February 2024 in “Pharmaceutical research” Hair follicles affect how well small molecules can pass through the skin, and this varies depending on the molecule's features.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The plant extracts may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing DHT levels.
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February 2011 in “Genes & Development” EZH1 and EZH2 are crucial for healthy hair growth and skin repair.
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January 2022 in “Health Science Reports” Gremlin proteins help regulate hair growth by balancing signals in hair follicles.
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December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Acne treatment with isotretinoin increases the presence of p53, a protein, in skin and oil glands, which may help reduce acne severity.
April 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Natural permeation enhancers help emulgels deliver drugs through the skin more effectively.
The nutraceutical with rosemary may reduce inflammation in dog skin.
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November 2014 in “PLOS Computational Biology” The study concluded that hair growth in mice is regulated by a stable interaction between skin cell types, and disrupting this can cause hair loss.
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March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The review highlights the need for more research on transgender dermatology, the role of dermatologists in gender affirmation, and the effects of hormone therapy on skin and hair.
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December 1942 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Choline and biotin are important for liver health and preventing certain deficiencies in animals, and more research is needed to understand their benefits in humans.
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May 2003 in “Development” Myc activation reduces skin stem cells by affecting cell adhesion.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle size and distribution vary significantly across different body sites.
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January 2020 in “Research” Microneedle technology has advanced for painless drug delivery and sensitive detection but faces a gap between experimental use and clinical needs.
April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” MJ04, a new compound, effectively promotes hair growth and is a potential topical treatment for hair loss.
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
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May 2025 in “MedComm” Organoid technology is improving personalized medicine by better predicting drug responses and treatments.
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January 2023 in “Langmuir” Solubility in skin changes with hydration, affecting chemical absorption.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-1 receptor absence in mice leads to skin cysts and changes in immune response after UVB exposure.
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
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February 2018 in “Nature Reviews Genetics” Stem cell plasticity is crucial for wound healing but can also contribute to cancer development.
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January 2007 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” Liposomes better deliver minoxidil for hair loss treatment than niosomes.
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June 2013 in “Biomaterials” Scientists created 3D hair-like structures that could help study hair growth and test treatments.
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Biotin supplements are unnecessary for most people but may help with certain conditions like biotin deficiency, brittle nails, and some hair loss.
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July 2017 in “PLoS Biology” Hair follicle patterns form through a mix of self-organization and signaling interactions.
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November 2010 in “Journal of morphology” Antler velvet hair and body hair of red deer have different structures that help with protection and insulation.
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July 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that specific cells are essential for hair growth and more research is needed to understand how to maintain their hair-inducing properties.
156 citations
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December 2012 in “Cell Stem Cell” TGF-β is crucial for controlling stem cell behavior and changes in its signaling can lead to diseases like cancer.
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April 2017 in “Experimental dermatology” CD80CD86 deficiency causes hair loss by disrupting regulatory T cells.
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October 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mouse profilaggrin helps in skin cell differentiation and may be involved in calcium signaling.
December 2023 in “The journal of physical chemistry. B (1997 : Online)” Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.