June 2023 in “Dermatopathology” A woman had a unique skin growth with hair follicle, oil glands, fat cells, spindle cells, and nerve fibers.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The document concludes that using stem cells to regenerate hair follicles could be a promising treatment for hair loss, but there are still challenges to overcome before it can be used clinically.
May 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” New method efficiently isolates hair growth cells from newborn mouse skin.
January 2023 in “Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira” A KRT71 mutation in Hereford cattle in Uruguay causes thin, curly hair and scaly skin.
June 2022 in “Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology” The enzyme sEH is important for hair growth and its inhibition could help treat hair loss.
December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The gene Foxn1 is important for hair growth, and understanding it may lead to new alopecia treatments.
Proretinal nanoparticles are a safe and effective way to deliver retinal to the skin.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Stem cells show promise for hair loss treatment, but no effective product for hair regeneration has been developed yet.
April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Eyelashes are important for looks and eye protection, and more people are treating sparse eyelashes; more research is needed to understand eyelash biology and improve treatments.
Somatostatin helps hair follicles suppress immune responses, which might aid in treating certain hair loss conditions.
January 2012 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Keratin 15 affects cell behavior and characteristics in skin cells.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
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October 2015 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Stem cells are crucial for skin repair and new treatments for chronic wounds.
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January 2013 in “The Lancet Oncology” Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.
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June 2012 in “Genes & Development” Sonic hedgehog signaling is crucial for hair growth and maintaining hair follicle identity.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” Foxp3 is crucial for regulatory T cell function, and targeting these cells may help treat immune disorders.
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September 2011 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
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November 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Using nanostructured lipid carriers to deliver spironolactone could improve treatment for hair loss.
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September 2017 in “Developmental biology” The circadian clock influences the behavior and regeneration of stem cells in the body.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
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April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The scalp's microorganisms significantly affect hair health and disease.
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July 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.
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March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
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April 1992 in “Development” Both cell and non-cell parts are important for rat whisker follicle regrowth.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Stress can cause early aging in certain skin cells, leading to problems with hair growth.
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August 2019 in “Regenerative Medicine” Human placenta hydrogel helps restore cells needed for hair growth.
30 citations
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The conclusion is that future hair loss treatments should target the root causes of hair thinning, not just promote hair growth.
27 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Costunolide helps human hair cells grow and can stimulate hair growth in mice.