September 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Adipose-derived stem cells can be transformed into hair-forming cells using specific extracellular vesicles, offering potential for hair regeneration therapies.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Researchers created a stable rabbit cell line for hair research that doesn't age quickly or become cancerous.
November 2021 in “Austin therapeutics” Current treatments for hair loss from chemotherapy are limited, but new methods are being researched.
August 2019 in “Stem cells” New treatments for hair loss, fertility, and wound healing are being explored.
March 2019 in “Applied sciences” Laser therapy might help regrow hair in alopecia totalis better than steroids alone.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” There's a growing resistance to the antibiotic mupirocin in children's skin infections caused by MRSA in New York.
December 2013 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris is caused by immune system issues damaging hair follicles and stem cells.
November 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin and hair renewal is maintained by both fast and slow cycling stem cells, with hair regrowth primarily driven by specific stem cells in the hair follicle bulge. These cells can also help heal wounds and potentially treat hair loss.
August 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting discussed vitamin D3's role in fighting tuberculosis, potential treatments for skin conditions like psoriasis, and hair follicle regeneration as a possible solution for hair loss.
July 2025 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” Stem cell-derived exosomes could be a promising new treatment for hair regrowth.
March 2025 in “Regenerative Therapy” Spirulina maxima extract may help hair growth by boosting cell activity.
December 2022 in “Nature Communications” Bead-jet printing of stem cells improves muscle and hair regeneration.
November 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” Advancements in tissue engineering show promise for hair follicle regeneration to treat hair loss.
M-CSF-stimulated myeloid cells can turn into skin cells and help heal wounds and regrow hair.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” iPSCs could help develop treatments for hair loss.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A condition called Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia causes hair loss and scalp burning in middle-aged African women, and it's treated with various medications, hair transplants, and non-drug methods like wigs.
December 2015 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Using a gel called Diclofenac can potentially cause hair to grow back in bald spots in older men.
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Scientists made stem cells that can grow hair by adding three specific factors to them.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical cetirizine 1% promotes hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia patients.
March 2026 in “Trends in Sciences” A mouse model was created to study hair loss similar to humans.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” 3-Hydroxypropionic acid may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth in cells.
TLR2 helps control hair growth and regeneration, and its reduction with age or obesity can impair hair growth.
January 2023 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Stem cells can improve wound healing, reduce scars, promote hair growth, rejuvenate skin, and enhance fat grafts in plastic surgery, but there are still some concerns.
November 2022 in “Bioengineering” The method can test hair growth products using a lab-made hair-like structure that responds to known treatments.
Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing skin, with potential for treating skin disorders and improving wound healing.
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January 2008 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” The peptide GHK-Cu helps heal and remodel tissue, improves skin and hair health, and has potential for treating age-related inflammatory diseases.
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin but more research is needed on their long-term effects and skin penetration challenges.