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February 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Adding cells to fat grafts improves hair regrowth in early baldness, but effects lessen over time.
14 citations
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July 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” The study suggests that the arrector pili muscle is important for hair health and its damage might contribute to hair loss.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Disrupted cell interactions in hair follicles contribute to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
499 citations
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September 2011 in “Cell” Fat-related cells are important for initiating hair growth.
74 citations
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January 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” The conclusion is that hair growth can be improved by activating hair cycles, changing the surrounding environment, healing wounds to create new hair follicles, and using stem cell technology.
44 citations
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April 2017 in “Genes & development” Scientists found cells in hair that are key for growth and color.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Regenerative therapies could help treat hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Regenerative therapies may help treat hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Regenerative therapies could help treat hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
10 citations
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June 2016 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” The microenvironment, especially mechanical forces, plays a crucial role in hair growth and could lead to new treatments for hair loss.
68 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion is that Fgf18 and Tgf-ß signaling could be targeted for hair loss treatments.
January 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Female-pattern hair loss may involve an autoimmune-like process, suggesting new treatment options.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle bumps with stem cells might contribute to permanent hair loss by getting disconnected due to scarring.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing Lrig1-positive stem cells in mice causes temporary loss of sebaceous glands.
November 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” Exosome therapy shows promise for treating hair loss, but needs standardized protocols and further trials.
13 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” Stem cells show promise for treating skin conditions and aiding healing.
42 citations
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January 2017 in “Stem cells international” Adding hyaluronic acid helps create larger artificial hair follicles in the lab.
98 citations
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December 2003 in “The FASEB Journal” Thymosin β4 promotes hair growth by activating stem cells in hair follicles.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” New biofabrication technologies could lead to treatments for hair loss.
July 2012 in “Medical Hypotheses” Artemis dysfunction might cause hair loss through telomere shortening.
31 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” The arrector pili muscle might play a role in hair loss and needs more research to understand its impact.
75 citations
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss can be treated with medications, surgery, and cosmetic products, considering its psychological impact.
14 citations
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October 2018 in “PloS one” Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
August 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” Dr. WP Unger suggested that traditional strip harvesting might be better for hair transplants than Follicular Unit Extraction due to higher hair survival rates and less risk of a patchy look at the donor site.
January 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) for hair transplants has limitations and may not be suitable for most patients.
56 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cyclosporine can cause a unique skin condition called "cyclosporine-induced folliculodystrophy."
211 citations
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April 2013 in “Development” More dermal papilla cells in hair follicles lead to larger, healthier hair, while fewer cells cause hair thinning and loss.
1 citations
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July 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Splitting one hair follicle into two can help regrow hair with a 50% to 70% success rate, useful when donor hair is limited.
January 2006 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Hair graying is caused by the loss of pigment cells due to poor maintenance of stem cells in the hair follicle.