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February 1983 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair regrowth slows with age due to changes in enzyme activity.
40 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The Trichoscan system was found to be inaccurate for measuring hair growth, needing better software to be useful.
39 citations
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October 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Human alpha defensin 5 helps heal wounds, reduce bacteria, and grow hair on burned skin.
22 citations
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August 1999 in “Experimental Dermatology” Certain drugs can cause early hair growth in mice by affecting the nerves.
7 citations
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair biology is complex and there are still unanswered questions about hair loss and follicle changes.
7 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” EGFR inhibitors often cause dry, brittle hair and eyebrow/eyelash changes.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” Keratin extract from human hair was found to promote hair growth in mice.
Aloe vera and celery extract in microemulsion form significantly improve hair growth.
3 citations
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May 2007 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair does not prevent acne.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “World Rabbit Science” The WIF1 gene is crucial for hair growth in Angora rabbits.
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August 2014 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” Recombinant goat VEGF164 speeds up hair growth in mice.
December 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Illite can effectively carry minoxidil for hair growth without causing scalp irritation.
March 2024 in “Tissue engineering. Part A” Negative pressure therapy increases hair growth in mice.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical” Avemor, a natural tonic made from aloe vera and moringa, was less effective than minoxidil in promoting hair growth on rabbits.
March 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Some Indonesian plants might help with hair growth, but research methods need improvement.
November 2019 in “Journal of Health and Allied Sciences” Maharanga bicolor and Hibiscus rosa sinensis extracts promote hair growth.
Pimpinella anisum L. extract significantly boosts hair growth in mice.
Cocor Bebek leaf extract may promote hair growth better than minoxidil at high concentrations.
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.
January 2017 in “Figshare” The herbal mix with Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens, and green tea boosts hair growth in mice.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FOL-005, a new substance, was found to reduce hair growth without toxicity when injected into skin, suggesting it could be used to treat excessive hair growth.
March 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” Minoxidil helps hair grow by opening specific channels in hair follicles.
Monegy, a mix of certain plant extracts, may promote hair growth and repair.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The recipient site can affect the growth and survival of transplanted hair but not its thickness.
June 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.
September 1984 in “Journal of Biological Education” Human hair growth involves active, resting, and intermediate phases, and examining plucked hairs can teach students about hair biology and diseases.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” Restoring hair follicle immune privilege may help treat alopecia areata.
May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Prunus mira Koehne kernels contain components like Vitamin E, β-sitosterol, and linoleic acid that can promote hair growth in mice.
Hair disorders are complex and varied, including hair loss, excessive growth, color, and shaft issues.
January 2010 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology” Rosemary oil may promote hair growth by enhancing enzyme activities and IGF-1 expression.