May 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel with Poria cocos vesicles helps regrow hair in hair loss by activating specific cell signals.
87 citations
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February 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stem cells in developing hair follicles move to specific areas as they mature.
59 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of innovative optical health sciences/Journal of innovation in optical health science” Nanoparticles around 600-700 nm can effectively enter and stay in hair follicles for days, which may help in delivering drugs to specific cells.
10 citations
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June 2018 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare skin condition in a boy is likely due to a specific genetic mutation pattern.
Epidermal stem cells help renew skin and heal wounds, influenced by specific proteins and markers.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Congenital triangular alopecia is a harmless, non-spreading hair loss condition often seen in young children.
April 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Dermatology” A woman had skin and hair issues after a botulinum toxin injection.
28 citations
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May 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp inflammation can cause multiple hairs to grow from one follicle.
100 citations
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that two enzymes linked to hair loss are located in different parts of the scalp, supporting a common treatment's effectiveness.
December 2024 in “Therapeutic Delivery” Topical dutasteride shows promise for hair loss but needs more research.
April 2010 in “Cancer Research” Mcl-1 can activate Wnt signaling in skin cells, promoting growth and possibly cancer.
13 citations
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July 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” Vitamin D3 ointment improved skin bumps on the chin but didn't give lasting results after stopping use.
12 citations
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February 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The enzyme type 1 5α-reductase is more active in the hair follicle's lower part than in the skin's outer layer.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Some people experienced temporary hair loss after hair transplant surgery but recovered fully within 10 months.
8 citations
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November 2015 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Punctate follicular porokeratosis is a skin condition with specific features seen in hair follicles.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” A woman's temporary hair loss after face lift surgery stopped on its own, and hair grew back.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Localized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) can lead to scarring alopecia, highlighting the need to recognize and address this complication.
August 2023 in “Acta Scientific Paediatrics” A baby from an Indian family had a rare genetic disorder causing no scalp or body hair due to a specific gene deletion.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction can effectively treat a specific type of vitiligo.
109 citations
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Targeting hair follicles can improve skin treatments and reduce side effects.
89 citations
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November 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Using nanostructured lipid carriers to deliver spironolactone could improve treatment for hair loss.
75 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging mice have slower hair regeneration due to changes in signal balance, but the environment, not stem cell loss, controls this, suggesting treatments could focus on environmental factors.
55 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of liposome research” New liposomal formulations may improve delivery of treatments to hair follicles, potentially helping with hair loss.
12 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Found microRNA differences in hair cells, suggesting potential treatment targets for hair loss.
9 citations
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Both Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) are effective hair transplant methods; the best choice depends on the patient's needs and the surgeon's preference.
9 citations
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June 2003 in “Veterinary dermatology” Boxer dogs may have a genetic skin condition that worsens seasonally and can be treated with certain medications.
8 citations
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June 2019 in “Pharmaceutical research” Applying heat with certain chemicals can greatly improve how well isotretinoin gets into the skin through hair follicles.
5 citations
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September 1986 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair follicle stem cells could be used to treat the skin condition vitiligo.