March 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Changes in scalp microbes may contribute to hair loss, suggesting new treatment options.
Natural compounds from Chinese herbs may safely promote hair growth and treat common hair loss.
January 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Sesamin may help treat hair loss by affecting specific cell pathways.
46 citations
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August 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Phosphatidic acid may help hair grow by affecting cell growth pathways.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark” Araliadiol protects skin cells from damage by boosting antioxidant defenses.
150 citations
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October 2010 in “The American Journal of Pathology” The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
3 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” A specific RNA molecule, circCOL1A1, affects the growth and quality of goat hair by interacting with miR-149-5p and influencing cell growth pathways.
65 citations
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February 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.
2 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” RANKL improves the immune response against herpes simplex virus by enhancing T cell activation and could help develop better treatments or vaccines.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PLAU and SerpinB2 affect cell death differently in various forms of leprosy and could be targets for new treatments.
78 citations
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June 2013 in “Science” Mice without the Sept4/ARTS gene heal wounds better due to more stem cells that don't die easily.
25 citations
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June 2021 in “Developmental Cell” Dying cells can help with faster healing and new hair growth by releasing a growth-promoting molecule.
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.
4 citations
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January 2001 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” Activated ras can protect kidney cells from a certain substance that causes cell death.
19 citations
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August 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bald areas have lower cell growth, more DNA damage, and increased cell death.
14 citations
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January 2006 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Procyanidin compounds from apples and barley promote hair growth and prevent hair cell death.
46 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Pineal Research” Melatonin improves cashmere goat hair growth and quality by increasing antioxidants and reducing cell death.
149 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by increasing cell production and survival.
69 citations
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February 2021 in “PLoS Computational Biology” Securinine and ajmaline may effectively treat liver cancer, with securinine being less toxic to normal cells.
12 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology” TGF-β inhibitors may help treat liver fibrosis by targeting various pathways.
12 citations
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Stem cells from umbilical cord blood may prevent hair loss caused by certain medications.
520 citations
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January 2017 in “AIMS biophysics” Photobiomodulation therapy using red and near-infrared light can reduce inflammation and aid in healing various conditions.
33 citations
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December 2023 in “Cell Death Discovery” Cepharanthine may help treat gastric cancer by causing cancer cell death and affecting energy use.
4 citations
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May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Cepharanthine can potentially treat gastric cancer by stopping tumor growth.
January 2023 in “Open Life Sciences” VEGFR-2 activation is likely involved in hair follicle growth, survival, and development.
58 citations
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March 2011 in “Pflügers Archiv für die gesamte Physiologie des Menschen und der Tiere/Pflügers Archiv” Hormones and signaling pathways control sebaceous gland function and could help treat acne.
110 citations
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September 2017 in “Molecules” Forsythiae Fructus has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, with differences between unripe and ripe forms important for clinical use.
October 2022 in “The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” Targeting the PGD2-DP2 pathway may help treat hair loss.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Quercetin boosts hair follicle stem cell growth and survival in cashmere goats.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Cedrol may be an effective treatment for colorectal cancer.