January 2018 in “Open access journal of pharmaceutical research” Biofield Energy Healing may increase hair growth by enhancing cell proliferation.
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March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) slows down hair growth and promotes hair follicle regression.
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June 2019 in “Stem cells” Special particles from skin cells can promote hair growth by activating a specific growth signal.
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January 2021 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Human skin cells with stem-like features can help create new hair follicles and sebaceous glands when combined with other cells.
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color production is closely linked to the active growth phase of hair in mice and may also influence hair growth itself.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” UVB radiation harms hair growth and health, causing cell death and other changes in human hair follicles.
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December 2011 in “PLoS ONE” Radiofrequency exposure can stimulate hair growth by increasing IGF-1 in hair follicle cells.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different methods of preparing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can affect wound healing and hair regrowth in plastic surgery. Using a kit with specific standards helps isolate PRP that meets quality criteria. Non-Activated PRP and Activated PRP have varying effects depending on the tissue and condition treated. For hair regrowth, Non-Activated PRP increased hair density more than Activated PRP. Both treatments improved various aspects of scalp health.
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January 1993 in “Archives of dermatological research” Human hair follicles can grow and stay healthy for up to 8 days in a lab setting.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Removing Lrig1-positive cells in mice leads to temporary loss of sebaceous glands.
March 2019 in “The International Journal of Advanced Smart Convergence” Radish saponin extract may help grow hair in balding mice.
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August 2000 in “Cell” Hair follicle stem cells can form both hair follicles and skin.
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April 2010 in “Developmental Cell” β-catenin in the dermal papilla is crucial for normal hair growth and repair.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Grafted rodent and human cells can regenerate hair follicles, but efficiency decreases with age.
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May 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Benign follicular mucinosis involves immune cells attacking hair follicles.
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March 2009 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Vitamin C derivative helps hair grow longer by making cells produce a growth factor through a specific cellular pathway.
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March 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil treatment can reduce hair shedding, increase hair volume, and even change hair color in patients with loose anagen hair syndrome.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Tianeptine may help prevent hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing cell death.
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January 2014 in “PubMed” Hair growth is controlled by cycles influenced by hormones and various signals.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A new treatment using skin and hair cells may help heal stubborn leg ulcers effectively and safely.
September 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SLC3A2 is crucial for hair follicle stem cell function and hair growth.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” WS Biotin, a new form of D-Biotin, improves water solubility and shows potential for hair and skin care without being toxic at low levels.
Trichodysplasia spinulosa can occur after a heart transplant due to immunosuppressive drugs.
December 2015 in “Vascular Pharmacology” Hair papilla cells are crucial for blood vessel development in hair follicles, affecting hair growth and loss.
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human stem cells can help form hair follicles in mice.
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October 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating Kras in mouse skin causes excess skin and hair loss.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.
Researchers developed a method to create artificial hair follicles that may help with hair loss treatment and research.
December 2016 in “Paleontological Journal” Hair growth can be induced by transplanting certain cells, but these cells lose their properties during culturing. The best cell interaction happens in a liquid medium under gravity, and using collagen doesn't help. Future research could focus on using growth factors to stimulate these cells.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific mutation in the TRPV3 gene causes hair follicle cells to develop improperly, leading to hair loss.