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.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stem cells can create hair follicles, potentially treating permanent hair loss, and healthy skin and hair depend on mitochondrial function and special fats.
199 citations
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January 2004 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” Hair follicle growth and development are controlled by specific genes and molecular signals.
170 citations
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January 2010 in “animal” Hair follicle growth and fiber production in animals are influenced by chemical signals, proteins, pigmentation, genetics, and nutrients.
71 citations
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August 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Hair keratin-associated proteins are essential for strong hair, with over 80 genes showing specific patterns and variations among people.
Neurotrophins may contribute to genetic hair thinning by inhibiting hair growth.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Cells” Engineered nanovesicles from fibroblasts may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
21 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ginsenosides in Panax ginseng boost hair growth like minoxidil.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A new model for hair regeneration in mice was created in 2015, which is faster and less invasive than the old method, producing normal hairs in about 21 days.
16 citations
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November 2022 in “eLife” Both gene and non-gene areas of DNA evolved to make some mammals hairless.
6 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” Chicken egg yolk peptides can promote hair growth by increasing a specific growth factor.
34 citations
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August 1966 in “Experimental cell research” Keratin fibrils in hair form and stop growing at specific points in the follicle.
June 1967 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” The 3D hair follicle model improves understanding of hair growth and drug testing.
11 citations
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May 2022 in “Chinese medicine” Alpinetin helps grow hair by turning on hair stem cells and is safe for use.
9 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers developed a new method using methylene blue staining to more accurately identify the growth stage of human hair follicles.
April 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”
January 2017 in “Jikken doubutsu ihou/Jikken doubutsu/Experimental animals/Jikken Dobutsu” Mice with a changed Hr gene lose and regrow hair due to changes in the gene's activity.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” HAP stem cells can repair nerves and spinal cords by becoming Schwann cells.
11 citations
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June 2012 in “Acta histochemica” Mice with a Gsdma3 gene mutation have thicker skin and longer hair follicle openings due to increased β-catenin levels.
94 citations
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February 1994 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” EGF makes hair follicles grow longer but stops hair production.
March 2024 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” Derma Genie™-H001 can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
57 citations
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair follicle stem cells can help repair nerve injuries.
22 citations
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October 2012 in “Cell Transplantation” Cells treated with Wnt-10b can grow hair after being transplanted into mice.
12 citations
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August 1984 in “Genetics Research” The N gene affects the protein makeup of mouse hair.
829 citations
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May 2007 in “Nature” Hair follicles can regrow in wounded adult mouse skin using a process like embryo development.
12 citations
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September 1990 in “The Anatomical Record” Human anagen hair follicles have unique carbohydrate patterns during keratinization.
Hair follicle stem cells can be cultured, but better methods are needed for longer growth.
September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Stress and certain chemicals affect hair growth by interacting with the immune and nervous systems.
September 2011 in “Clinical Biochemistry” Certain sugars increase in some layers of the hair follicle during the middle of the healing process in rats, which may help improve healing.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” New biofabrication technologies could lead to treatments for hair loss.