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April 2019 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Human hair grows better in a special gel that mimics skin.
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July 2012 in “Stem Cells and Development” Low-dose UVB light improves hair growth effects of certain stem cells by increasing reactive oxygen species.
16 citations
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October 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Sildenafil, often used for erectile dysfunction, may help hair growth.
68 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of Biochemistry/The journal of biochemistry” New LPA receptors (LPA4, LPA5, LPA6) have diverse roles in the body.
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April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma shows potential for hair growth, but more research is needed to determine the best preparation method.
51 citations
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January 2003 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A gene network led by RSL4 is crucial for early root hair growth in response to cold in Arabidopsis thaliana.
209 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cilostazol helps hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and changing growth factor levels.
12 citations
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February 1998 in “Gene” The B2 genes are crucial for hair growth in rats.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lithocholic acid helps hair growth and regeneration in alopecia by activating vitamin D receptors.
51 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of dermatological science” Pitx2 helps outer root sheath cells differentiate but can't start hair growth on its own.
32 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and changes in them can affect conditions like hair loss and eczema.
207 citations
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March 2012 in “Development” Skin needs dermal β-catenin activity for hair growth and skin cell multiplication.
27 citations
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June 2023 in “Nature” Senescent melanocytes can boost hair growth by activating hair stem cells.
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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” Runx genes are important for stem cell regulation and their roles in aging and disease need more research.
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.
48 citations
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January 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Chemokine signaling is important for hair development.
86 citations
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October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” The Foxn1 gene mutation causes hairlessness and immune system issues, and understanding it could lead to hair growth disorder treatments.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma, basic fibroblast growth factor, and minoxidil together significantly increases hair count and growth rate in people with hair loss.
300 citations
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August 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” The conclusion is that certain cell interactions and signals are crucial for hair growth and regeneration.
April 2013 in “Developmental Cell” Brg1 is crucial for keeping hair follicle stem cells and repairing skin, working with the Sonic Hedgehog pathway to promote hair growth.
9 citations
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July 2020 in “Cell Proliferation” Epiregulin can help hair grow and may be useful for treating hair loss.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” CGF injections may safely and effectively promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman's hair turned gray and fell out after starting a cancer drug called imatinib mesylate.
11 citations
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August 2023 in “Burns” Nerve growth factor helps improve healing time and scar quality in burn wounds.
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February 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Adenosine may promote hair growth by increasing FGF-7 levels in dermal papilla cells.
Using Arabidopsis thaliana to produce KGF-2 is a promising, cost-effective method for hair growth and wound healing products.
7 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” FGF21 can help reduce skin inflammation caused by C. acnes.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” FGF12 is important for hair growth and could be targeted for hair loss treatment.