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.
46 citations
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January 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice lacking Insig proteins had hair growth problems due to cholesterol buildup, but this was fixed by the drug simvastatin.
37 citations
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March 2012 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Mobile phone radiation can cause DNA damage in human hair root cells.
36 citations
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February 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Geranium sibiricum extract helps hair grow and is more effective than minoxidil but can be toxic in high concentrations.
35 citations
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July 2018 in “Cell Reports” The study found that a specific area of the hair follicle helps start hair growth by reducing the blocking effects on certain cells and controlling growth signals.
30 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan and surface-deacetylated chitin nanofibers may help treat hair loss.
28 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Adenosine helps hair grow longer and stronger by boosting certain growth factors and signaling pathways.
24 citations
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May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
22 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The nanoparticles improved hair growth and enlarged hair bulbs.
21 citations
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January 2018 in “The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” Modified stem cells from umbilical cord blood can make hair grow faster.
17 citations
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July 2019 in “Scientific reports” Surface and internal treatments can help prevent hair lipid loss during washing.
13 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” A substance called TCQA could potentially darken hair by activating certain genes and increasing melanin.
12 citations
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July 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Glutamic acid helps increase hair growth in mice.
12 citations
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 may help reduce hair greying and increase melanin production.
12 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Platycarya strobilacea extract is a strong antioxidant that can grow hair better than minoxidil.
11 citations
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September 2020 in “Steroids” A new method accurately measures steroid hormones in a few hair strands and could help study chronic stress and hair loss.
8 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” Lab-made tissues from dog fat stem cells can help grow hair by releasing a growth factor.
5 citations
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July 1999 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Proteolytic enzymes damage hair follicles by detaching stem cells.
4 citations
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August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Hair analysis can effectively detect diabetes and aging markers.
4 citations
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March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists created a colored thread-like material containing a common hair loss treatment, which slowly releases the treatment over time, potentially offering an effective, neat, and visually appealing solution for hair loss.
4 citations
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January 1997 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” Histamine and its enzyme may help start hair regrowth.
3 citations
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March 2024 in “Discover Applied Sciences” Spirulina proteins can improve hair smoothness and strength in hair care products.
3 citations
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss patients may have different polyamine levels in various scalp areas.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” A herbal extract can boost hair growth and pigmentation like minoxidil.
2 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” Shampoos with more than 0.6% of cationic minoxidil particles can promote hair growth.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Nature communications” Hdac1 and Hdac2 help maintain and protect the cells that control hair growth.
May 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” The herbal hair cream helps protect and improve hair health.
January 2023 in “Han'gug mi'saengmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Han-guk misaengmul saengmyeong gonghak hoeji” NOC-4 extract promotes black hair and hair growth effectively.
August 2021 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology” Using natural polyphenol cross-linkers like tannic acid and green tea extract in perm treatments improves curling and protects hair.
May 2019 in “International journal of advanced chemistry” The green cream safely slowed hair growth by 25%.