132 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” HOXC13 is crucial for regulating hair keratin genes in hair follicles.
June 2025 in “Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids” A new treatment using a DNA aptamer can promote hair growth by targeting a specific receptor.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cluster Science” Metal nanoparticles show promise for treating hair loss but need more research to ensure safety.
43 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” TGF-β2 plays a key role in human hair growth and development.
26 citations
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July 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Activating β-catenin in certain skin cells speeds up hair growth in mice.
17 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” KB2115 (eprotirome) can safely extend the hair growth phase without damaging cells or changing hair color.
16 citations
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September 2022 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” Wound healing can potentially regrow hair and aid in hair loss treatments.
12 citations
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January 2006 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Micrografts can effectively restore pubic hair, and using the right technique is crucial for natural-looking results.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking Oncostatin M's role in the JAK-STAT pathway can stimulate hair growth in mice.
Folicrex may help with hair growth and health but lacks clinical evidence.
1 citations
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June 2017 in “Nature Reviews Immunology” Immune cells called Treg cells are essential for hair growth and regeneration.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Botanical treatments like saw palmetto, rosemary oil, and ginseng may help reduce hair loss in menopausal women.
January 2020 in “Social Science Research Network” Skin bacteria help in skin regeneration and wound healing, with a specific signal called IL-1β playing a crucial role.
July 2024 in “Journal Of Stem Cell Research” Mesenchymal stem cells improve skin appearance and structure in dermatology and aesthetic medicine.
21 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of molecular medicine” FoxN1 gene is essential for proper thymus structure and preventing hair loss.
79 citations
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January 2002 in “Nucleic Acids Research” BMP-2 activates the Dlx3 gene in mouse skin cells, important for hair and skin development.
5 citations
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December 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Norgalanthamine helps hair cells grow by activating certain pathways related to hair growth.
26 citations
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.
154 citations
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November 2017 in “Development” Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) are important for tissue repair and regeneration, influencing cell behavior and other factors involved in healing, and are crucial in processes like wound healing, bone repair, and hair growth.
22 citations
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August 1999 in “Mechanisms of Development” Pmg-1 and Pmg-2 are new genes important for skin and mammary gland development.
14 citations
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November 2012 in “SLAS discovery” Some herbal extracts can promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
13 citations
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January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Pannexin 3 helps skin and hair growth by controlling a protein called Epiprofin.
May 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Olfactory receptors found outside the nose may offer new treatments for diseases like cancer and help in wound healing and hair growth.
48 citations
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January 2003 Endophytes from Southeast Asia and Japan can produce useful substances like enzymes and antibiotics.
36 citations
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September 1999 in “Journal of Cell Science” Basonuclin may help control ribosomal RNA gene activity in skin cells.
15 citations
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June 2020 in “Applied Materials Today” The SA-MS hydrogel is a promising material for improving wound healing and skin regeneration in diseases like diabetes and skin cancer.
8 citations
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa may involve gut and oral bacteria, suggesting targeted treatments could help.
3 citations
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May 2008 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” Mouse Epidermal Neural Crest Stem Cells can become various cell types.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Androgenetic alopecia is common hair loss caused by genetics and hormones, with treatments mainly slowing it down.
August 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activin increases skin tumor formation, skin Tregs help hair growth, lymph-node removal doesn't improve melanoma survival, cells can revert to stem cells in wound healing, and skin bacteria produce peptides that may treat infections.