7 citations
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August 2008 in “Immunogenetics” A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
4 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” AGA causes hair loss through follicle miniaturization and hair cycle changes; regrowth depends on anagen initiation in kenogen follicles.
3 citations
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August 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating hair loss by promoting hair regrowth and improving hair follicle function.
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January 2020 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Certain gene variations in the Vitamin D Receptor are linked to higher risk of female hair loss.
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October 2021 in “Exploration of targeted anti-tumor therapy” Breast cancer hormone therapy can cause hair loss, which can be treated with daily applications of specific topical solutions like minoxidil and hydrocortisone butyrate.
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May 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hypothyroidism patients with hair loss typically have thinning hair, smaller hair follicles, and normal hair shedding.
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June 2017 in “Nature Reviews Immunology” Immune cells called Treg cells are essential for hair growth and regeneration.
PRP therapy shows promise for hair growth but needs more research for best results.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking TYK2 might be a new way to treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
ISX9 helps regrow hair by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp causes painful, scarring skin lesions on the scalp, mainly in elderly people with sun-damaged skin.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” MPZL3 protein is important for controlling hair growth cycles.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Stress likely causes hair loss in Formosan macaques.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Stress hormone CRF causes hair loss and inhibits hair growth in human cells.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ovol2 is essential for normal skin and hair regeneration.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Siah1 and Siah2 genes are active in mouse skin development and hair growth, especially right after birth.
January 2016 in “Chemistry & Industry” Two drugs, tofacitinib and ruxolitinib, may help regrow hair by activating hair follicles.
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Clipping is the best method to prepare rats for studying hair loss from chemotherapy because it causes less skin damage and effectively gets hair to the right growth phase.
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
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.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing certain immune cells in mice causes their hair to enter the growth phase earlier than usual.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Autoimmune and inflammatory processes are involved in both scarring and non-scarring types of hair loss.
August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Newer contraceptives with less androgenic progestins may reduce female hair loss.
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September 2006 in “Stem Cells” BMP signaling prevents hair growth by stopping stem cell activation.
146 citations
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January 2004 in “Hormones” Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
37 citations
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December 1995 in “Journal of Cell Science” Nexin 1 may help control hair growth.
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November 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Dilated follicular infundibula and increased catagen/telogen follicles are key indicators for diagnosing alopecia areata.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPM5 is crucial for maintaining hair growth.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Stress is likely causing hair loss in Formosan macaques.