September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle cells change their DNA packaging during growth cycles and when grown in the lab.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blue light helps hair growth by affecting specific proteins in hair follicle cells.
February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Best hair transplant results happen when tissues are least damaged.
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February 2010 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low level laser therapy may help regenerate hair cells in the ear after damage from gentamicin.
30 citations
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February 2022 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Stem cell treatments may improve burn wound healing.
32 citations
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January 2005 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Fetal wounds heal without scarring because of different biological factors, which could help improve adult wound healing.
30 citations
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May 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Late pregnancy helps repair brain damage in rats due to the GABAergic system.
30 citations
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November 2018 in “EMBO Reports” The Ovol2-Zeb1 circuit is crucial for skin healing and hair growth by guiding cell movement and growth.
24 citations
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Diffuse alopecia areata involves more inflammation and higher allergy-related antibodies than patchy types.
24 citations
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February 2006 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Cultured dermal papilla cells can regenerate hair follicles and sustain hair growth.
20 citations
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June 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using stem cells from fat tissue can significantly improve wound healing in dogs.
15 citations
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May 2003 in “The Laryngoscope” FGF-1 causes spiral ganglion neurites to branch more.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride 1mg linked to diverse symptoms; other treatments improve erectile function in rats.
Type II spiral ganglion neurites avoid high concentrations of laminin and fibronectin.
January 2006 in “Carl von Ossiezky University of Oldenburg” Unpigmented keratinocytes absorb substances faster, while melanocytes bind more strongly to melanin.
January 2018 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” EpiLife® media and younger donor age improve artificial skin model quality.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma is safe and can potentially help treat scarring hair loss.
Ovol2 is crucial for hair growth and skin healing by controlling cell movement and growth.
164 citations
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April 2008 in “Cochrane library” Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.
163 citations
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low iron levels may be linked to some types of hair loss in women.
72 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency common in women, not always linked to hair loss; more research needed.
72 citations
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January 2001 in “Drugs” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
57 citations
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February 1983 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
36 citations
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August 2021 in “Nature Cell Biology” Organoids can help study COVID-19 and develop treatments, but face challenges like instability and limited renewal.
35 citations
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June 2017 in “Pharmaceutical research” Researchers developed a model that shows hair follicles increase skin absorption of caffeine by 20%.
34 citations
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January 2008 in “International Review of Neurobiology” Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.
33 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.
26 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with rapidly progressive alopecia areata often have a better outlook and shorter disease duration, with regrown fine hairs and no past alopecia being positive signs.
21 citations
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November 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
20 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” UV-B light increases inflammation-related substances in acne-related skin cells.