September 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Scientists successfully created fully functional hair follicles using bioengineering methods and stem cells.
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July 2023 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Dissolving microneedles show promise for treating hair loss but need more research for practical use.
April 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” Keratin biomaterials from human hair help nerve regeneration by activating Schwann cells.
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June 2010 in “The FASEB journal” miR-31 regulates hair growth by controlling gene expression in hair follicles.
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October 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The drug was successfully released into hair follicles using nanocarriers.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Machine learning optimized microneedles promote hair regrowth better than minoxidil without safety risks.
Stiffness gradients in alginate gels can guide cancer cell invasion and study cellular behaviors.
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May 2020 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Developmental Biology” Bone growth is controlled by both internal and external signals, involving stem cells and tissue interactions.
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August 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Epithelial cell growth in rat hair follicles needs contact with mesenchymal cells through the extracellular matrix.
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The study found that hair follicles are above muscle connections in the scalp, which may help protect stem cell areas.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” 1 citations
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June 2014 in “[Thesis]. Manchester, UK: The University of Manchester; 2014.” Chemical modifications can alter hair's stability and flexibility, with hydrophobic interactions helping maintain structure in humid conditions.
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July 2011 in “Stem Cells and Development” Certain signals and genes play a key role in hair growth and regeneration, and understanding these could lead to new treatments for skin regeneration.
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June 2005 in “PubMed” A rare ear cyst contained hair fragments.
20 citations
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November 2012 in “Methods in molecular biology” Superhydrophobic surfaces can prevent fouling and enable self-cleaning in microfluidic devices.
January 2017 in “대한미용학회지” The cuticle layer in hair follicles thickens during keratinization due to incomplete cytosol loss.
Hair feels different when touched and rubs together in various ways.
34 citations
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December 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Rat vibrissa follicles are useful for studying hair growth cycles, especially the transition from pro-anagen to anagen.
Optical Coherence Tomography has potential in diagnosing hair loss and monitoring blood clotting, and could be improved for deeper tissue observation and better hair loss understanding.
October 2018 in “Deep Blue (University of Michigan)” Hair follicle development involves specific cells and genes, crucial for understanding severe skin diseases like harlequin ichthyosis.
26 citations
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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Researchers created early-stage hair-like structures from skin cells, showing how these cells can self-organize, but more is needed for complete hair growth.
3 citations
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March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Functionalized silicones improve hair appearance, combing, and manageability.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Electric stimulation at 448 kHz can promote hair growth by enhancing cell activity in hair follicles.
Moderate immune responses help hair growth, while excessive responses slow it down.
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March 2011 in “Proceedings : 格差センシティブな人間発達科学の創成=Science of human development for restructuring the "gap widening society"” A new imaging technique accurately measures hair follicle density and angles for better hair transplants.
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January 2012 in “Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology” Mice that can regenerate tissue have cells that pause in the cell cycle, which is important for healing, similar to axolotls.
January 2024 in “Research Square” The model helps understand alopecia areata and suggests treatment strategies.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” A new treatment using dissolvable microneedles with nickel-copper and minoxidil improves hair growth and health in androgenic alopecia.
March 2026 in “Biomolecules” MicroRNAs play a key role in controlling hair growth and quality in sheep and goats.