November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Hair aging is caused by stress, hormones, inflammation, and DNA damage affecting hair growth and color.
January 2012 in “Current Therapy In Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Endoscopic forehead and brow lifting safely and consistently improves aged eyebrows, but may have complications.
408 citations
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January 2017 in “Science” Some wound-healing cells can turn into fat cells around new hair growth in mice.
403 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
163 citations
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April 2019 in “Nature Communications” Mechanical stretching of the skin can promote hair growth by activating certain immune cells.
152 citations
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December 2007 in “Gender Medicine” Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
119 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Platelet-rich plasma might help with hair growth and skin conditions, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness and safety.
75 citations
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August 2018 in “Biochemical pharmacology” Targeting the skin's endocannabinoid system could help treat skin disorders.
75 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging mice have slower hair regeneration due to changes in signal balance, but the environment, not stem cell loss, controls this, suggesting treatments could focus on environmental factors.
46 citations
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January 2020 in “Theranostics” Injecting a special gel with human protein particles can help hair grow.
39 citations
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March 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP therapy increases hair density for androgenetic alopecia.
39 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Stem cell therapy may help treat tough hair loss cases.
29 citations
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December 2019 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Fully regenerating human hair follicles not yet achieved.
28 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that while lab results for hair growth promotion are promising, human trials are needed and better testing methods should be developed.
27 citations
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June 2023 in “Nature” Senescent melanocytes can boost hair growth by activating hair stem cells.
27 citations
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March 2019 in “PLoS ONE” Thyroxine (T4) may help heal skin wounds by promoting new skin and blood vessel growth.
27 citations
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December 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
24 citations
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June 2018 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.
22 citations
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October 2011 in “Bone” Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.
19 citations
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February 2018 in “Nutrients” Certain zinc transporters are essential for healthy skin and managing zinc in the body could help treat skin problems.
15 citations
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May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Balding men have higher heart disease risk.
14 citations
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Physiology-endocrinology and Metabolism” Removing myelin protein zero-like 3 in mice leads to better metabolism and resistance to obesity.
13 citations
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February 2023 in “Aging” A substance from hair follicle stem cells helps heal skin wounds in diabetic mice by promoting cell growth and preventing cell death.
13 citations
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December 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation” Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.
12 citations
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October 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Necrostatin-1s can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Fundamental & clinical pharmacology” Cyclosporine A helps hair grow by blocking a process that would otherwise cause hair cells to die.
8 citations
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March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Specialized techniques are needed for hair restoration in individuals with curly Afrocentric hair due to unique challenges.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT helps treat hair loss by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating growth factors.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” A new anti-baldness patch effectively treats hair loss by blocking enzymes linked to the condition.