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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color production in mice is closely linked to the hair growth phase and may also influence hair growth itself.
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June 1994 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair stops producing melanin as it transitions from the growth phase to the resting phase.
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mackerel-derived fermented fish oil helps hair grow by activating growth pathways and increasing cell proliferation.
13 citations
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March 2020 in “Genes” Disrupting the FGF5 gene in rabbits leads to longer hair by extending the hair growth phase.
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December 2022 in “BMC Genomics” The research improved understanding of yak hair growth to help use yak wool better.
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December 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Key genes and pathways control sheep hair growth phases.
TLR2 helps control hair growth and regeneration, and its reduction with age or obesity can impair hair growth.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” HNG helps hair grow by keeping hair in the growth phase longer.
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June 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” PDGF isoforms can promote and sustain hair growth.
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November 2022 in “BMB Reports” Wnt/β-catenin activators can help regrow hair lost due to diabetes.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Plantago asiatica L. extract can promote hair growth by enhancing the anagen phase.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-9/IL-9R signaling can negatively affect human hair growth and may be a target for treating hair loss conditions.
November 2025 in “PROGRESS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS” Taurine may help reduce hair loss by improving hair growth cycles.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Id2 gene helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive.
23 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Finasteride helps hair growth by decreasing cell death in hair follicles.
10 citations
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” FP-1 is a key protein in rat hair growth, active only during the growth phase.
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February 2022 in “Stem cell reports” Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) promotes hair growth, especially after skin injury.
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Algal oligosaccharides help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
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June 2000 in “PubMed” Osteopontin may help hair follicle growth during the catagen phase.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” FGF-7 helps hair grow by activating hair follicles and is a promising target for hair loss treatments.
August 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Exosomes from stem cells can help regrow hair better than minoxidil.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Electric stimulation at 448 kHz can promote hair growth by enhancing cell activity in hair follicles.
March 2018 in “Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University)” Chronic stress delays hair growth and affects hair stem cells negatively.
Garlic can help hair grow by activating certain growth pathways, and it works whether you eat it or apply it to your scalp.
81 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Fat tissue stem cells may help increase hair growth.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Activating ALDH2 can boost hair growth.
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November 2024 in “Phytomedicine” Isoquercitrin helps hair grow by activating certain cell processes.
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May 2022 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” Sodium pentaborate pentahydrate can increase hair growth and improve hair quality at certain doses.
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January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” Growth factor treatments are increasingly used in medicine but require more research to fully understand their mechanisms.
July 2025 in “ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science” Maslinic acid from olive extracts promotes hair growth like minoxidil.