149 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by increasing cell production and survival.
3 citations
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August 2002 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” Hair transplantation, especially follicular unit micrografting, was the top treatment for male pattern baldness, with a focus on natural results and ongoing improvements in both surgical and medical management.
1 citations
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January 1993 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Surgical hair restoration has improved since 1959, with new techniques like minigrafts, micrografts, and scalp reductions creating more natural hairlines and reducing bald skin, despite some risks and potential for scarring.
62 citations
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February 2016 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Technique creates 3D cell spheroids for hair-follicle regeneration.
5 citations
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July 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The "Punch Assay" can regenerate hair follicles efficiently in mice and has potential for human hair regeneration.
December 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Combining red laser therapy with minoxidil improves hair growth more effectively than minoxidil alone in women with hair loss.
51 citations
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May 2019 in “Biomaterials” Researchers developed a method to grow hair follicles using special beads that could help with hair loss treatment.
68 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
October 2025 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” Hair analysis is valuable for health and forensics but faces challenges like growth variability and contamination.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers developed a method to grow human hair follicles using 3D-printed skin models and modified cells.
January 2007 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Hair growth and shedding involve specific cell changes and gene roles.
Photography helps track hair loss and supports treatment approvals.
10 citations
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June 2016 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” The microenvironment, especially mechanical forces, plays a crucial role in hair growth and could lead to new treatments for hair loss.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 55 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Human hair has a complex, variable structure with a consistent matrix and double-twist pattern.
63 citations
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February 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Global photography and phototrichogram techniques are the best current methods for measuring hair growth.
22 citations
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April 2021 in “Human Cell” MicroRNAs may help diagnose and treat hair loss disorders.
55 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil applied twice daily can help regrow hair in some people with hereditary baldness, with no serious side effects.
6 citations
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Dermal papillae are crucial for hair growth and follicle development.
88 citations
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June 2019 in “Cell reports” Certain small molecules can promote hair growth by activating a cellular cleanup process called autophagy.
December 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Scientists found a new method using 3D cell cultures to grow human hair which may improve hair restoration treatments.
27 citations
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August 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers found new genes involved in hair growth, which could help develop new hair treatments.
7 citations
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June 2017 in “Omics” The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
23 citations
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July 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The inner root sheath is vital for hair follicle stability during growth changes.
18 citations
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April 2018 in “Biotechniques/BioTechniques” A new method was developed to extract and analyze proteins from very short human hairs.
13 citations
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June 2014 in “Experimental Mechanics” June 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The new technique effectively treats hairline vitiligo with repigmentation and hair regrowth.
December 2024 in “Planta Medica” Certain plants may help hair growth in alopecia.
April 2010 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The technique can potentially treat hair loss by using a matrix to grow new hair from cells.