27 citations
,
September 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Topical tofacitinib may grow hair better than minoxidil by increasing VEGF and reducing inflammation.
21 citations
,
July 2006 in “Veterinary dermatology” CD34 marks potential stem cells in dog hair follicles.
14 citations
,
March 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Hair follicle damage happens during hair transplants and can impact success; better surgical methods are needed.
14 citations
,
April 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Stressed fibroblasts greatly increase melanin production in hair, skin, and eye cells, mainly due to a growth factor called bFGF.
13 citations
,
January 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Mouse stem cells from hair follicles can improve wound healing and reduce scarring.
10 citations
,
September 2020 in “Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine” Researchers developed an algorithm for self-diagnosing scalp conditions with high accuracy using smart device-attached microscopes.
9 citations
,
August 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A gene called BMAL1 plays a role in controlling hair growth.
8 citations
,
January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” A protein called sFRP4 from skin cells stops the development of pigment-producing cells in hair.
6 citations
,
August 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Gambogic Amide helps maintain hair color and promotes hair growth.
2 citations
,
December 2019 in “Textile Research Journal” L-cysteine and ultrasound successfully improved rabbit hair fibers for industrial use.
1 citations
,
September 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Pigs are a good model for studying human hair growth and disorders.
November 2025 in “Nature Communications” Hair growth may involve a pulling force from the outer root sheath.
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Researchers found four key stages of cell development that are important for hair growth and shedding in cashmere goats.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
30 citations
,
June 2006 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Oral zinc sulphate reduces dark hair color in mice.
96 citations
,
October 2000 in “The FASEB Journal” The p75 neurotrophin receptor is important for hair follicle regression by controlling cell death.
August 2024 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” A new compound, HTPI, promotes hair growth by protecting cells from damage and regulating energy use.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Researchers found that certain RNA sequences play a role in yak hair growth and these sequences are somewhat similar to those in cashmere goats.
The research found that people's hair proteins vary, especially by ethnicity and body part, which could help identify individuals in forensic science.
The research found that people's hair proteins vary by individual and body part, with some differences between ethnic groups, which could help in forensics.
10 citations
,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
47 citations
,
August 2016 in “Fitoterapia” Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.
45 citations
,
June 2008 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” The method effectively identifies banned substances in hair loss and skin disease cosmetics.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in plant science” CCDC22 and CCDC93 are essential for root and root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
150 citations
,
February 2008 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
36 citations
,
June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
5 citations
,
June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Feathers are useful for researching growth, regeneration, and the effects of treatments like chemotherapy on hair loss.
43 citations
,
July 2013 in “Pharmacological reviews” New research on prostamide F2α has led to treatments for glaucoma and eyelash growth and may have more medical uses.
1 citations
,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” Dermoscopy is useful for identifying and tracking different types of hair loss without scarring.