February 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Engineered exosomes with EGF and FGF improved hair growth in mice with hair loss.
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July 2020 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” A protein called ectodysplasin-A2 increases a hair growth inhibitor in balding cells, which could be a target for hair loss treatment.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” ROS may affect hair loss related to hormones.
August 2023 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Minoxidil may work for hair loss by reducing androgen sensitivity and altering hormone-related enzymes.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Engrailed-1 gene plays a key role in the development of sweat glands in mice.
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May 2022 in “World Journal of Biological Chemistry” Progesterone may help trans women with breast development and health, but more research is needed.
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December 2022 in “Plants” Guava leaf extract may help treat hair loss and protect cells by blocking certain genes and fighting damaging molecules.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
March 2026 in “Planta Medica” Serenoa repens extract may help hair growth in both men and women.
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August 2019 in “PubMed” A specific enzyme that activates the hair growth medication minoxidil when applied to the skin was identified.
The product made from plant extracts was tested for treating hair loss caused by genetics.
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July 2012 in “Genesis” The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
March 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Phloroglucinol may help improve hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing oxidative stress.
January 2026 in “Molecular Nutrition & Food Research” Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Damulin B help prevent skin aging from UVB by reducing oxidative stress and improving skin health.
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December 2013 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” Ginsenoside Rg3 may help hair growth by increasing a growth-related protein in hair cells.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” SOX18 helps sheep hair cells grow by activating a specific cell growth pathway.
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September 2021 in “New Phytologist” HB24 helps convert IBA to IAA, promoting root hair growth.
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August 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” Irisin can promote hair growth by activating a specific signaling pathway.
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Prostaglandins may contribute to male hair loss; targeting them could help treat it.
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June 1993 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” LY191704 is a compound that effectively blocks a specific enzyme involved in hormone conversion and could help treat enlarged prostate and hair loss.
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July 2003 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” EGF controls hair growth by regulating hair follicles' growth phases.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Genes and hormones cause hair loss, with four genes contributing equally.
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August 2020 in “Diabetes” Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.
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February 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” HGF activator helps convert HGF to its active form, promoting hair growth.
March 2024 in “Plant physiology” GLABRA 2 controls ethylene production to help root hair growth during nutrient deficiency.