46 citations
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May 1986 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
45 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of Cell Science” α3β1-integrin is crucial for maintaining normal hair follicle shape and function but not needed for the development of the surrounding skin.
41 citations
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
40 citations
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July 2017 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Early and personalized treatment for hair loss in young people is crucial to prevent permanent damage and should include psychological support.
37 citations
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January 2009 in “Dermatology” Healthy women tend to lose more hair in July and April, and the least in February.
36 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Understanding the hair growth cycle in mice is crucial for accurate research, as it affects study results and requires careful timing and methods.
34 citations
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March 2001 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Manage hair shedding by identifying triggers, possibly using supplements or medications, and tracking with a health calendar.
33 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP treatment improves hair density and thickness for alopecia, but needs more research.
33 citations
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January 2017 in “Conservation physiology” Measuring reproductive hormones in brown bear hair could help identify their sex and reproductive state, but better collection methods or lab techniques are needed.
31 citations
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April 2016 in “Nature communications” Certain signals are important for reducing specific chemical markers on hair follicle stem cells during rest periods, which is necessary for healthy hair growth.
31 citations
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September 2013 in “Stem Cells” Smad1 and Smad5 are essential for hair follicle development and stem cell sleepiness.
30 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Radiation mainly affects keratinocyte stem cells, not melanocyte stem cells, causing hair to gray.
30 citations
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October 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Leptin from skin fat can slow hair growth during certain phases.
29 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Wnt10b helps hair follicle cells mature and produce pigment.
28 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that while lab results for hair growth promotion are promising, human trials are needed and better testing methods should be developed.
26 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser therapy and hair growth factors significantly improve hair density in male baldness.
26 citations
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May 2014 in “BioEssays” Using neurohormones to control keratin can lead to new skin disease treatments.
24 citations
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” Changing light exposure can affect hair growth timing in goats, possibly due to a key gene, CSDC2.
24 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
23 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An artificial lipid barrier can restore hair growth in cases of SCD1 deficiency.
23 citations
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October 1971 in “BMJ” Stopping the pill and giving birth both caused hair loss.
22 citations
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April 2023 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Calcium signaling in skin cells is crucial for communication and regeneration.
22 citations
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February 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Icariin helps mouse hair grow by boosting a growth factor in skin cells.
21 citations
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May 2016 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” MMP-2 and MMP-9 help hair grow, while their inhibitors peak when hair growth slows.
21 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair care products don't cause hair loss if used correctly.
20 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Graying hair happens due to aging and might be delayed by new treatments.
18 citations
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October 2017 in “PLOS ONE” The study concluded that similar pathways regulate hair growth in dogs and mice, and these pathways are disrupted in dogs with Alopecia X, affecting stem cells and hormone metabolism.
13 citations
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August 2016 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hair characteristics might be early signs of Type 2 Diabetes and could help with early prevention.
12 citations
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” Environmental factors like temperature and nutrition affect hair growth, with humans showing seasonal hair growth differences.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Short Anagen Syndrome causes persistently short hair and increased shedding, usually improving after puberty.