9 citations
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December 1996 in “Cell Biology and Toxicology” Hair follicle cells produce VEGF, which can promote blood vessel cell growth and movement.
August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research found that specific stem cells maintain skin gland openings and that disrupting their activity can cause blockages or early cancer signs, indicating a need for targeted treatments.
March 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Fat tissue around hair follicles releases a growth factor that helps hair grow and develop color.
19 citations
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May 2016 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” FGF-2&D/P nanoparticles can help treat hair loss.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Glycogen metabolism is important for energy and processes in human hair follicles, and hair follicles may produce glucose from lactate.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” HAPLN1 can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
68 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sox2-positive dermal papilla cells have unique characteristics and contribute more to skin and hair follicle formation than Sox2-negative cells.
December 2023 in “Animals” The study mapped yak skin cells to understand hair growth better.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) promotes hair growth by stimulating specific skin cells.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Secreted inhibitors of Wnt and IGF signaling control hair and tooth development, creating species-specific patterns.
April 2026 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”
November 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Lipids may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth through the HIF-1 pathway.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “in Vivo” Finasteride boosts stem cell signals for hair growth.
19 citations
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.
March 2026 in “Communications Biology” Certain compounds can boost hair and nail growth.
27 citations
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November 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Choosing hair follicles at the same growth stage leads to more consistent hair growth experiments.
November 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” Advancements in tissue engineering show promise for hair follicle regeneration to treat hair loss.
October 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle dermal stem cells help control hair growth timing by regulating signals at the hair germ–dermal papilla interface.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The research provides insights into hair follicle growth in forest musk deer by identifying key genes and pathways involved.
September 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SLC3A2 is crucial for hair follicle stem cell function and hair growth.
November 2014 in “Journal of Cell Biology” Valentina Greco's research shows that the environment around hair follicle stem cells is more crucial for regeneration than the stem cells themselves.
26 citations
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January 2007 in “Organogenesis” Bioengineering can potentially treat hair loss by regenerating hair follicles and cloning hair, but the process is complex and needs more research.
37 citations
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December 1995 in “Journal of Cell Science” Nexin 1 may help control hair growth.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” KLF4 is important for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive.
10 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The RAS pathway affects hair growth differently in CFCS and CS.
22 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Erica multiflora plant extract can help hair grow by stimulating growth-related cells and triggering hair cycle changes.
August 2011 in “Planta Medica” 4-O-methylhonokiol from Magnolia Officinalis may promote hair growth by interfering with TGF-β1 effects in skin cells.
4 citations
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August 2004 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Healing psoriatic plaques can cause unexpected hair growth.
35 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” sPLA2-X is crucial for normal hair growth and follicle health.
47 citations
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September 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” Folliculin deficiency causes problems with cell division and positioning due to disrupted RhoA signaling and interaction with p0071.