April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found genes that may protect certain scalp cells from hair loss.
January 2021 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” Levothyroxine effectively treated a dog's skin and hair problems caused by hypothyroidism.
February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Prss53 affects hair shape and bone development in rabbits.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain products and treatments can improve hair health and growth.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein CTCF is essential for skin development, maintaining hair follicles, and preventing inflammation.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SM04755 may be an effective topical treatment for psoriasis.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Triptolide effectively and safely reduces actinic keratosis lesions in mice.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicles have a scent receptor that can influence hair growth.
August 2015 in “MOJ proteomics & bioinformatics” ePUKs could be valuable for regenerative medicine due to their wound healing abilities.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles and may harm heart health.
June 2014 in “Journal of biomedical research” Sargassum fusiforme extracts help promote hair growth.
January 2014 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Notch1 helps skin heal by attracting cells that aid repair.
January 2006 in “Carl von Ossiezky University of Oldenburg” Unpigmented keratinocytes absorb substances faster, while melanocytes bind more strongly to melanin.
March 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Keratinocyte Growth Factor-Hair Serum may help prevent hair loss during chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Electrical epilation damages hair follicles and surrounding skin, likely preventing hair regrowth.
March 2013 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Hormones significantly affect hair growth and loss, with potential for new treatments.
June 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hydrogen peroxide may have both positive and negative effects on wound healing, and its safe concentration for hair transplant surgery is unclear.
January 2007 in “The Year book of dermatology” Researchers successfully isolated and identified key stem cells in human hair follicles, which could help develop new skin and hair treatments.
December 2022 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Latanoprost-loaded nanotransfersomes could help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
December 2016 in “Paleontological Journal” Hair growth can be induced by transplanting certain cells, but these cells lose their properties during culturing. The best cell interaction happens in a liquid medium under gravity, and using collagen doesn't help. Future research could focus on using growth factors to stimulate these cells.
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April 2014 in “Drug discovery today” Melatonin helps regulate sleep and may aid in treating various health issues.
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December 2007 in “Gender Medicine” Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The document concludes that dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are linked to inflammation and skin changes, and treating them with specific shampoos can reduce these issues.
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August 2020 in “Nanomaterials” Electrospun nanofibers show promise for enhancing blood vessel growth in tissue engineering but need further research to improve their effectiveness.
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January 1995 in “PubMed” Mouse melanocyte structure and function are influenced by genetics, hormones, and environmental factors.
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March 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Children with atopic dermatitis often have sleep problems due to itching and may benefit from melatonin, which helps with sleep and skin symptoms.
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil stimulates hair growth by increasing hair thickness and prolonging growth phase.
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July 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin and hair can regenerate after injury due to changes in gene activity, with potential links to how cancer spreads. Future research should focus on how new hair follicles form and the processes that trigger their creation.
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June 2012 in “Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution” Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
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July 2016 in “Biochemical Journal” Wnt proteins from certain skin cells are crucial for normal hair growth and renewal.