April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD73 may regulate hair growth and could be targeted for hair growth treatments.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MPZL3 protein affects hair growth cycles and could help manage hair loss.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Androgens promote beard growth but cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia, with TGF-β1 as a potential treatment target.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause fragile, sparse hair in humans, mice, and rats.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Hair dyes and perms can damage hair and scalp, but using interventions can reduce harm.
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November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A protein called HIF-1a helps control hair growth genes and could be targeted to treat hair loss.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stabilizing HIF1A in hair follicles may boost hair growth by enhancing energy production and blood vessel formation.
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December 2014 in “Nature Communications” Fibroblasts can be turned into melanocytes for potential skin treatments.
January 2026 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” Small extracellular vesicles from stem and immune cells show promise for treating various diseases but face challenges in clinical use.
March 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” HairTime can predict and adjust human sleep patterns using a hair sample.
July 2024 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Data-driven methods can help understand microbiota's role in diseases and develop personalized treatments.
January 2012 in “RepositóriUM (Universidade do Minho)” PLA nanoparticles can effectively deliver treatments to hair follicles, showing potential for hair therapy.
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May 2006 in “The FASEB journal” Oxidative stress causes hair to gray by damaging and killing pigment cells.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HPT axis hormones boost mitochondrial function and growth in hair follicles, potentially aiding hair health.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dexamethasone may influence hair growth by altering estrogen receptor activity in hair cells.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vδ1+ T-cells in the skin contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata and could be targeted for treatment.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BTNL2 helps protect hair follicles from immune attacks.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The research identified specific genes that are active in the cells crucial for hair growth.
ILC1-like cells can independently cause alopecia areata by affecting hair follicles.
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January 2002 Latanoprost, a glaucoma drug, showed potential for promoting hair growth in bald monkeys, especially at higher doses.
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March 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” ABCG2 protein marks stem-like skin cells in human epidermis.
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October 2021 in “Experimental cell research” Engineered vesicles from macrophages help hair growth in mice and humans.
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December 1990 in “PubMed” Keratinocytes in hair follicles differentiate similarly to skin cells, with specific patterns in different regions.
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May 2020 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” Vitamin D and its receptor are important for hair and scalp health and may help treat hair loss.
Supplements improve health, appearance, and athletic performance.
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October 2023 in “Science Advances” 3D bioprinting can now create skin with hair-like structures for medical use.
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July 2018 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Bleaching and combing damage hair's surface and mechanical properties.
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September 2008 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Low fluence photoepilation temporarily removes hair by targeting the hair follicle's pigmented area without severe damage.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” BTNL2 helps protect hair follicles from immune attacks, which could aid in treating alopecia areata.
October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Erythropoietin can promote hair growth by increasing IGF-1 in hair cells.