330 citations
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December 2009 in “Cell stem cell” SKPs are similar to adult skin stem cells and could help in skin repair and hair growth.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using human recombinant hyaluronidase in donor strip harvesting may improve the procedure.
37 citations
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October 2006 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” A unique gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets without causing hair loss.
June 2014 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” Injecting lab-grown hair cells into the scalp can regrow hair.
61 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was found not effective in treating male-patterned hair loss.
13 citations
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August 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatology” HKN-2 antibody targets specific skin and hair cells, showing keratin complexity.
6 citations
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May 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Higher cell number PRP improves hair density and diameter more than lower cell number PRP.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma shows potential for hair growth, but more research is needed to determine the best preparation method.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Differences in growth factors in platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss can vary between patients and can be influenced by the devices used, possibly leading to inconsistent results.
115 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cheap and easy treatment for hair loss, but not suitable for everyone. It also helps in healing ulcers, rejuvenating skin, and improving hair transplants.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” PRLR mutations affect cattle growth and hair weight in hot climates.
39 citations
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January 2019 in “Cells” Gene therapy has potential as a future treatment for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
4 citations
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April 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin is better than platelet-rich plasma for promoting hair growth.
January 2016 in “Hematology & Transfusion International Journal” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections can improve hair count, thickness, and strength in people with androgenic alopecia.
November 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” PRP and minoxidil are similarly effective for hair density, but PRP has higher patient satisfaction.
January 2015 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma injections are an effective treatment for hair loss with minimal side effects.
1 citations
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November 2008 in “Acta crystallographica” Scientists successfully created and analyzed the structure of a part of the human androgen receptor with specific modulators and a peptide to understand how it binds differently in various tissues.
PRP therapy significantly regrows hair and satisfies patients without side effects.
2 citations
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April 2012 in “Science-business Exchange” Blocking a protein called prostaglandin D2 might help treat hair loss.
2 citations
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March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Hairless mammals have genetic changes in both their protein-coding and regulatory sequences related to hair.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” PRP therapy effectively improves hair growth in young men with early-to-moderate hair loss.
November 2025 in “Northern International Medical College Journal” PRP injections can effectively improve knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
Newly designed proteins can effectively degrade specific proteins in cells, offering a potential new therapy method.
13 citations
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February 2024 in “Cureus” Platelet-rich plasma can speed up bone healing and shows promise in orthopaedic treatments.
March 2023 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Activated platelet-rich plasma is effective and safe for treating hair loss.
19 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Type I and Type II keratin chains can form heterodimers despite sequence differences.
11 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss gene linked to prostate issues.
11 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of medical ethics” PRP injections may be an effective treatment for severe hair loss.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 6.1% of patients seeking PRP for hair loss had undiagnosed cicatricial alopecia, which PRP cannot treat.