April 2026 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles are key to understanding and potentially preventing hair graying.
242 citations
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February 2016 in “Science” Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
30 citations
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July 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Polyamines are important for hair growth, but more research is needed to understand their functions and treatment potential.
421 citations
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April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
369 citations
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June 2013 in “Biochimie” Myo-inositol supplements may improve insulin sensitivity and help with conditions like PCOS and gestational diabetes, but more research is needed.
330 citations
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December 2009 in “Cell stem cell” SKPs are similar to adult skin stem cells and could help in skin repair and hair growth.
256 citations
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October 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Growing human skin cells in a 3D environment can stimulate new hair growth.
254 citations
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January 2012 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Stem cell offspring help control their parent stem cells, affecting tissue health, healing, and cancer.
238 citations
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March 2013 in “Development” Fat cells help recruit healing cells and build skin structure during wound healing.
205 citations
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April 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists have found a way to create hair follicles from skin cells of newborn mice, which can grow and cycle naturally when injected into adult mouse skin.
156 citations
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December 2012 in “Cell Stem Cell” TGF-β is crucial for controlling stem cell behavior and changes in its signaling can lead to diseases like cancer.
138 citations
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June 2019 in “Stem Cells and Development” Periodontal ligament stem cells show promise for regrowing tissues but require more research for safe, effective use.
130 citations
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November 2017 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The conclusion is that Treg-targeted therapies have potential, but more knowledge of Treg biology is needed for effective treatments, including for cancer.
115 citations
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November 2004 in “Brain Behavior and Immunity” Stress increases nerve fibers and immune cell activity in mouse skin, possibly worsening skin conditions.
108 citations
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August 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Microneedling is promising for treating various skin issues but needs more research to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
92 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of Lipid Research” Skin fat helps with body temperature control and has other active roles in health.
80 citations
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January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.
75 citations
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October 2016 in “Genes & Development” Cells in hair follicles help create fat cells in the skin by releasing a protein called Sonic Hedgehog.
68 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion is that Fgf18 and Tgf-ß signaling could be targeted for hair loss treatments.
65 citations
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November 2012 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” Hair follicle stem cells are a promising source for tissue repair and treating skin or hair diseases.
61 citations
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June 2018 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Light can turn on hair growth cells through a nerve path starting in the eyes.
57 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Lef1 helps stem cells become hair cells by interacting with specific signaling pathways.
48 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Valproic acid may help hair grow and could be a safe treatment for hair loss.
48 citations
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May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
46 citations
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January 2020 in “Theranostics” Injecting a special gel with human protein particles can help hair grow.
46 citations
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May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP injections effectively treat hair loss, with positive results in both monthly and every three months treatments.
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.
45 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A systematic approach is crucial for managing hair loss in women.
43 citations
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December 2008 in “Molecular biology of the cell” Disrupting Smad4 in mouse skin causes early hair follicle stem cell activity that leads to their eventual depletion.
42 citations
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March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.