6 citations
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September 2017 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Shortened PEDF peptides speed up skin wound healing by boosting cell growth.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Boiling and fermenting certain herbs can help hair grow by activating hair growth genes and pathways.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine” Hair removal cream effectively and painlessly treated infants with hair tourniquet syndrome.
6 citations
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June 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intense pulsed light treatment mainly damages pigmented hair parts but spares stem cells, allowing hair to regrow.
6 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might be linked to hair loss, but more research is needed.
6 citations
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January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation has become a less invasive procedure with natural results, suitable for certain adults with hair loss.
6 citations
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May 1987 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Syphilis patients showed abnormal hair root changes, with no difference between primary and secondary stages.
5 citations
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August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Hairy skin feels prickling more intensely than smooth skin.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “Cell proliferation” Chick embryo extract helps rat hair follicle stem cells potentially turn into Schwann cells, important for the nervous system.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Overexpressing Merkel cell virus proteins in human hair follicles can create clusters of cells that resemble Merkel cell cancer.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “Biomedicines” The engineered skin substitute helped grow skin with hair on mice.
5 citations
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December 2020 in “Gene” ANXA1 influences hair growth in mice through the EGF signaling pathway.
5 citations
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July 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Yak hair growth is influenced by genes and hormones, helping them adapt to alpine environments.
5 citations
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June 2017 in “in Vivo” Vitamin C deficiency changes gene expression, affecting skin and hair health.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that a thorough history, physical exam, and specific tests are crucial for diagnosing and managing hair loss effectively.
5 citations
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September 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to hair follicles, potentially improving treatments for conditions like acne and alopecia, and could also be used for vaccine delivery and gene therapy.
5 citations
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September 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Epigenetic changes are crucial for hair follicle stem cells to function properly.
5 citations
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April 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Micrografts and minigrafts for hair restoration provide high patient satisfaction and can cover large areas of hair loss, including sideburns, eyebrows, and beards.
5 citations
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November 2002 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Storing hair follicles at -20°C keeps them good for up to 15 days, which may help with hair transplants.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Dermatology” A patient grew extra hair on their ears after treatment for testicular cancer, possibly due to hormonal changes or genetics.
4 citations
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January 2025 in “Diagnostics” High-frequency ultrasonography helps diagnose and manage hair and nail disorders safely and effectively.
4 citations
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August 2024 in “Health Science Reports” Hair follicle punch grafts effectively help heal difficult wounds with few complications.
4 citations
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March 2024 in “Cells” MiR-23b and miR-133 affect sheep hair growth by targeting specific genes.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “Scientific reports” Crossbreeding improves goat fiber quality, and specific genes affect hair traits and color.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “Annals of translational medicine” Scientists created complete hair-like structures by growing mouse skin cells together in a special gel.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in molecular biosciences” Chronic stress in mice changes skin metabolism and gene expression, leading to hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Life” Tissue engineering could be a future solution for hair loss, but it's currently expensive, complex, and hard to apply in real-world treatments.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” Shampoo B, which uses water-soluble silicone, is better at detangling hair in wet conditions due to its two-layer conditioning film.