April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Electrical epilation damages hair follicles and surrounding skin, likely preventing hair regrowth.
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December 2014 in “Cell Stem Cell” Intravital imaging helps us better understand stem cells in their natural environment and could improve knowledge of organ regeneration and cancer development.
6 citations
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March 2014 in “Herba Polonica” Plant extracts may help treat hormone-related hair loss.
5 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Chemotherapy caused a woman's permanent hair loss and early menopause.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian cancer with a good outlook was found in a woman with unusual hair growth and abdominal symptoms.
10 citations
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May 2012 in “Cell Adhesion & Migration” ILK and ELMO2 help cells move and stick together, important for wound healing and hair growth.
January 2026 in “Theoretical and Natural Science” Targeting Lgr5+ stem cells and Wnt signaling may effectively treat hair loss.
397 citations
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February 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
163 citations
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April 2019 in “Nature Communications” Mechanical stretching of the skin can promote hair growth by activating certain immune cells.
17 citations
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October 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.
4 citations
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Nano-Pulse Stimulation™ Therapy is more effective and less damaging than cryoablation for treating melanoma tumors in mice.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Curēus” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) speeds up skin wound healing and has potential in medical and cosmetic uses.
Caffeine can potentially treat common hair loss by counteracting hair follicle shrinkage caused by hormones.
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.
349 citations
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January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
174 citations
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April 2005 in “The American journal of pathology (Print)” Capsaicin, found in chili peppers, can slow down hair growth by affecting skin cells and hair follicles.
105 citations
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May 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Activating TRPV3 stops human hair growth.
105 citations
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September 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Recombinant cytokine therapy can cause skin reactions ranging from mild to severe.
90 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thyroid-stimulating hormone affects hair follicles but doesn't change hair growth or color.
86 citations
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August 2000 in “Pigment cell research” Melanocyte activity in hair follicles is linked to the hair growth cycle, being active in growth phases and inactive in rest phases.
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March 2012 in “Development” Drosha and Dicer are essential for hair follicle health and preventing DNA damage in skin cells.
80 citations
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April 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” PDRN helps repair tissue and improve wound healing with a high safety profile.
77 citations
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January 1980 in “Carcinogenesis” TPA is about 50 times more effective at promoting tumors than MZ.
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.
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.
61 citations
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July 2011 in “PLOS ONE” Spermidine may help reduce hair loss and deserves further testing as a treatment.
59 citations
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September 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Both mouse and rat models are effective for testing alopecia areata treatments.
52 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” PEA boosts allopregnanolone production and reduces oxidative stress in brain cells.
43 citations
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September 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” LED light therapy may help hair growth by activating certain cell pathways.
30 citations
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October 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and might help treat skin diseases, but more research is needed to understand their effects fully.