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September 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” μ-Crystallin may help hair growth by affecting thyroid hormone levels in mouse hair follicles.
21 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Hair growth and health are influenced by factors like age, environment, and nutrition, and are controlled by various molecular pathways. Red light can promote hair growth, and understanding these processes can help treat hair-related diseases.
17 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Hairless protein affects hair follicle structure by regulating the Dlx3 gene.
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May 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PP2Acα is essential for proper hair and skin development.
11 citations
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April 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” New treatments like plant extracts, nanocarriers, and 3D bioprinting show promise for hair loss, but more research is needed.
11 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Non-coding RNAs are important for hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.
11 citations
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The document concludes that using a person's own fat cells (SVF) can significantly increase hair thickness and density, suggesting it could be a promising treatment for hair loss.
11 citations
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May 2012 in “Genesis” Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.
10 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Scientists made structures that look like human hair follicles using stem cells, which could help grow hair without using actual human tissue.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different patterns on the scalp help diagnose types of hair loss without needing a biopsy.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Take care of your hair as much as your face for a youthful look.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Marine microbes could be used in cosmetics for sun protection, skin care, and possibly preventing hair loss.
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Exosomes show promise for improving wound healing, reducing aging signs, preventing hair loss, and lightening skin but require more research and better production methods.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Bone marrow stem cells and their medium help hair regrowth.
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January 2021 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Titanium nanoparticles may trigger frontal fibrosing alopecia, so avoid products with them.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “Acta Biomaterialia” PepACS offers a safer, eco-friendly way to perm, dye, and repair hair.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Medicines” Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “Animals” Researchers found a way to grow cashmere goat hair cells in a lab and discovered that certain conditions improve these cells' growth and characteristics.
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
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December 2022 in “BMC Plant Biology” The black orchid Brasiliorchis schunkeana produces chemicals that attract certain insects and have potential antimicrobial properties.
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November 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Male and female human hairs have different microscopic structures that can help in forensic analysis.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” A rare scalp infection in a 66-year-old woman was successfully treated, leading to full hair regrowth.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Overactive Stat3 in mouse skin causes hair loss and cell structure damage.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Sodium hyaluronate and eggshell membrane improve Ragdoll cats' skin and coat health.
Natural adsorbents in cosmetics can significantly reduce skin and hair pollution.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Small KP peptide improves hair without reducing agents, while larger proteins need them for better results.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” The bio-based complex effectively repairs and protects chemically damaged hair.
October 2025 in “Gene Expression” Exosome therapy could be a promising new way to treat hair loss.
August 2025 in “Applied Sciences” Peroxide-rich plasma-activated water is gentler on hair than nitrate-rich formulations.
July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Phenobarbital-loaded chitosan nanoparticles are promising for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy.