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February 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Intense pulsed light treatment effectively reduces underarm hair by making hair follicles smaller and extending their resting phase.
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January 2010 Ornithine decarboxylase is crucial for human hair growth and the hair cycle.
November 2025 in “Scientific Reports” COVID-19 may cause hair loss by affecting hair follicles.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers developed a new method to deliver molecules to hair follicles to manage hair growth without damaging surrounding skin.
January 2014 in “Международный журнал прикладных и фундаментальных исследований” Zinc affects hair growth and may be linked to hair loss.
February 2026 in “Nature Communications” Inhibiting connective tissue sheath contraction may improve hair growth in male pattern baldness.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Angiopoietin-1 helps hair cells survive and grow, making it a potential treatment for hair loss.
February 2025 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” 5-Fluorouracil causes hair loss by blocking signals needed for hair growth.
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July 2012 in “Medical Hypotheses” Artemis dysfunction might cause hair loss through telomere shortening.
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February 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” Basaloid follicular hamartoma's appearance can be similar to other skin conditions, and diagnosis should consider both the look and behavior of the tumor.
July 2013 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Effective storage of hair follicles is crucial for successful hair transplants, especially in patients with heart issues.
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August 2002 in “Experimental Dermatology” Researchers developed a quick and easy way to get and grow cells from the base of human hair follicles.
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June 2003 in “American Journal of Physiology-cell Physiology” Cyclosporin A helps mice grow hair by blocking a specific protein activity in skin cells.
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July 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Hair root sheaths are more common in non-scarring hair loss and help diagnose the type of hair loss.
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December 2019 in “Nutrients” An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
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September 2002 in “Genes to Cells” Killing specific cells in hair follicles can lead to hair growth problems in mice.
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August 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” Caspase-7 has functions in skin and hair that are not related to cell death.
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August 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bald areas have lower cell growth, more DNA damage, and increased cell death.
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June 2002 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Apoptosis contributes to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Reducing FOXA2 in skin cells lowers their ability to grow hair.
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June 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Microspheres about 1.5 micrometers in size can best penetrate hair follicles, potentially reaching important stem cells.
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October 2000 in “The FASEB Journal” The p75 neurotrophin receptor is important for hair follicle regression by controlling cell death.
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January 2006 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” High levels of testosterone and 5α-DHT can lead to cell death in cells important for hair growth.
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” The study found that certain microRNAs are higher in the cells and lower in the fluid of women with a specific type of polycystic ovary syndrome, and one microRNA could potentially help diagnose the condition.
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August 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher IGF-1 levels in hair follicles link to better finasteride results for hair loss.
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October 2015 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Tiny particles carrying roxithromycin can effectively target and deliver the drug to hair follicles without irritation.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Iontophoresis improves minoxidil delivery for alopecia treatment.
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May 2016 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair loss in women links to inflammation around hair follicles.