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January 2001 in “Cell” Adult mouse skin contains stem cells that can create new hair, skin, and oil glands.
77 citations
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February 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” HGF activator helps convert HGF to its active form, promoting hair growth.
64 citations
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human stem cells can help form hair follicles in mice.
44 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of biotechnology” Scientists recreated human hair follicles in the lab that can grow hair.
38 citations
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January 2017 in “PPAR Research” PPAR-γ helps control skin oil glands and inflammation, and its disruption can cause hair loss diseases.
29 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Msi2 protein helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive, controlling hair growth and regeneration.
22 citations
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May 2011 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” Integrin-linked kinase is crucial for normal skin healing.
16 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Regenerated hairs can regain their color if the wound occurs during a certain stage of hair growth, and this process is helped by specific skin cells and proteins.
15 citations
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December 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Half follicular grafts are not effective for hair transplants.
13 citations
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November 2003 in “Humana Press eBooks” ES cells can be turned into hair follicle cells in a lab setting.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “IET Nanobiotechnology” The scaffolds significantly sped up wound healing in dogs and were safe.
10 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Advancements in skin and hair biology improve dermatology care and cosmetic treatments.
8 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research created a model to understand human hair growth cycle, which can help diagnose and treat hair growth disorders and test potential hair growth drugs.
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics (Basel)” Nanoparticle-based drug delivery to hair follicles is more effective when tested under conditions that match skin behavior.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Autologous cellular micrografts improve hair density and thickness in the short term for androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” T-regulatory cells are important for skin health and can affect hair growth and reduce skin inflammation.
2 citations
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September 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Healthy Han Chinese have lower hair density than whites and Africans, and transplanting 300 hair units can nearly restore normal hair density.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” Activating the GDNF-GFRα1-RET signaling pathway could potentially promote skin and limb regeneration in humans and could be used to treat hair loss and promote wound healing.
April 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new treatment using probiotic microneedles shows promise for promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation in androgenetic alopecia.
March 2026 in “The Korean Society for Veterinary Nursing” Eremochloa ophiuroides extracts may effectively promote hair growth like minoxidil.
February 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” Exosome-based treatments may improve skin and hair issues, but more research is needed for safety and effectiveness.
February 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” Engineered exosomes with EGF and FGF improve hair growth in mice with hair loss.
January 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Female-pattern hair loss may involve an autoimmune-like process, suggesting new treatment options.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” S100a4 is key for hair growth in cashmere goats.
August 2025 in “Biomacromolecules” The hydrogel dressing improves wound healing, offers long-lasting antibacterial effects, and enhances patient comfort.
July 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” TFC-loaded microneedles effectively promote hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new microneedle treatment shows promise for better hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
May 2025 in “Arquivos Catarinenses de Medicina” Fat micrografting improves hair transplant success in burn-related hair loss.
August 2024 in “EMJ Dermatology” Non-scarring alopecia in females affects emotional well-being and requires accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment.
July 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” The new hydrogel treatment promotes faster hair growth and better skin health for hair loss.