May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Shi-Bi-Man activates hair follicle stem cells and promotes hair growth by changing lactic acid metabolism and other cellular processes.
225 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Two main types of fibroblasts with unique functions and additional subtypes were identified in human skin.
151 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin but more research is needed on their long-term effects and skin penetration challenges.
61 citations
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June 2018 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Light can turn on hair growth cells through a nerve path starting in the eyes.
60 citations
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September 2015 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.
51 citations
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September 2020 in “Cell Metabolism” Glutamine metabolism affects hair stem cell maintenance and their ability to change back to stem cells.
47 citations
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August 2016 in “Fitoterapia” Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.
43 citations
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July 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Scientists created tiny particles that release medicine on the skin and in hair, working better at certain pH levels and being safe for skin cells.
42 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Heparan sulfate is important for hair growth, preventing new hair formation in mature skin, and controlling oil gland development.
40 citations
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May 2014 in “PLoS ONE” Chronic stress can reduce skin pigmentation.
31 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.
23 citations
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November 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” Certain herbal compounds, especially from bitter melon, can inhibit cancer growth and promote hair growth by blocking PAK1.
18 citations
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August 2014 in “Lipids” Human hair has more unsaturated fats inside than on the surface, and certain lipids may help bind the outer and inner layers together.
10 citations
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August 2020 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” Hyaluronic acid filler injections are a favored non-surgical method to improve facial aging signs due to their convenience, effectiveness, and durability.
6 citations
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March 1999 in “Journal of pediatric health care” The document emphasizes the need for primary care providers to understand and care for African American children's hair and skin to boost their self-esteem.
5 citations
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The "Two-Cell Assemblage" assay is a new, simple method to identify substances that may promote hair growth.
Ocu-miR-205 affects hair density in Rex rabbits by promoting cell changes and influencing hair follicle phases.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stem cells help remove dead cells to keep tissues healthy by balancing cell replacement and clearance.
Ocu-miR-205 affects hair density in Rex rabbits by promoting cell changes and influencing hair follicle phases.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Nature Communications” Cell size controls when stem cells divide.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Nature communications” MOF controls key genes for skin development by regulating mitochondrial and ciliary functions.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin cell types develop when specific genes are turned on by removing certain chemical tags from DNA.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some natural remedies may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
September 2025 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” BMS-470539 reduces skin fibrosis and inflammation.
CD4 T cells need IFN-γ to cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A protein called EGFR protects hair follicle stem cells, and when it's disrupted, hair follicles can be damaged, but blocking certain pathways can restore hair growth.
June 2023 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Emulgel improves skin delivery of various drugs better than traditional methods.
November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MOF controls skin development by regulating genes for mitochondria and cilia.
Ocu-miR-205 affects hair density in Rex rabbits by influencing cell processes and signaling pathways.
Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.