November 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences & Technology” Skin surface chemistry and OCT can improve skin disease diagnosis.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Ageratum conyzoides L. extract may effectively and safely treat hair loss.
November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Dermal EZH2 controls skin cell growth and differentiation in mice.
February 2010 in “ePrints Soton (University of Southampton)” Male sexual differentiation is regulated independently, while female differentiation occurs in an androgenic environment, affecting conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
102 citations
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February 2008 in “The FASEB Journal” One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
48 citations
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July 1996 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” Human enzymes can detoxify harmful substances but might also increase their cancer risk.
23 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Finasteride helps hair growth by decreasing cell death in hair follicles.
21 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Finasteride affects hair growth by changing caspase and XIAP levels, potentially treating hair diseases.
16 citations
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October 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Houttuynia cordata extract may help hair grow by improving cell survival and increasing cell growth.
15 citations
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May 2020 in “BMC complementary medicine and therapies” Polygonum multiflorum extract helps hair grow longer and fights the effects of hormones that cause hair loss.
March 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Ferulic acid may help hair grow by activating certain receptors in cells.
64 citations
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December 2012 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Human hair follicle cells can be turned into stem cells similar to embryonic stem cells.
19 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng may protect against hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The plant combination effectively repairs skin and delays aging.
205 citations
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April 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists have found a way to create hair follicles from skin cells of newborn mice, which can grow and cycle naturally when injected into adult mouse skin.
116 citations
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August 2010 in “Nature” Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.
108 citations
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November 2006 in “Phytomedicine” Green tea component EGCG could potentially promote human hair growth.
65 citations
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August 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicles can make and process prostaglandins, which may affect hair growth.
60 citations
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August 2008 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.
46 citations
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September 2014 in “Tissue engineering. Part A” Researchers created hair-inducing human cell clusters using a 3D culture method.
43 citations
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September 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” LED light therapy may help hair growth by activating certain cell pathways.
43 citations
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December 2013 in “Stem Cells” Stretching skin increases a certain protein that attracts stem cells, helping skin regeneration.
43 citations
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February 2013 in “Developmental dynamics” Foxi3 expression in developing teeth and hair is controlled by the ectodysplasin pathway.
37 citations
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Isotretinoin effectively reduces acne but causes dry skin, higher skin pH, more redness, and hair loss.
36 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine” Human hair keratin helps repair nerve damage in rats.
33 citations
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” Mouse amnion can turn into skin and hair follicles with help from certain cells and factors.
31 citations
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August 2019 in “Regenerative Medicine” Human placenta hydrogel helps restore cells needed for hair growth.
26 citations
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September 2018 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” A new liposome treatment helps heal deep burns on mice by improving hair regrowth and reducing scarring.
26 citations
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October 2016 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” 3-Deoxysappanchalcone helps human hair cells grow and stimulates hair growth in mice by affecting certain cell signaling pathways.
26 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Ecklonia cava polyphenols help increase human hair growth and reduce hair loss.