39 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Changing Wnt signaling can lead to more or less hair growth and might help treat hair loss and skin conditions.
29 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat under the skin releases HGF which helps hair grow and gain color.
24 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine” Hyaluronic acid-based HA2 hydrogel helps heal skin wounds better with less scarring.
19 citations
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
18 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Certain immune cells contribute to severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata, with Th17 cells possibly having a bigger impact than cytotoxic T cells.
12 citations
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March 2016 in “BBA clinical” Increased Toll-like receptors in blood cells may contribute to alopecia areata and could be a target for new treatments.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin lesions in Carney Complex are caused by a gene change in some skin cells that leads to increased pigmentation and may lead to tumors.
3 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Basal cell carcinomas may differentiate similarly to hair follicles and could be influenced by hair cycle-related treatments.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Wageningen Academic Publishers eBooks” Hair health depends on various factors and hair loss can significantly affect a person's well-being; understanding hair biology is key for creating effective hair care treatments.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Sebaceous glands can heal and regenerate after injury using their own stem cells and help from hair follicle cells.
PCOS has a strong genetic basis, but more research is needed to fully understand it.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Unmodified fullerene C60 promotes hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
Recombinant type XVII collagen may help regrow hair by activating specific cell pathways.
October 2024 in “World Journal of Psychiatry” Stress worsens hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The research provides insights into hair follicle growth in forest musk deer by identifying key genes and pathways involved.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Seasonal changes affect hair growth genes in Angora goats, possibly influencing mohair quality.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Ginseng and Albizia extracts may help prevent age-related hair thinning.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” ROS may affect hair loss related to hormones.
June 2020 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Patients with Systemic Sclerosis have much higher levels of GDF-15, which could help predict organ involvement and guide treatment.
220 citations
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August 1988 in “Clinical endocrinology” Melatonin may help with sleep issues, depression, and cancer, but more research is needed.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Studying acne-related syndromes helps us understand acne causes and can lead to new treatments.
44 citations
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July 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.
New treatments for hair loss show promise, including plasma, stem cells, and hair-stimulating complexes, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
788 citations
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February 2007 in “Nature” The document concludes that skin stem cells are important for hair growth and wound healing, and could be used in regenerative medicine.
375 citations
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July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stress can worsen skin and hair conditions by affecting the skin's immune response and hormone levels.
300 citations
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August 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” The conclusion is that certain cell interactions and signals are crucial for hair growth and regeneration.
237 citations
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June 2013 in “Nature Medicine” A protein from certain immune cells is key for new hair growth after skin injury in mice.
174 citations
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April 2005 in “The American journal of pathology (Print)” Capsaicin, found in chili peppers, can slow down hair growth by affecting skin cells and hair follicles.
163 citations
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March 2012 in “BMC biology” Stem cell niches support, regulate, and coordinate stem cell functions.