needs more testing for androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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February 2020 in “Regenerative Medicine” Significant progress and collaborations in stem cell research and regenerative medicine were made, including advancements in hair growth, cancer therapies, and treatments for neurological disorders.
Polygonum multiflorum may help treat hair loss but can be toxic to the liver.
6 citations
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May 2023 in “Drugs” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in adults with severe alopecia better than a placebo and is approved for treatment, but long-term effects are still unknown.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Taohong Siwu Decoction may help treat hair loss by targeting multiple genes and pathways.
474 citations
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January 2012 in “Chemistry & biology” Proteasome inhibitors are promising treatments for various cancers, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Plant-based pigments in shampoo offer vibrant colors and scalp benefits, meeting quality standards and providing a natural alternative to synthetic dyes.
October 1982 in “American Journal of Nursing” Wound healing is a complex process involving different cells and stages, leading to scar tissue formation and strength increase over time.
67 citations
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November 2019 in “Nature Communications” Oncogenic melanocyte stem cells can develop into melanoma similar to human cases.
30 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Hedychium spicatum has medicinal properties but needs more research for scientific validation and use.
September 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.
13 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Researchers created a lab model to study human hair growth, showing it can grow and self-regulate outside the body.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-level laser therapy increased hair growth compared to no treatment.
22 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair growth and health are influenced by stress and hormones.