23 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ethosomal minoxidil improves hair growth by penetrating deeper into skin and shortening hair cycle.
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.
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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.
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Finasteride-loaded proniosomes effectively promote hair growth in mice.
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Effective delivery systems are crucial for siRNA hair loss treatments to work better.
February 2026 in “Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects” JAK inhibitors can enter the skin through hair follicles using a unique pathway.
December 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” Improving blood vessel health and controlling uric acid may help manage alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Genetic differences in sheep affect wool type, with fat and immune genes influencing hair traits.
June 1984 in “Clinical Biochemistry” Hair chromium levels might indicate chromium status and relate to glucose metabolism issues.
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September 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may cause sexual side effects, breast complications, and other health risks in men with hair loss.
February 2025 in “Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research” The combination of finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil is generally safe for treating male hair loss with minimal side effects.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Some patients may experience lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects from 5α-reductase inhibitor therapy.
December 2025 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” Hair testing is crucial for forensic science and public health.
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March 2007 in “Biological Chemistry” Deleting the scd1 gene in mice prevents obesity by disrupting skin lipids and improving heat regulation.
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March 2016 in “PubMed” Smaller particles improve drug delivery through the skin.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
44 citations
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July 2016 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Scientists discovered that certain stem cells from mice and humans can be used to grow new hair follicles and skin glands when treated with a special mixture.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” sPLA2-X is crucial for normal hair growth and follicle health.
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September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using a special stem cell formula on the scalp once a month for six months helped people with hair loss grow more hair.
22 citations
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January 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The meeting focused on understanding, diagnosing, and finding treatments for irreversible hair loss diseases.
21 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicles evolved from oil glands, with hair aiding secretion transport.
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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.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The method improves acne treatment by enhancing drug delivery and reducing skin irritation.
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March 2022 in “BioEssays” Hydra can help understand human hair follicle microbiomes and develop new skin disease therapies.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “Cosmetics” The extract reduced sebum production and promoted hair growth.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Lipid-based nanocosmeceuticals improve skin therapy by enhancing ingredient delivery and effectiveness for anti-aging and skin disorders.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal hair serum gel improves scalp health, strengthens hair, and promotes growth.
March 2026 in “Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials/Journal of mechanical behavior of biomedical materials” Hair cuticles remain stable and resilient under stress due to strong protein content and crosslinking.
March 2026 in “Critical Care Medicine” Hair restoration can cause severe seizures due to combined drug toxicity.
January 2026 in “Preprints.org” Nanotechnology shows promise for treating hair loss but faces safety and approval challenges.