95 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HPT axis hormones boost mitochondrial function and growth in hair follicles, potentially aiding hair health.
50 citations
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August 1999 in “Experimental dermatology” The control system for hair growth cycles is not well understood and needs more research.
42 citations
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March 2008 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Hormones and neuroendocrine factors control hair growth and color, and more research could lead to new hair treatment options.
27 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TCHHL1 is a protein important for hair growth, found in hair follicles.
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November 1978 in “Biochemistry” α-type filaments in guinea pig hair follicles have unique structural features.
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December 2001 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Permanent hair removal is hard, but using longer laser pulses at lower power might improve results.
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September 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” S100A8 and S100A9 proteins help form hair shafts during growth.
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May 2022 in “Cell discovery” The study found new details about human hair growth and suggests that preventing a specific biological pathway could potentially treat hair graying.
13 citations
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December 2019 in “Nutrients” An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Researchers found 44 proteins that change during different hair growth stages and may be important for hair follicle function.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Stem cell research & therapy” DNMT1 helps turn hair follicle stem cells into fat cells by blocking a specific microRNA.
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December 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Adiponectin reduces hair pigmentation and affects hair growth signals.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.
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May 2022 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Disrupted stem cell signals in hairpoor mice cause hair loss.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The study found that specific proteins are markers of hair follicle development in human fetuses.
April 2026 in “Microorganisms” SCFF may help promote hair growth and scalp health.
The study found that different genes are active in cashmere goats' hair growth stages, which can help improve cashmere production.
January 2026 in “Applied Sciences” Cyclic ADP-ribose helps regulate calcium and signals that promote hair growth in hair follicle cells.
May 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new genetic tool improves the study of hair growth and potential hair disorder treatments.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Altered lipid pathways in diabetic women may cause premature greying.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” The study provides insights into hair growth mechanisms in yaks.
Thyroid problems can cause hair loss and change hair texture.
STAT5 and Sox18 are crucial for hair growth and wound healing.
May 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book "Diseases of the Hair and Scalp" has outdated information and confusing content, but may still offer some insights.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” DNA methylation controls lncRNA2919, which negatively affects hair growth.
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May 1994 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” Mouse models help study genetic skin diseases.
14 citations
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February 2011 in “Experimental dermatology” A protein called COMP is part of the connective tissue in normal human hair follicles and may be important for hair health.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research” Human hair follicles can be grown in a lab for about a week.
2 citations
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March 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” Female pattern hair loss involves hair follicles shrinking, influenced by hormones like melatonin and prolactin.
February 2024 in “Tissue & Cell” New tissue engineering strategies show promise for regenerating human hair follicles, which could improve hair loss treatments.