May 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Prostaglandin D2, found in higher levels in bald scalps, stops hair growth, suggesting that blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
September 2014 in “Genes and Cells” Genetically modified umbilical cord blood cells improved skin wound healing in rats.
29 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat under the skin releases HGF which helps hair grow and gain color.
January 2016 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A substance called prostaglandin D2 is found more in bald scalps and it stops hair from growing. Blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
33 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PTHrP and its receptor can control blood vessel growth and hair development in mouse skin.
April 2018 in “Radiotherapy and Oncology” Prostaglandin helps regenerate hair follicles after radiation damage.
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December 2020 in “PLoS ONE” Genetic factors influence growth and brain development in children.
December 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin (I-PRF) is more effective than platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating hair loss.
7 citations
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December 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Sh-Polypeptide 9 may be better than minoxidil for hair growth and protection against damage.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Laser treatment boosts hair growth by activating a key growth factor.
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November 2022 in “Nutrients” Hair glucocorticoid levels and gut bacteria are linked to growth rates in piglets.
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January 2020 in “Libri Oncologici Croatian Journal of Oncology” PRP injections improve intestinal healing in rabbits with fewer complications than soaking.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel helps heal wounds and regrow hair by mimicking a baby's environment.
60 citations
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December 2021 in “Cytokine & growth factor reviews” PRP therapy shows promise in healing and tissue repair across various medical fields but needs more research for standardization and optimization.
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January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” IGF-I promotes hair growth by keeping hair follicles in the growth phase longer.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “Animal biotechnology” The PLP2 gene affects cashmere fiber quality in goats and is linked to hair growth and loss.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” FGF12 is important for hair growth and could be targeted for hair loss treatment.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” FOL-026 peptide can help repair blood vessels and promote growth, offering potential treatment for vascular diseases.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Charles Sturt University Research Output (CRO)” Pregnancy increases hair growth in dairy cattle.
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January 2023 in “Nutrients” Hordenine may help hair grow by activating a specific cell growth pathway.
23 citations
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January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Adding human blood vessel cells to hair follicle germs may improve hair growth and quality.
January 2021 in “Hair therapy & transplantation”
December 2025 in “Molecules” DPP may help hair regrowth by improving blood vessel function under stress.
14 citations
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December 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Growth hormone levels affect hair growth and loss, with too much causing excess hair and too little leading to hair loss.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” PRP is effective for treating hair loss, especially with other treatments.
April 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” Platelet-rich plasma therapy can reduce hair loss and enhance hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients, with no side effects observed.
23 citations
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November 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Platelet lysate is more effective than activated autologous platelet-rich plasma or saline in improving hair growth after hair restoration surgery.
Latanoprost increases VEGF protein in human cells, which may help hair growth.
5 citations
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November 2020 in “Cells” Placental mesenchymal stem cells and their conditioned medium significantly improve healing in local radiation injuries.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The nutritional supplement Pilopeptan® WOMAN improved hair growth and thickness in women with hair loss.