research Human hair follicles operate an internal Cori cycle and modulate their growth via glycogen phosphorylase
Inhibiting glycogen metabolism can promote hair growth.
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research Identification of transcriptional targets of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in dermal papilla cells of human scalp hair follicles: EP2 is a novel transcriptional target of Wnt3a
Wnt3a activates certain genes in hair follicle cells, including a newly discovered one, EP2, which may affect hair growth.
research Evaluating hair growth promoting effects of candidate substance: A review of research methods
The document concludes that while lab results for hair growth promotion are promising, human trials are needed and better testing methods should be developed.
research Dermal papilla cells induce keratinocyte tubulogenesis in culture
Skin cells can help create early hair-like structures in lab cultures.
research Intragenic deletion in the Desmoglein 4 gene underlies the skin phenotype in the Iffa Credo “hairless” rat
A gene deletion causes the "hairless" trait in Iffa Credo rats.
research Hair growth‐promotion effects of different alternating current parameter settings are mediated by the activation of Wnt/β‐catenin and MAPK pathway
Certain electric currents can promote hair growth by activating specific cell pathways.
research Activation of β-Catenin Signaling in CD133-Positive Dermal Papilla Cells Drives Postnatal Hair Growth
Activating β-catenin in certain skin cells speeds up hair growth in mice.
research Comparison of Systemic Mycophenolate Mofetil with Topical Clobetasol in Lichen Planopilaris: A Parallel-Group, Assessor- and Analyst-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
Topical clobetasol is recommended over mycophenolate mofetil for treating Lichen Planopilaris due to better safety and patient satisfaction.
research Expression and function of nuclear receptor co-activator 4: evidence of a potential role independent of co-activator activity
NcoA4 may have roles beyond helping control gene activity, possibly affecting cell behavior and stability.
research Inhibitory activities of some traditional Chinese herbs against testosterone 5α-reductase and effects of Cacumen platycladi on hair re-growth in testosterone-treated mice
Certain Chinese herbs, especially Cacumen platycladi, can promote hair regrowth and reduce hair loss-related hormone levels in mice.
research Persistent Sexual and Nonsexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Younger Men
Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
research VEGF upregulates VEGF receptor-2 on human outer root sheath cells and stimulates proliferation through ERK pathway
VEGF stimulates hair cell growth and increases growth receptor levels through a specific signaling pathway.
research Divergent proliferation patterns of distinct human hair follicle epithelial progenitor niches in situ and their differential responsiveness to prostaglandin D2
Different human hair follicle stem cells grow at different rates and respond differently to a baldness-related compound.
research Epigenetic regulation in adult stem cells and cancers
Understanding how epigenetic regulation affects stem cells is key to cancer insights and new treatments.
research Topical minoxidil reduces blood pressure
Minoxidil can lower blood pressure in some people.
research ROR2 regulates self-renewal and maintenance of hair follicle stem cells
ROR2 is essential for hair follicle stem cell renewal and maintenance.
research Transgenic Flash Mice for In Vivo Quantitative Monitoring of Canonical Wnt Signaling to Track Hair Follicle Cycle Dynamics
Researchers developed a mouse model that tracks hair growth using bioluminescence, improving accuracy in studying hair cycles.
research Protective effects of finasteride against testosterone-induced calcium oxalate crystallization and crystal-cell adhesion
Finasteride helps prevent kidney stones, but side effects need more research.
research Low-level laser treatment stimulates hair growth via upregulating Wnt10b and β-catenin expression in C3H/HeJ mice
Low-level laser treatment helps mice grow hair by increasing certain protein levels linked to hair growth.
research Mouse Spermatogenesis Reflects the Unity and Diversity of Tissue Stem Cell Niche Systems
Mouse spermatogenesis shows that stem cells can behave flexibly and move widely in open environments.
research Dengue Virus Infects Primary Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
Dengue virus can infect human hair follicle cells and may cause hair loss.
research Urticaria Neonatorum: Accumulation of tryptase‐expressing mast cells in the skin lesions of newborns with Erythema Toxicum
Newborns with the common rash Erythema Toxicum have many active mast cells in their skin, but these cells don't produce the LL-37 peptide.
research Toxic epidermal necrolysis due to cephalexin
A woman developed a severe skin reaction called toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking the antibiotic cephalexin.
research Establishment of SV40T-transformed human dermal papilla cells and identification of dihydrotestosterone-regulated genes by cDNA microarray
Researchers created a cell line to study hair growth and found specific genes affected by dihydrotestosterone.
research Protective effects of human umbilical cord blood‑derived mesenchymal stem cells against dexamethasone‑induced apoptotic cell death in hair follicles
Stem cells from umbilical cord blood may prevent hair loss caused by certain medications.
research LncRNA-XIST promotes dermal papilla induced hair follicle regeneration by targeting miR-424 to activate hedgehog signaling
XIST RNA helps regenerate hair follicles by targeting miR-424 and activating hedgehog signaling.
research 15-deoxy prostaglandin J2, the nonenzymatic metabolite of prostaglandin D2, induces apoptosis in keratinocytes of human hair follicles: a possible explanation for prostaglandin D2-mediated inhibition of hair growth
A substance called 15-deoxy prostaglandin J2 can cause hair follicle cells to die, which might explain how prostaglandin D2 can lead to hair loss.
research Bacillus/Trapa japonica Fruit Extract Ferment Filtrate enhances human hair follicle dermal papilla cell proliferation via the Akt/ERK/GSK-3β signaling pathway
The extract from Bacillus/Trapa japonica fruit helps increase hair growth and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
research Scalp involvement in pemphigus: a prognostic marker
Scalp involvement in pemphigus means the disease is more severe and harder to treat.
research Enrichment and Characterization of Human Dermal Stem/Progenitor Cells by Intracellular Granularity
Scientists identified a unique type of human skin stem cell that could help with tissue repair.