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.
135 citations
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December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Stem cells in the hair follicle are regulated by their surrounding environment, which is important for hair growth.
41 citations
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July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
36 citations
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” A special stem cell fluid can speed up wound healing and hair growth in mice.
26 citations
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August 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” PBX1 helps hair stem cells grow and change by turning on certain cell signals and preventing cell death, which may be useful for hair regrowth treatments.
24 citations
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January 2019 in “Science China Life Sciences” Chitosan/LiCl composite scaffolds help heal deep skin wounds better.
23 citations
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January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Adding human blood vessel cells to hair follicle germs may improve hair growth and quality.
18 citations
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February 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Trichostatin A helps restore hair-growing ability in skin cells used for hair regeneration.
14 citations
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July 2021 in “Biomolecules” Centipeda minima extract helps hair grow by activating important growth signals and could be a promising hair loss treatment.
11 citations
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May 2022 in “Chinese medicine” Alpinetin helps grow hair by turning on hair stem cells and is safe for use.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Scientists successfully grew new hair follicles in regenerated mouse skin using mouse and human cells.
10 citations
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December 2011 in “Cell Transplantation” Researchers successfully grew human hair follicle cells that could potentially lead to new hair loss treatments.
9 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Increasing Wnt10b levels can help grow new hair follicles in mice.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” New hair transplant method allows for hair regrowth in the donor area and less scarring.
7 citations
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November 2022 in “Communications biology” Keratin injections can promote hair growth by affecting hair-forming cells and tissue development.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “PeerJ” A protein called sFRP4 can slow down hair regrowth.
5 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Colostrum-derived exosomes can promote hair growth and may be a promising treatment for hair loss.
4 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Bone marrow stem cells and their medium help hair regrowth.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Stem cells could improve hair growth and new treatments for baldness are being researched.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Genes & Diseases” Understanding T cells and signaling pathways can lead to better treatments for hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Science Advances” The skin's microbiome helps hair regrow by boosting certain cell signals and metabolism.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” DNA methylation is essential for skin and hair follicle development, and could be a target for treating skin diseases.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Hair follicle systems are being engineered to better mimic natural hair follicles for studying hair disorders and testing treatments.
December 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” The composite helps hair growth and scalp healing by reducing stress and inflammation.
December 2025 in “The American Journal of Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research” Ultrasonic and infrared treatments can improve hair strength and appearance with minimal damage.
August 2025 in “Regenerative Therapy” Exosomes from platelet-rich plasma can help regrow hair by reducing oxidative stress.
July 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Herbal remedies like ginseng and green tea may help regenerate hair follicles damaged by pesticides.
June 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” A silk fibroin hydrogel boosts wound healing and hair growth by increasing collagen and hair follicles.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cluster Science” Metal nanoparticles show promise for treating hair loss but need more research to ensure safety.
Exosome therapy could help hair growth but needs more research for safety and effectiveness.