May 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists developed tools to observe hair regeneration in real time and assess skin health, using glowing mice and light-controlled genes.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
A specific gene change in APCDD1 increases the risk of hair loss.
January 2012 in “한국미용학회지” Graying hair is caused by changes in gene expression affecting cell functions.
January 2011 in “Padua Research Archive (University of Padua)” Local estrogen synthesis in skin may improve wound healing.
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Vitamin D and its receptor are crucial for skin and hair health.
February 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Fluphenazine and iloprost can induce hair growth.
Mutations in the hairless protein gene cause hair loss.
January 2008 in “한국미용학회지” Certain enzymes and a growth factor were higher in mice treated with minoxidil or a peppermint and rosemary oil mix, which may be good indicators of hair growth.
May 2026 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” Low oxygen conditions improve the healing ability of older stem cells from fat tissue.