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June 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Decorin, a protein, may help start hair growth and could be used to treat hair loss.
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September 2005 in “The American journal of pathology” Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.
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August 1981 in “PubMed” Trichilemmal keratinization is a unique process in hair follicles where the outer root sheath turns into keratin without a specific layer.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Natural extracts like kombucha, marine enzymes, and prebiotics can improve and restore damaged skin.
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August 2011 in “The EMBO Journal” The enzyme PA-PLA1α is important for proper hair follicle development.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Biological factors are crucial for developing new hair restoration treatments.
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September 2015 in “Acta biomaterialia” Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
January 2013 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine” YiFa compound serum may help treat hair loss by boosting hair follicle stem cell activity.
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.
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January 2015 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Brazilian keratin treatment can cause severe skin reactions.
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January 2017 in “Physical chemistry chemical physics/PCCP. Physical chemistry chemical physics” The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
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January 2010 in “PubMed” Current treatments for postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia stop hair loss but don't regrow hair.
December 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” Inhibiting SFRP1 may help treat hair loss.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CCCA may be a fibroproliferative disorder, and anti-fibrotic therapies could help.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair care products reduced hair roughness, a combination of Stemoxydine and Resveratrol increased hair density, fermented mackerel oil promoted hair growth, and genes TERT and Bmi-1 helped create new hair follicles.
December 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” The study concluded that key signs of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans are changes in terminal hair and vellus hair follicles, which likely start the inflammation and damage to hair follicles.
August 2014 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Platelet-released growth factors can treat hair loss by activating hair follicle stem cells, blocking certain pathways, and controlling inflammation and fibrosis.
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March 2009 in “Differentiation” Gene expression in wool follicles changes with growth cycles, offering insights into wool and human hair growth.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Pigmented concealing powders can improve the look of hair density for people with hair loss but need daily application and may not work well in wet conditions.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin D receptor and mediator 1 are crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
71 citations
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October 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HFMs can help study hair growth and test potential hair growth drugs.
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April 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Trichohyalin granules help inner root sheath cells in hair follicles harden by integrating with keratin filaments.
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Three specific proteins can turn adult skin cells into hair-growing cells, suggesting a new hair loss treatment.
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December 1998 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Keratin 19 forms less stable and shorter filaments than keratin 14, giving unique traits to certain skin cells.
May 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Melanogenesis inhibitors like kojic acid and niacinamide can reduce inflammation and pigment production in skin cells.
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March 2009 in “BioEssays” Hormones control keratin production in skin and hair.
January 2015 in “Kölner Universitäts PublikationsServer (Universität zu Köln)”
Genetic testing can help diagnose skin conditions but needs more research for full effectiveness.
March 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” EGFR helps hair follicles transition properly by controlling Stathmin levels.
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June 2008 in “American Journal Of Pathology” EGFR signaling is crucial for skin and hair health, and targeting it could help treat skin diseases and cancer.