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November 2016 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.
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December 2016 in “The EMBO Journal” Gata6 is important for protecting hair growth cells from DNA damage and keeping normal hair growth.
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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.
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September 2007 in “The American journal of pathology” Chemotherapy damages hair follicles, causing hair loss and other cellular changes.
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September 2020 in “Bioactive Materials” A special dressing called FEA-PCEI can speed up wound healing, reduce scars, and help grow new hair follicles, but only at the right dosage.
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August 2019 in “Nature Communications” Chemotherapy causes permanent hair follicle damage by triggering stem cell loss.
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November 2015 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Infrared light can trigger drug release from gold nanoparticle carriers in hair follicles.
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October 2017 in “Radiation Research” mTORC1 signaling needed for quick hair follicle recovery after radiation damage.
Intermittent fasting slows hair growth by damaging hair follicle cells.
Different stem cells are key for hair growth and health, and understanding their regulation could help treat hair loss.
January 2012 in “Else Kröner-Fresenius Symposia” Maintaining DNA integrity in stem cells is crucial to prevent aging and cancer.
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March 2014 in “Experimental and Molecular Pathology” Sulfur mustard damages hair follicles and sebaceous glands in mice.
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October 2020 in “Scientific reports” Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Paclitaxel chemotherapy causes premature aging and damage to hair follicles, potentially leading to permanent hair loss.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Low-intensity ultrasound may protect hair follicles from damage caused by a common chemotherapy drug.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ALRN-6924 can protect hair follicles from chemotherapy damage by temporarily stopping cell division.
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October 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating Nrf2 protects human hair follicles from oxidative stress and helps prevent hair growth inhibition.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Stress in hair follicle stem cells causes inflammation in a chronic skin condition through a specific immune response pathway.
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June 2015 in “Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology” The new lab-grown skin model is good for testing sunscreen's protection against DNA damage from UV light.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Some plants with flavonoids may help treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
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September 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Activating PPAR-γ signalling can protect hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by chemotherapy.
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June 2020 in “European Radiology Experimental” 15-Gy x-ray irradiation temporarily alters rat calvaria skin without causing significant inflammation or fibrosis.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Hair loss is caused by the breakdown of a protein called COL17A1 in hair follicle stem cells.
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February 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Intense pulsed light treatment effectively reduces underarm hair by making hair follicles smaller and extending their resting phase.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ALRN-6924 may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” PEDF reduces oxidative damage and supports stem cells.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BrdU speeds up hair follicle aging and reduces hair quality.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Taxane chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss by damaging hair follicles and altering their DNA.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicles repair 3D injuries using a 2D healing process.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Loss of COL17A1 causes hair follicle stem cells to age and leads to hair loss.