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January 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in diseases and healing, and more research on them could improve treatments.
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December 2012 in “Cell Stem Cell” TGF-β is crucial for controlling stem cell behavior and changes in its signaling can lead to diseases like cancer.
82 citations
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August 2017 in “Cell Reports” An imbalanced gut and lack of biotin can cause hair loss in mice.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng has beneficial components that help with stress, immunity, fatigue, memory, blood flow, and disease protection.
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November 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.
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June 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.
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September 2018 in “Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali” Researchers concluded that "spigo nardo" is the Himalayan plant Nardostachys jatamansi, used historically in medicine and cosmetics, now critically endangered.
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January 2007 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” A horse's sudden hair loss was caused by an allergic reaction to a coat conditioning powder.
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January 2023 in “Physiological Research” Conditioned media from mesenchymal stem cells show promise for tissue repair and disease treatment, but more research is needed on their safety and effectiveness.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injecting platelet-rich plasma under the skin significantly improves hair growth and quality without harmful effects.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in personalized therapy, health literacy, and patient care across various health conditions.
November 2024 in “RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218” Minoxidil is a safe and effective hair loss treatment, with pharmacists enhancing its benefits.
January 2011 in “Medicina interna de México” The document concludes that treating the underlying causes of telogen effluvium usually results in hair regrowth.
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February 2002 in “Clinics in Geriatric Medicine” Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Digital microscopy can help diagnose hirsutism by measuring hair growth.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hairline transplants improve forehead appearance and satisfaction in East Asian women.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fat-derived stem cells show promise for skin repair and reducing aging signs but need more research for consistent results.
119 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Platelet-rich plasma might help with hair growth and skin conditions, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness and safety.
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February 2017 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” The TGF-β family helps control how cells change and move, affecting skin, hair, and organ development.
59 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.
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June 2019 in “Nature Communications” Noncoding dsRNA boosts hair growth by activating TLR3 and increasing retinoic acid.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Scalp microneedling may improve hair density and thickness for various alopecia types.
24 citations
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November 2017 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” All types of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can treat hair loss, but homologous PRP works best due to its higher platelet count and growth factors from multiple donors.
23 citations
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November 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Platelet lysate is more effective than activated autologous platelet-rich plasma or saline in improving hair growth after hair restoration surgery.
19 citations
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August 2019 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma is beneficial in various plastic surgery applications, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
18 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment can potentially increase hair density and quality in people with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
16 citations
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April 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a fractional laser can stimulate hair growth, but the intensity and duration of inflammation are crucial. Too much can cause ulcers and scarring. Lower beam energy and fewer treatments are recommended to avoid damage.
15 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) could potentially help regrow hair in people with Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
13 citations
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September 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Microneedling may help hair loss, but needs more research.