April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Laser treatment may help with hair growth in some people with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but results vary and the exact way it works is unclear.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Human foreskin fibroblast–conditioned medium improved hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
November 2025 in “Aurum Revista Multidisciplinar” Microneedling with growth factors effectively increases hair density in androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women not always linked to increased oil production; other factors may be involved.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The follicular unit extraction technique is a successful treatment for male hair loss with over 90% hair survival rate and less than 6% complications.
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August 2015 in “Developmental cell” The study identified unique genes in hair follicle cells and their environment, suggesting these genes help organize cells for hair growth.
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January 2021 in “Cell transplantation” Scientists found the best time to transplant human stem cells for hair growth is between days 16-18 when they have the right markers and growth potential.
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April 2016 in “Biochimie” A substance called epidermal growth factor helps increase the growth of important hair follicle cells by activating a specific cell communication route.
July 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” Slot grafting can improve hair transplantation results.
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Reducing FOXA2 in skin cells lowers their ability to grow hair.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Targeting EMT and fibrotic remodeling may help treat androgenetic alopecia.
January 2017 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Hair care products with placental growth factor can improve hair thickness and density in postpartum hair loss.
26 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document details hair transplantation techniques and innovations, highlighting Follicular Unit Transplantation as the standard and discussing the effectiveness and challenges of the procedure.
November 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) is a popular, less invasive hair restoration method with high patient satisfaction when done correctly, despite some complications from untrained practitioners.
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May 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The paper suggests that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, may be a long-lasting condition triggered by stress or illness in people whose hair growth is unusually synchronized.
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October 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” New treatment reduces hair shedding and increases hair density in women with early hair loss.
5 citations
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June 2022 in “Biophysical Journal” TGF-β and TNF influence hair follicle cell fate, with TNF being more effective in triggering cell death.
40 citations
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May 2018 in “PubMed” Nutrafol® Women's Capsules safely and effectively promote hair growth in women with thinning hair.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic clinics” Cultured hair follicles need careful handling and respond well to growth factors.
6 citations
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July 2013 in “Molecular Imaging” The technique allowed noninvasive tracking of hair stem cell survival and growth, showing potential for hair loss research.
January 2024 in “Advanced Science” New microspheres help heal skin wounds and regrow hair without scarring.
Lnc056 helps hair follicle stem cells grow by increasing TRIP6 expression.
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October 1993 in “Endocrinology”
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December 2015 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” Scientists have created a method to deliver specific cells that can regenerate hair follicles, potentially offering a new treatment for hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” TrichoTech™ may help hair growth and skin repair by increasing fibroblast growth and activity.
13 citations
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November 2018 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Nonshaven follicular unit extraction is a good hair transplant option that doesn't require shaving and can transplant up to 3000 grafts daily.
March 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using a special laser and growth serum can safely increase hair thickness and density in people with hair loss.