32 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prominin-1 expressing cells in the dermal papilla help regulate hair follicle size and communication but don't aid in skin repair.
116 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss occurs due to fewer papillary cells, smaller follicles, and shorter growth phases.
30 citations
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The conclusion is that future hair loss treatments should target the root causes of hair thinning, not just promote hair growth.
14 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Sebaceous glands in male pattern hair loss patients have more lobules and might cause early hair growth phase shifts.
158 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair growth is influenced by dynamic changes in hair follicle cells, which could help treat hair loss.
1 citations
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February 2018 in “Madridge journal of dermatology & research” The plant extract remedy Satura® Rosta promotes hair growth and regrowth without negative effects.
6 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of diabetes research” Type 2 diabetes slows down skin and hair renewal by blocking important stem cell activation in mice.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” New UVA-responsive nanocapsules effectively kill microorganisms in hair follicles when activated by light.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Folliculin slows hair growth, and blocking it might help treat hair loss.
November 2025 in “Biomolecules” FGF22 helps hair follicle stem cells grow and develop.
Intermittent fasting slows hair growth by damaging hair follicle cells.
3 citations
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August 1995 in “Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery” Using a CO₂ laser for hair transplants improves the surgery and may become important in future hair restoration.
January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Surgical methods for hair loss due to scarring should be chosen based on the size, location, and shape of the area, with most patients seeing good results.
July 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” The new hydrogel treatment promotes faster hair growth and better skin health for hair loss.
26 citations
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May 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Laser treatment helped regrow hair in mice by activating a key growth pathway.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Minoxidil nanoparticles significantly boost hair growth in mice compared to regular minoxidil.
338 citations
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July 2009 in “Development” Sox2-positive cells determine specific hair follicle types in mammals.
32 citations
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June 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Olive leaf compound oleuropein helps grow hair in mice.
31 citations
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May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Different hair growth problems are caused by genetic issues or changes in hair growth cycles, and new treatments are being developed.
30 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan and surface-deacetylated chitin nanofibers may help treat hair loss.
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.
August 2025 in “Nutrients” Ageratum conyzoides extract promotes hair growth and regrowth.
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.
57 citations
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June 2003 in “American Journal of Physiology-cell Physiology” Cyclosporin A helps mice grow hair by blocking a specific protein activity in skin cells.
31 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.
19 citations
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November 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dopamine stops hair growth and pigment production in human scalp hair follicles.
19 citations
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August 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair grafting is a key method for improving scars, especially in areas with hair, by transplanting hair to hide the scar while maintaining its original characteristics.
16 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without the IL-6 gene had more hair growth after injury due to higher activity of a related protein, Stat3.
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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September 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lack of TrkC receptor delays hair follicle development.