688 citations
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June 2007 in “Cell Stem Cell” Removing the ATR gene in adult mice causes rapid aging and stem cell loss.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” People with early graying hair often have lower levels of iron, ferritin, and calcium.
260 citations
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January 2020 in “Nature” Stress can cause hair to turn gray by depleting stem cells.
66 citations
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March 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Melanocyte development from neural crest cells is complex and influenced by many factors, and better understanding could help treat skin disorders.
30 citations
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April 2010 in “Cell Cycle” The gene p53 is crucial for removing damaged cells to allow for healthy tissue renewal.
26 citations
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September 2012 in “Cell Reports” B-Raf and C-Raf are essential for maintaining melanocyte stem cells to prevent hair graying.
24 citations
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March 2018 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” The environment around melanocyte stem cells is key for hair regeneration and color, with certain injuries affecting hair color and potential treatments for pigmentation disorders.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Alopecia areata in elderly people is usually mild and responds well to treatment.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “Cureus” A new genetic mutation causing Werner's syndrome was found in an Indian man.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Low ferritin and high Anti TPO levels are linked to early hair greying.
2 citations
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October 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” Stress does not greatly speed up aging or hair loss in politicians.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Annual review of cell and developmental biology” The nervous system helps control stem cell behavior and immune responses, affecting tissue repair and maintenance.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Stem Cells” Melanocyte stem cells hold promise for skin regeneration and treating pigmentation issues.
January 2022 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” Premature graying of hair is linked to an imbalance of body energies in Ayurveda and treatment varies based on the specific imbalance.
June 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Stress causes hair graying by overactivating nerves that deplete color-giving stem cells.
April 2015 in “Dentistry 3000” Premature hair graying in the face may be influenced by genetics and environment.
December 2008 in “Enzyme and Microbial Technology” New patents include innovations in skin and hair care, disease treatment, plant stress tolerance, and protein purification.
July 2007 in “Cancer biology & therapy” Removing a key gene in mice leads to premature aging and loss of stem cells.
January 2004 in “Giornale di Metafisica: revista bimestrale di filosofia” Increased Wnt signaling causes hair graying by depleting melanocyte stem cells in aged mice.
December 2025 in “Journal of Holistic Integrative Pharmacy” Pleuropterus multiflorus shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
6 citations
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March 2009 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” A sphingolipid from human placenta may help treat vitiligo by activating melanocyte stem cells.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” Licorice has many traditional health benefits, but more research is needed to fully support these claims.
2 citations
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May 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Collagen XVII is crucial for preventing hair and pigmentation loss by maintaining melanocyte stem cells.
2 citations
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January 1997 in “Mapping” Gambogic Amide may prevent hair greying and promote hair growth by maintaining hair pigmentation.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “AYUSHDHARA” Nilibhringadi Taila is effective for improving hair quality and promoting growth.
June 2023 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” Dhatryadi Rasayana, an Ayurvedic herbal mix, may be a safe and effective way to prevent premature hair greying.
114 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The new clobetasol propionate foam is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
22 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss is often linked to thyroid problems, especially in women and older people, and screening for thyroid issues is advised for those with hair loss.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” Ayurveda suggests a healthy lifestyle and specific treatments can help prevent and treat hair problems.