January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PRP may help with hair loss and improve hair quality with few side effects, but more research is needed.
42 citations
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October 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Tissue Science & Engineering” Collagen membranes improve melanocyte growth for treating skin depigmentation.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A protein called EGFR protects hair follicle stem cells, and when it's disrupted, hair follicles can be damaged, but blocking certain pathways can restore hair growth.
170 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt ligands are crucial for hair growth and repair.
38 citations
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Aging in hair follicle stem cells leads to hair graying, thinning, and loss.
3 citations
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June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
300 citations
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August 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” The conclusion is that certain cell interactions and signals are crucial for hair growth and regeneration.
130 citations
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.
45 citations
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November 2017 in “Biomaterials” Researchers found a new way to create hair-growing structures in the lab that can grow hair when put into mice.
76 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dermal Papilla cells are a promising tool for evaluating hair growth treatments.
55 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma, taken from a person's own blood, can help rejuvenate skin, stimulate hair growth, and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
29 citations
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December 2019 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Fully regenerating human hair follicles not yet achieved.
27 citations
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September 2018 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” Further research is needed to improve hair regeneration using stem cells and nanomaterials.
21 citations
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
12 citations
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May 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Platelet-Rich Plasma and stem cell therapy can increase hair count and density, but the best method for preparation and treatment still needs to be determined.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” Transplanting growing hair follicles into scars can help regenerate and improve scar tissue.
5 citations
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November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery is a good cosmetic solution for people with little or no pubic hair, especially to boost their self-esteem.
5 citations
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November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Pubic hair transplant surgery is an effective and permanent treatment for pubic hair loss.
37 citations
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May 2016 in “Deutsches Arzteblatt International” Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.
30 citations
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March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.
29 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” The experiment showed that human skin grown in the lab started to form early hair structures when special cell clusters were added.
8 citations
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May 2021 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Hair growth environment recreated with challenges; stem cells make successful skin organoids.
6 citations
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June 2017 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Transplanting hair follicles into chronic ulcers helps them heal better.
4 citations
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August 2020 in “Applied Materials Today” Hydrogel microcapsules help create cells that boost hair growth.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Nanotechnology therapies can help improve quality of life for those with hair loss.
December 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Injecting platelet-rich plasma into the scalp stimulates hair growth, increases hair density, and treats hair loss effectively with minimal side effects.
56 citations
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November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.
35 citations
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April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Skin and hair can help us understand organ regeneration, especially how certain stem cells might be used to form new organs.