396 citations
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May 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Nerve signals are crucial for hair follicle stem cells to become skin stem cells and help in wound healing.
January 2017 in “PRISM (University of Calgary)” Unique genes in hair follicle cells help tissue regeneration.
January 2022 in “Yokohama National University Repository (Yokohama National University)” Exosomes from dermal papilla cells may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
14 citations
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September 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Growing hair cells with dermal cells can potentially treat hair loss.
November 2023 in “Cell Biology International” Tiny particles from umbilical cord stem cells may help hair grow back in a type of hair loss.
25 citations
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June 2021 in “Developmental Cell” Dying cells can help with faster healing and new hair growth by releasing a growth-promoting molecule.
1 citations
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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.
December 2024 in “Biomaterials Research” Exosomes from hair stem cells can reduce skin aging from UVB exposure.
36 citations
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” A special stem cell fluid can speed up wound healing and hair growth in mice.
September 2015 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Hair follicle stem cells could lead to new hair loss treatments.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain compounds can protect hair cells from aging and promote growth.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” Improving dermal papilla cells can help regenerate hair follicles.
September 2025 in “Digital Commons - RU (Rockefeller University)” FOXC1 is essential for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and maintaining their environment for healthy hair growth.
37 citations
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January 2009 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair follicle stem cells can turn into various cell types and help repair nerves.
December 2023 in “Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences” Stem cell-derived cytokines and growth factors may be a promising alternative for treating hair loss.
9 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Exosomes from stem cells may help treat hair loss.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Organoid” A new method was developed to efficiently grow skin hair follicles from stem cells, potentially aiding alopecia treatment.
11 citations
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June 2019 in “Tissue & Cell” Hair stem cells produce a protein called COL17A1 that plays a key role in their development and is linked to hair thinning and baldness.
September 2025 in “Digital Commons - RU (Rockefeller University)” Nfib in hair follicle stem cells boosts melanocyte stem cell growth and differentiation.
31 citations
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The conclusion is that understanding how hair follicle stem cells live or die is important for maintaining healthy tissue and repairing injuries, and could help treat hair loss, but there are still challenges to overcome.
23 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” The method successfully isolates hair follicle stem cells from mice for research.
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2 citations
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August 2012 in “Cell Stem Cell” The study showed that some hair follicle stem cells wake up to grow hair while others stay asleep, and that the environment around them is important for hair growth.
December 2017 in “Chin J Cell Stem Cell (Electronic Edition)” Hair follicle stem cells help skin wounds heal faster.
7 citations
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June 2021 in “Cell Proliferation” Low oxygen levels improve the function of hair and skin cells when they are in direct contact.
18 citations
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August 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ovine hair follicle stem cells can regenerate haired skin and may improve wool production.
59 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
19 citations
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September 2013 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Human hair follicle stem cells can become smooth muscle cells using specific growth factors.