31 citations
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September 2013 in “Stem Cells” Smad1 and Smad5 are essential for hair follicle development and stem cell sleepiness.
2 citations
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July 2010 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Delaying hair loss treatment reduces its effectiveness.
28 citations
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November 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GMG-43AC may help reduce unwanted hair growth and treat certain hair loss conditions.
1 citations
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July 1999 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The article discusses how to fix bad results from hair restoration surgery, with different doctors suggesting methods like adding more grafts, moving transplanted hair, or using smaller grafts.
12 citations
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October 2021 in “Cells” Targeting a protein that blocks hair growth with microRNAs could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.
14 citations
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October 2018 in “PloS one” Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Retinoic acid affects male and female muscle energy use and function differently.
February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fibrosis in the bulge area of hair follicles can cause hair thinning in male pattern baldness, and drugs that inhibit fibrosis might help reverse this.
February 2026 in “Toxicology Letters” MK-0773 is a moderate inhibitor of the SRD5A2 enzyme.
9 citations
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Scalp reduction surgery can effectively treat male pattern baldness when tailored to the patient and performed with care to minimize complications.
August 2022 in “Nutrients” Nutritional supplements may help improve hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
27 citations
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September 2013 in “The FASEB Journal” Losing Memo protein shortens lifespan and affects health.
34 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.
Retinoids can help treat skin pigmentation disorders by affecting melanin production.
3 citations
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January 2002 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Excessive minoxidil use can damage hair structure.
2 citations
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January 2010 April 2026 in “The Plant Journal” MYB83 limits root hair growth and helps plants tolerate nutrient deficiencies.
42 citations
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August 2012 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Finasteride reduces certain behaviors caused by D1-like receptor agonists but not by D2-like receptor agonists in mice.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” MicroRNA-181a slows sheep hair growth by targeting GNAI2 and affecting a key growth pathway.
2 citations
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November 2008 in “Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research” Impure benzeneseleninic anhydride samples cause lower finasteride intermediate yields.
4 citations
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July 2023 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Dissolving microneedles show promise for treating hair loss but need more research for practical use.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplant surgeries can be improved by preserving follicles in a special solution, and surgeries done at outpatient facilities are more profitable than those at hospitals.
Acitretin improved monilethrix symptoms temporarily, but they returned after stopping treatment.
6 citations
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March 2016 in “Multiple sclerosis and related disorders” Dimethyl-fumarate may cause temporary hair loss.
January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Balding doesn't reduce the number of hair follicles, it just makes them smaller.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Disrupting the Tsc2 gene in certain cells leads to thicker skin, larger hair, and changes in hair growth signaling, which can be partly reversed with specific treatment.
3 citations
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February 2002 Low phosphorus increases root hair growth in plants, partly independent of ethylene.
33 citations
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
CRISPR gene editing reduces harmful molecules in cells from Emery–Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy patients.
10 citations
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December 1997 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair restoration surgery has improved with better techniques for natural looks and managing patient expectations, but it remains labor-intensive and requires careful consideration of potential complications.