55 citations
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March 2010 in “Aging” Circadian clock genes are important for hair growth and may affect aging-related hair loss and graying.
29 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” UV radiation causes skin cancer, but sunscreens and certain drugs can help prevent it.
22 citations
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April 2022 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Hair follicle-derived extracellular vesicles may help heal chronic wounds as effectively as those from adipose tissue.
19 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp hair follicle microbes affect hair health and could be used for treatments.
16 citations
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May 2015 in “Tissue Engineering Part C-methods” A two-step method was created in 2015 to make more cells that help with hair growth, but they need to be combined with other cells for 4 days to actually form new hair.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “Stem cells” Low-dose radiation affects hair stem cell function and survival by changing their genetic material's structure.
13 citations
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November 2017 in “Neurotoxicity research/Neurotoxicity resarch” Sodium metabisulfite increases sodium channel activity, leading to higher cell excitability and potential damage.
9 citations
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October 2011 in “Journal of proteomics” Taxol damages hair growth cells, causing hair loss.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “Cell regeneration” Hair follicle stem cells are similar to bone marrow stem cells but are better for fat cell research.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Using mesenchymal stem cells or their exosomes is safe for COVID-19 patients and helps improve lung healing and oxygen levels.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata by affecting immune responses and cell death in hair follicles.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “BioEssays” Dandruff might be caused by changes in how hair follicles naturally release oils and an immune response to this imbalance.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Radiation therapy damages skin structure and immune function, causing inflammation and potential hair loss.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Biomedicines” Menopause can cause hair thinning and texture changes due to hormonal and metabolic shifts.
July 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Herbal remedies like ginseng and green tea may help regenerate hair follicles damaged by pesticides.
July 2025 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Intermittent compression therapy is safe and doesn't harm tissue.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Maternal melatonin improves offspring hair growth by affecting specific proteins and pathways.
Intermittent fasting slows hair growth by damaging hair follicle cells.
April 2024 in “Biomolecules” Exosomal miRNAs from stem cells can help improve skin health and delay aging.
January 2024 in “Biology of sex differences” Dihydrotestosterone makes arteries stiffer in female mice by reducing estrogen receptor expression.
September 2023 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Drying hair with a microfiber towel better maintains hair strength and structure than using a cotton towel or blow-drier.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” The circadian clock plays a key role in hair growth and its disruption can affect hair regeneration.
December 2015 in “Vascular Pharmacology” Prasugrel is better than clopidogrel at preventing heart damage and improving blood flow in small heart vessels during heart artery procedures.
32 citations
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin, a hormone, can help protect skin from aging by reducing stress, inflammation, and damage, and may also help treat hair loss in women.
20 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Breathing in high levels of certain air pollutants significantly increases women's risk of developing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
6 citations
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May 2025 in “Cosmetics” Sunscreen technology is improving with new ingredients and methods to better protect skin from sun damage.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “Animals” Sodium sulfide slows wound healing, while electric shaving is the safest for preoperative hair removal.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” TRPV4 helps cells repair tissue and reduce scarring by controlling calcium levels.
47 citations
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April 2000 in “The American journal of pathology” Bcl-2 overexpression protects against UVB damage but worsens hair loss from chemotherapy.