October 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle dermal stem cells help control hair growth timing by regulating signals at the hair germ–dermal papilla interface.
January 2025 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research” Green tea compound EGCG may help hair growth by boosting cell activity.
314 citations
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April 2010 in “Developmental Cell” β-catenin in the dermal papilla is crucial for normal hair growth and repair.
78 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” TGF-β1 from dermal papilla cells suppresses hair growth, and targeting it may help treat androgenetic alopecia.
65 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dexamethasone may influence hair growth by altering estrogen receptor activity in hair cells.
60 citations
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August 2005 in “Endocrinology” αMSH may help regulate immune responses in hair follicles and its disruption could lead to hair loss.
39 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbal extracts and platelet-rich plasma together may help increase hair growth by making certain cells grow more, through specific cell growth pathways.
37 citations
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June 1996 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Retinoic acid, glucocorticoids, and IGF1 increase IGFBP-3 production in human dermal papilla cells, affecting hair growth.
28 citations
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Dermal papilla cells are crucial for hair growth and can induce new hair follicles.
27 citations
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September 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human skin cells contain Protease Nexin-1, and male hormones can decrease its levels, potentially affecting hair growth.
25 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of Cell Science” Immortalized rat dermal papilla cells can still induce hair growth.
22 citations
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February 2008 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Androgen effects on hair follicles vary by skin area.
22 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Vitamin C derivative increases versican in cells, potentially aiding hair growth.
19 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” TGF-β1 increases androgen receptor activity in hair loss, but Hic-5/ARA55 can counter this effect.
15 citations
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July 2016 in “Biochemical Journal” Wnt proteins from certain skin cells are crucial for normal hair growth and renewal.
14 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Chaga mushrooms contain compounds that may promote hair growth better than common treatments.
13 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology” Hydroxytyrosol from olive oil helps protect hair cells from damage and could prevent hair loss.
13 citations
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November 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Vitamin C derivative reduces hair loss-related protein in cells.
11 citations
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March 2020 in “Cellular Signalling” XIST RNA helps regenerate hair follicles by targeting miR-424 and activating hedgehog signaling.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Porphyra-334 may help reduce wrinkles and promote hair growth.
6 citations
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February 2023 in “Genes” CUX1 boosts sheep hair cell growth and affects curl patterns.
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.
4 citations
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August 2022 in “Cells” lncRNA2919 slows down rabbit hair growth by stopping cell growth and causing cell death.
4 citations
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May 2015 in “Macedonian Veterinary Review” Canine stem cell aggregates can effectively replace natural dermal papillae for hair research.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “Repositorio Institucional” Clitocybin A from a mushroom may promote hair growth by increasing cell activity in hair follicles.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society” Dimeric peptide derivatives could help hair growth and treat hair loss safely.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Camellia japonica extract may improve scalp health and promote hair growth.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Food Science and Technology Research” Wasabi compound may help promote hair growth.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Tetrathiomolybdate reduces hair growth marker in skin cells by boosting harmful oxygen molecules, but effects can be reversed.
2 citations
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November 2021 in “Cell Biology International” miR-122 causes hair loss by killing hair cells.