122 citations
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July 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Hair follicles produce and respond to melatonin, affecting hair growth and sensitivity to estrogen.
107 citations
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September 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found that hair shedding happens mostly when new hair is growing and involves a unique process.
105 citations
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May 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Activating TRPV3 stops human hair growth.
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June 2008 in “Human mutation” A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
97 citations
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March 2002 in “Molecular and cellular biology” Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.
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May 2011 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Hair follicles greatly increase caffeine absorption through the skin shortly after it's applied.
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June 2008 in “Biomaterials” EVAL membranes help create cell structures that can regrow hair follicles.
76 citations
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January 2019 in “Nanoscale” Created material boosts hair growth and kills bacteria for wound healing.
72 citations
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October 2009 in “The FASEB journal” TRH stimulates human hair growth and extends the hair growth phase.
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January 2019 in “International journal of biological sciences” Exosomes from dermal papilla cells help hair growth by making hair follicle stem cells multiply and change.
66 citations
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April 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair weight and count in men with hair loss.
64 citations
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August 2007 in “Artificial Organs” PHBV nanofiber matrices help wounds heal faster when used with hair follicle cells.
63 citations
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January 1992 in “Experimental Neurology” Chickens exposed to loud noise can quickly regain hearing mostly due to repair of the tectorial membrane, not just hair cell regeneration.
62 citations
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November 2009 in “Aging Cell” Hedgehog signaling helps keep hair follicle stem cells the same in both young and old human skin.
60 citations
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February 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Liposomes can safely and effectively deliver substances to mouse hair follicles, potentially useful for human hair treatments.
58 citations
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February 2016 in “Scientific reports” Blocking BACE1 and BACE2 enzymes causes hair color loss in mice.
58 citations
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June 1987 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” EGF and FGF boost hair cell growth, hydrocortisone slows it, and minoxidil doesn't affect it.
57 citations
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for starting hair growth after birth.
53 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.
51 citations
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May 2011 in “Phytotherapy Research” Ginseng, especially red ginseng, may help regrow hair and block a hair loss-related enzyme.
48 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Hair analysis can reveal metabolic changes and potential pregnancy complications.
48 citations
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May 2015 in “NPJ microgravity” A 3-month stay in space causes skin thinning, disrupts hair growth, and changes muscle-related genes in mice.
47 citations
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January 2017 in “RSC Advances” Keratin peptides can change hair shape gently without harsh chemicals.
47 citations
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September 2015 in “Cell Cycle” Different skin stem cells help heal wounds, with hair follicle cells becoming more important over time.
47 citations
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July 2014 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Scientists created a gel with nanoparticles to deliver medicine to hair follicles effectively.
45 citations
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October 2014 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Modified rat stem cells on a special scaffold improved blood vessel formation and wound healing in skin substitutes.
45 citations
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September 2012 in “Life Sciences” Aconiti Ciliare Tuber extract may help hair grow by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
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December 2006 in “Biopolymers” Permanent waving weakens hair by altering its protein structure.
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August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp problems in children but needs more research for certain conditions.
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September 2010 in “Journal of dermatological science” Bone marrow and umbilical cord stem cells can help grow new hair.