July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Fermented grapeseed oil effectively repairs and protects chemically damaged hair.
22 citations
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August 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” EGFR hyperactivation increases sebaceous gland size and sebum production in mice.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Deleted Journal” Orthosiphon stamineus extract can significantly boost hair growth and cell proliferation in hair loss patients.
13 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth genes in skin cells.
11 citations
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April 2017 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.
14 citations
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January 1980 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Both treatments reduced androgen levels and hair growth in women with hirsutism.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of PPARγ are found in varying amounts in human skin and its parts, which could affect how skin treatments work.
15 citations
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May 2009 in “Steroids” Certain compounds reduced hamster flank organ size by inhibiting 5α-reductase, like finasteride, without affecting androgen receptors.
179 citations
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May 1982 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” High levels of 3 alpha-diol glucuronide in the blood are a marker of increased androgen action in women with excessive hair growth of unknown cause.
46 citations
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November 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Men with isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism have partial steroid deficiencies, while those with panhypopituitarism have severe deficiencies.
Researchers created a new mouse model, G4, that mimics human PCOS symptoms and links the condition to a specific gene.
31 citations
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October 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis pathway is crucial for hair follicle development in cashmere goats.
6 citations
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March 2003 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” Scientists made new substances that can block an enzyme linked to prostate issues and hair loss, with potential for creating a new treatment.
10 citations
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February 2017 in “European journal of neuroscience/EJN. European journal of neuroscience” The availability of certain hormones and specific stimulation patterns affect long-term synaptic changes in the male rat brain.
16 citations
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May 2015 in “Tissue Engineering Part C-methods” A two-step method was created in 2015 to make more cells that help with hair growth, but they need to be combined with other cells for 4 days to actually form new hair.
19 citations
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April 2017 in “Synapse” Blocking allopregnanolone production in mice makes them more anxious after stress, but this can be reversed with a drug that mimics allopregnanolone.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ethosomal gels improve drug delivery through the skin, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ethosomal gels improve drug delivery through the skin, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
May 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Certain metabolites can either protect against or increase the risk of hair loss.
21 citations
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February 2005 in “Epilepsy & Behavior” Reducing 3α,5α-THP in the hippocampus increases seizures in female rats.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” PPAR-γ may be a key target for treating alopecia areata and other skin conditions.
August 1994 in “Journal of dermatological science” Mouse hair cells respond to male hormones by growing less, and this can be stopped by certain blockers.
September 2024 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” Cedrol nanoemulsions effectively treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing DHT levels safely.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” KGF-1 135 is a stable and effective alternative for treating oral mucositis.
1 citations
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December 2006 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Green algae can break down finasteride, reducing environmental harm.
January 2011 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” New molecules can prevent cell death in hair follicles.
January 2004 in “Banca y finanzas: Revista profesional de gestión financiera” Androgens increase pigmentation in certain hamster skin areas, but estrogens can reverse this effect.
10 citations
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July 2011 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” 6 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The compound improved hair growth and reduced hair loss.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” BST2 is highly expressed in certain immune cells in alopecia areata, suggesting a role in the disease.