October 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Aging-related changes in hair follicle stem cells can be partially reversed with a specific treatment.
54 citations
,
April 2019 in “Journal of cellular physiology” miR-218-5p helps skin and hair growth by targeting SFRP2 and activating a specific signaling pathway.
January 2016 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A substance called prostaglandin D2 is found more in bald scalps and it stops hair from growing. Blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
May 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Prostaglandin D2, found in higher levels in bald scalps, stops hair growth, suggesting that blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blue light can help hair grow by affecting certain receptors in hair follicles.
60 citations
,
February 1992 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Serum from alopecia patients does not stop hair growth in grafted skin on mice.
Muscarinic acetylcholine receptors help regulate and promote hair growth.
5 citations
,
July 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” ICP5249 helps hair grow by activating a specific cell pathway.
February 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Carbon dots from Cinnamomum burmannii leaves can promote hair growth and regeneration.
2 citations
,
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Brassica oleracea extract, glucosinlates, and sulforaphane can boost hair growth and might be used to treat hair loss.
January 2026 in “Biomacromolecules” A new method using nanolipogels with fucosterol can help regrow hair by targeting follicles, reducing inflammation, and improving blood flow.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Covering a wound can stop hair growth by promoting scarring, but boosting a process called Wnt signaling can help hair grow back even when the wound is covered.
March 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Baricitinib can cause excessive hair growth.
April 2025 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Jiawei Erzhiwan helps hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by affecting specific cell pathways.
4 citations
,
April 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin is better than platelet-rich plasma for promoting hair growth.
1 citations
,
August 1984 in “Therapeutische Umschau. Revue thérapeutique” Permanent hair removal with lasers is the most promising treatment for excessive hair growth.
4 citations
,
April 2021 in “Majalah Farmasetika” Licorice extract shampoo with surfactants is the best for hair growth.
74 citations
,
September 2006 in “Cell Cycle” The HR protein's role as a repressor is essential for controlling hair growth.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EGFR is crucial for preventing hair follicle inflammation and hair loss.
314 citations
,
April 2010 in “Developmental Cell” β-catenin in the dermal papilla is crucial for normal hair growth and repair.
71 citations
,
January 2015 in “Journal of molecular cell biology/Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” mTOR signaling helps activate hair stem cells by balancing out the suppression caused by BMP during hair growth.
Light fraction patchouli oil at 1.5% effectively treats dandruff and promotes hair growth.
ACA from Alpinia galanga may prevent testosterone-related hair loss.
January 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Certain plant extracts may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth safely.
Ganoderma Lucidum extract and ganoderic acid A can help prevent hair loss.
108 citations
,
September 2002 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Lowering testosterone speeds up wound healing in male mice.
95 citations
,
January 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Androgens block hair growth by disrupting cell signals; targeting GSK-3 may help treat hair loss.
4 citations
,
September 2020 in “Cell division” XMU-MP-1 stops cell growth in a human mini-organ and reduces the effectiveness of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel.
1 citations
,
November 2024 in “EMBO Reports” Deleting Gpr54 speeds up hair growth and regeneration.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ginseng and Albizia extracts help prevent hair thinning with age.