October 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mice treatments didn't grow hair, a patient treatment may affect immune response, and people with hair loss often feel anxious or depressed.
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July 2020 in “Science Advances” Dermal exosomes with miR-218-5p boost hair growth by controlling β-catenin signaling.
December 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Targeted therapy for skin cancer is complex due to the role of the hedgehog pathway in both cancer and hair growth.
759 citations
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February 2009 in “Current Biology” Hair follicles are complex, dynamic mini-organs that help us understand cell growth, death, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue regeneration and tumor biology.
December 2014 in “Research and Reviews: Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicological Studies” Cabbage extract in hair gel may promote hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A substance called DKK-1 increases in balding areas and causes hair cells to die when exposed to DHT.
100 citations
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November 1996 in “Molecular Medicine Today” Growth factors and cytokines are important for hair growth and could potentially treat hair loss, but more research is needed to overcome challenges before they can be used in treatments.
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment may stimulate hair growth by promoting blood vessel formation, increasing growth factors, and preventing cell death.
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March 2009 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Apigenin may help promote hair growth and could treat hair loss.
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November 2018 in “EMBO Reports” The Ovol2-Zeb1 circuit is crucial for skin healing and hair growth by guiding cell movement and growth.
25 citations
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March 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Sinapic acid may help hair growth by activating a specific cell pathway.
22 citations
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March 2012 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” DHT affects hair follicle cells by changing microRNA levels, leading to less cell growth and more cell death.
20 citations
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July 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Targeting EGFR may help reduce hair loss from chemotherapy.
15 citations
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September 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
12 citations
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” MSC-EVs and UCB-EVs improve skin wound healing and reduce scarring.
12 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
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January 2021 CD4+ skin cells may be precursors to basal cell carcinoma.
June 2026 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” The M5 method is best for isolating cells that help hair growth.
December 2022 in “Deleted Journal” Sheep wool keratin solution safely and effectively promotes hair growth.
October 2022 in “Southeast Asian journal of health professionals” Hair greying is seen as a sign of aging; temporary fixes like hair dye are used, but a balanced diet and hair care can help manage it.
May 2018 in “White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)” Alopecia areata may be treated by using EGCG to balance immune cells and reduce inflammation.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BMP signaling is important for skin color, affecting melanin production, pigment spread, and cell movement.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fgf20 is important for the development and regulation of the cells that form the base of hair follicles.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking a specific immune cell signal can trigger hair growth.
January 2016 in “Research Explorer (The University of Manchester)” Activating the Eda/Edar pathway improves wound healing by enhancing hair follicle growth.
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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April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” mTORC1 activity is important for hair growth and color, and targeting it could help treat hair loss and greying.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
133 citations
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September 2013 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Different types of stem cells and their environments are key to skin repair and maintenance.
63 citations
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May 2011 in “Clinical cancer research” The topical inhibitor CUR61414 was not effective in treating basal cell carcinoma in human trials.