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March 2015 in “Regeneration” Mice can grow new hair follicles after skin wounds through a process not involving existing hair stem cells, but requiring more research to understand fully.
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April 2017 in “Genes & development” Scientists found cells in hair that are key for growth and color.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by triggering growth factor release from specific stem cells.
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil stimulates hair growth by increasing hair thickness and prolonging growth phase.
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July 2012 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Vitamin D3 can help improve hair growth by enhancing the function of specific skin cells and could be useful in hair regeneration treatments.
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February 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Loss of Fz6 disrupts hair follicle and associated structures' orientation.
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July 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Activating β-catenin in certain skin cells speeds up hair growth in mice.
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August 2010 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Nuclear Factor I-C is important for controlling hair growth by affecting the TGF-β1 pathway.
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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” Tissue stiffness affects hair follicle regeneration, and Twist1 is a key regulator.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” Brazilian propolis was found to speed up hair growth in mice by increasing the growth of skin cells that form hair.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
14 citations
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June 2001 in “Endocrinology” Prolactin affects when mice shed and grow hair.
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October 2017 in “Radiation Research” mTORC1 signaling needed for quick hair follicle recovery after radiation damage.
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October 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A new drug delivery system using oil body-bound oleosin-rhFGF-10 improves wound healing and hair growth in mice.
10 citations
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August 2012 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Increasing Wnt10b levels can help grow new hair follicles in mice.
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April 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” SGK3 is essential for proper hair growth and health.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” A protein called sFRP4 from skin cells stops the development of pigment-producing cells in hair.
8 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Current research explores hair growth drugs, while future research aims for personalized treatments.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “Applied sciences” Proteins like BSA and keratin can effectively style hair and protect it, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical products.
7 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Camouflaging agents like hair fibers and wigs significantly improve appearance and self-esteem for most hair loss patients.
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November 2014 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” The we/we wal/wal mice have defects in hair growth and skin layer formation, causing hair loss, useful for understanding alopecia.
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April 2021 in “Biomedicines” The engineered skin substitute helped grow skin with hair on mice.
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March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
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January 2021 in “ScienceAsia” Using an enzyme and keratin treatment can significantly repair and strengthen damaged hair.
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January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Stopping S100A3 activity slows down hair growth in mice.
1 citations
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December 2016 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Panax ginseng might help with hair growth and has fewer side effects than synthetic treatments.
February 2025 in “Theranostics” 3D bioprinting with special hydrogels can create artificial skin that heals wounds and regrows hair in mice.
September 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Scientists found a new, less invasive way to get stem cells from horse hair for veterinary medicine.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new staining method shows a special area in the hair's skin layer with lots of proteoglycans.