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September 2010 in “Acta Ophthalmologica” Meibomian glands are like hair follicles without a hair shaft.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating STAT5 in the skin's dermal papilla is key for starting hair growth, regenerating hair follicles, and healing wounds.
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Finasteride may cause changes in dopamine-related genes, possibly leading to post-finasteride syndrome.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mouse skin fibroblasts vary in function and adaptability based on their environment.
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Thymosin β4 helps with healing, inflammation, and organ protection.
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October 2020 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” Microtechnology methods improve organoid production for medical research.
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July 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Stem cells are crucial for tissue growth, cancer treatment, and disease modeling, but challenges remain in clinical use.
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August 2021 in “Nature Cell Biology” Organoids can help study COVID-19 and develop treatments, but face challenges like instability and limited renewal.
Researchers developed a method to create artificial hair follicles that may help with hair loss treatment and research.
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January 2015 in “Biomedicine and Biotechnology” Bio-fortification through plant breeding can improve the nutritional value of staple crops by adding essential minerals.
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May 2011 in “Current Opinion in Ophthalmology” New treatments using stem cells and special materials show promise for severe eye surface disease.
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January 2023 in “Cancer Research” AMPK activation may reduce melanoma risk in red-haired individuals.
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September 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
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January 2015 in “Medical hypotheses” TCDD disrupts skin stem cells, causing skin issues like chloracne.
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” T-cell reconstitution after thymus transplantation can cause hair whitening and loss.
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January 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” ADAM 10 and ADAM 12 proteins are involved in different stages of hair growth and could be targets for treating hair disorders.
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June 2017 in “Endocrine Reviews” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.
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March 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” A mutation in the hairless gene speeds up severe itchy skin in mice on a special diet.
October 2025 in “Science Advances” IFN-γ production by CD4 T cells is crucial for causing alopecia areata.
Erythropoietin overexpression disrupts hair growth and fat formation in mice.
Blocking GPR91 can help prevent and reverse hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
December 2023 in “Annals of phytomedicine” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
September 2023 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” Lipids are important for healthy hair, but their exact role is not fully understood and needs more research.
Thermal spring waters and their microbes could be good for skin health and treating some skin conditions in skincare products.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating the hexosamine pathway can improve skin health and increase hair follicle stem cells.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Stress in hair follicle cells increases certain immune-related proteins, which might contribute to hair loss conditions.
January 2023 in “Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Stauntonia hexaphylla extract can help treat hair loss by blocking certain hormones.