6 citations
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August 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” α-Phellandrene may help prevent hair loss by increasing growth factors and cell growth in hair cells through a specific signaling pathway.
6 citations
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March 2020 in “Scientific reports” Hair growth genes work better with more glucose due to changes in gene-regulating markers.
6 citations
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August 2014 in “Toxicologic pathology” Blocking DGAT1 reduces oil gland size in mice and dogs, but only mice experience hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Washing hair daily is better and preferred, with no negative effects.
April 2025 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The new drug delivery system improves bicalutamide skin retention for better treatment of hair loss.
September 2022 in “Curēus” The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stabilizing HIF-1A in hair follicles may reduce oxidative stress and promote hair growth by increasing glycolysis.
49 citations
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October 2017 in “Nutrients” Equisetum debile extract, especially the ethyl acetate type, may be a promising natural ingredient for anti-hair loss products.
9 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants may help treat hair loss.
222 citations
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September 2016 in “JCI insight” Tofacitinib is safe and effective for severe alopecia areata, but hair loss may return 2 months after stopping treatment.
82 citations
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May 2009 in “Development” EGF and KGF signalling prevent hair follicle formation and promote skin cell development in mice.
68 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prostaglandin D2 blocks new hair growth after skin injury through the Gpr44 receptor.
43 citations
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July 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Scientists created tiny particles that release medicine on the skin and in hair, working better at certain pH levels and being safe for skin cells.
42 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
40 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” Iron deficiency may contribute to hair loss.
31 citations
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December 2002 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. G, General subjects/Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects (Online)” The research found two types of calcium in human hair, one that varies among individuals and another that is consistent across people.
23 citations
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August 2019 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Pollution exposure speeds up hair damage.
18 citations
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October 2014 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Eating vitamin A affects hair growth and health by changing cell signals in mice.
17 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution” Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
13 citations
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July 2018 in “Obesity surgery” Over half of patients had hair loss after weight-loss surgery, especially women, linked to low zinc and vitamin B12 levels.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Proteoglycans are important for hair growth, and a specific treatment can help reduce hair loss.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” People in Jeddah know about Vitamin D and its sources but are unclear on how much they need daily, and while many women take supplements, attitudes towards increasing Vitamin D levels vary.
August 2025 in “Animal nutrition” α-Ketoglutaric acid improves hair growth, rabbit performance, and antioxidant levels.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The research found that measuring androgens in urine can give extra information about body metabolism and is linked to androgen levels in the blood, especially in young girls.
August 2023 in “The Indonesian Biomedical Journal” Rosemary essential oil improved hair growth and thickness in UVB-exposed mice.
May 2021 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” People with premature hair graying have an imbalance between harmful and protective molecules in their body, hinting that antioxidants might help.
January 2019 in “Trace Elements in Medicine (Moscow)” Hair analysis may help monitor health in children with Down syndrome and obesity.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nicotinic acid reduces excessive oil production in skin cells by activating a specific receptor, which could help treat acne.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The reconstructed skin model from hair follicles functions like human skin in processing chemicals and can be used to test ingredient safety.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Men are increasingly seeking quick-result cosmetic treatments for their thicker, oilier skin and hair loss issues.