October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Rosa rugosa extract promotes hair growth and could be a natural treatment for hair loss.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat-treated Limosilactobacillus fermentum with menthol, salicylic acid, and panthenol promotes hair growth and balances scalp microbiome in people with androgenetic alopecia.
April 2024 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Quitting smoking stopped unusual hair growth in the airway.
August 2020 in “CRC Press eBooks” Abnormal growth factors can cause hair and skin issues.
October 2018 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Certain growth factors affect hair loss in women and could be targeted for treatment.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” Collagen XVII is crucial for skin cell growth and nail health.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.
The Wnt signaling pathway is essential for skin repair and healing.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mimicking growth factors in a topical solution can prolong hair growth phase and reduce hair loss without side effects.
IGF-I and EGF together boost sheep hair follicle growth.
Nano-liposome-bound EGF can delay hair growth in rats.
February 2001 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Epidermal growth factor (EGF) boosts the growth of hair follicle cells.
January 2000 in “Acta Academiae Medicine Militaris Tertiae” Epidermal growth factor boosts growth of hair follicle cells.
August 1994 in “Journal of dermatological science” Different substances affect hair and skin cell growth in various ways.
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February 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Lack of Vitamin D receptor changes skin structure and increases certain immune cells in the skin.
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January 1988 in “PubMed” Epidermal cell extracts improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
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February 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Growth hormone may protect skin from radiation damage.
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January 2013 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Melatonin may help whisker growth in mice.
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September 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging reduces stem cell activation, leading to hair loss in mice lacking a specific enzyme.
September 2022 in “PubMed” Collagen type XVII α1 decreases with age, leading to skin aging, but targeting microRNA-203b-3p may help maintain its levels and improve skin health.
January 2021 in “Figshare” Metformin helps regenerate hair follicles in lab conditions.
March 2019 in “The International Journal of Advanced Smart Convergence” Radish saponin extract may help grow hair in balding mice.
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing the MSX-2 gene in mice causes skin and hair growth issues.
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April 1997 in “Oncogene” Overexpressing IGF-1 in mice leads to skin abnormalities and tumors.
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October 2011 in “Development” Activating a protein called β-catenin in adult skin can make it behave like young skin, potentially helping with skin aging and hair loss.
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July 2001 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” TGFβ1 expression in skin causes hair loss and skin thickening, but these effects are reversible.
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June 2013 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” The gelatin/β-TCP scaffold with nanoparticles improves wound healing and skin regeneration.
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April 2018 in “EMBO journal” The protein SLC1A3 is important for activating skin stem cells and is necessary for normal hair and skin growth in mice.
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February 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Two specific hair keratin genes are active during hair growth and decline as hair transitions to rest.
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December 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Keratin 17 is modified by RSK1 in response to growth and stress, affecting skin growth and stress response.