208 citations
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January 2013 in “Lab on a Chip” The Multi-Organ-Chip improves the growth and quality of skin and hair in the lab, potentially replacing animal testing.
173 citations
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January 2014 in “Nature Cell Biology” Wnt signaling controls whether hair follicle stem cells stay inactive or regenerate hair.
71 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of molecular cell biology/Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” mTOR signaling helps activate hair stem cells by balancing out the suppression caused by BMP during hair growth.
54 citations
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August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Modern hair transplants use small grafts for a natural look and drugs to prevent further loss, with high patient satisfaction.
48 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Hair analysis can reveal metabolic changes and potential pregnancy complications.
42 citations
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January 2009 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” A certain surfactant sticks to human hair, making it change from water-repelling to water-attracting, which could help in hair conditioning.
34 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Hydrogen peroxide and monoethanolamine in hair dye can cause dermatitis and hair loss.
30 citations
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October 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Inhibiting glycogen metabolism can promote hair growth.
29 citations
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December 2019 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Fully regenerating human hair follicles not yet achieved.
26 citations
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Hair loss patients have different microbes in hair follicles, possibly affecting hair loss.
26 citations
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October 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” L-Carnitine-L-tartrate may help hair grow and prevent hair loss.
22 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control could lead to new hair loss treatments.
20 citations
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December 2010 in “Burns” PL-FUT is an effective hair restoration method for burn victims with minimal scarring and high patient satisfaction.
20 citations
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February 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” Dog hair grows back in about 14 weeks after being clipped for surgery, and the season doesn't really affect this growth rate.
19 citations
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December 2018 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” Small molecule IM boosts hair growth by changing stem cell metabolism.
19 citations
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July 2011 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” The hair follicle bulge is an important area for adult stem cells involved in hair growth and repair, with potential for medical use needing more research.
12 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation is the only permanent solution for female pattern hair loss and can greatly improve quality of life with careful planning.
12 citations
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October 2017 in “Radiation Research” mTORC1 signaling needed for quick hair follicle recovery after radiation damage.
10 citations
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May 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation using PLFUT is effective for eyebrow restoration with natural-looking results and no scarring.
8 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Punch grafting treats vitiligo faster but can cause a cobblestone look, while follicular hair transplantation is slower but looks better and has no side effects.
8 citations
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Exosomes from umbilical cord cells fix hearing loss and damaged ear hair cells in mice.
6 citations
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December 2021 in “PLoS Genetics” Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 is not needed for hair regeneration.
5 citations
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June 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair restoration for East Asians should consider their unique characteristics like head shape, hair thickness, and hair density, and use modified procedures and treatments to minimize scarring and maintain hair density.
3 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Adding hair restoration to a cosmetic surgery practice requires a skilled team and specialized equipment.
3 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” PRGF treatments increased hair number and thickness in people with hair loss, with more injections leading to better results.
3 citations
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June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
2 citations
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March 2021 in “Molecular Immunology” Dermal macrophages might help regrow hair.
1 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplant surgery reduces scalp sensitivity by almost 40%, and smokers have less scalp sensitivity than non-smokers. The time since surgery doesn't significantly affect this.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Alopecia can often be managed effectively with various treatments, but early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Biofibre ® 4.0 hair implants are safe and satisfy most patients with hair loss.