2 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The authors confirmed that β-estradiol inhibits hair growth in mice when used at the correct concentration.
102 citations
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July 2007 in “Genes & Development” A mother's PPARγ is crucial for preventing harmful milk that can cause inflammation and growth problems in babies.
47 citations
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August 2000 in “Endocrine Reviews” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
28 citations
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March 2018 in “Scientia Horticulturae” Auxin controls root-hair growth in citrus by affecting its signaling pathway.
24 citations
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March 2002 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.
17 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can cause hair growth changes and hair loss, with treatments available for some conditions.
15 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NF-κB activity is crucial for keeping hair in the growth phase.
13 citations
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December 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Caspases do more than kill cells; they also help in cell growth and disease, and targeting them could lead to new treatments.
11 citations
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May 1996 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
4 citations
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March 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” The HIF-2α/ARNT complex is important for hair follicle development by controlling cell growth.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Nutrition research” Estrogen affects how vitamin A is processed in mouse skin, which may impact acne treatment, hair growth, and skin defense.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Anastrozole can cause increased testosterone, leading to symptoms like hair growth and thinning.
December 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Targeted therapy for skin cancer is complex due to the role of the hedgehog pathway in both cancer and hair growth.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss patterns differ between males and females due to 5 master regulators and JAK-STAT signaling affects hair growth.
76 citations
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July 2009 in “Neuroscience” Neurosteroids like allopregnanolone help control cell death and growth in the developing fetal brain.
11 citations
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April 2020 in “Life sciences” Pantothenic acid helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell signals.
August 1986 in “Lung India” Finasteride effectively prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
Wnt10b promotes hair growth, while SFRP2 inhibits it in Wanxi Angora rabbits.
46 citations
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May 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.
44 citations
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June 2023 in “Cell Reports” IL-1 promotes fat cell growth in skin, while WNT inhibits it and encourages scar formation.
35 citations
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October 2011 in “Medicine and science in sports and exercise” Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
30 citations
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December 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Oral ivermectin effectively cured scabies with minimal side effects, and finasteride promoted hair growth in men with hair loss.
26 citations
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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Researchers created early-stage hair-like structures from skin cells, showing how these cells can self-organize, but more is needed for complete hair growth.
14 citations
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November 2016 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Tofacitinib, an arthritis drug, helped hair growth in alopecia universalis but long-term safety needs more research.
4 citations
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November 2015 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil are effective for hair growth, while new treatments like laser therapy and PRP show promise with few side effects.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Different causes of beard hair loss have various treatments, including medications, lifestyle changes, and procedures to stimulate hair growth.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Alopecia affects mental health, causing depression and anxiety, but new treatments can improve both hair growth and quality of life.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Alopecia affects mental health, causing depression and anxiety, but new treatments can help improve both hair growth and quality of life.
4 citations
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April 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin is better than platelet-rich plasma for promoting hair growth.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib helped improve hair, eyebrow, and eyelash growth in alopecia areata patients.