March 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Ferulic acid may help hair grow by activating certain receptors in cells.
June 2019 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” Hyaluronic acid injections improve skin thickness and quality, protecting against aging in rats.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Valproic acid may help hair grow and could be a safe treatment for hair loss.
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October 2014 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Modified rat stem cells on a special scaffold improved blood vessel formation and wound healing in skin substitutes.
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March 2017 in “PLoS neglected tropical diseases” Isotretinoin shows promise as a treatment for Chagas disease by effectively inhibiting key transporters in the parasite.
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July 2011 in “The Egyptian Journal of Anatomy” Both TCA and GA peels effectively improved skin thickness and collagen without significant differences.
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August 2009 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The composition with carnitine, thioctic acid, and saw palmetto extract may effectively reduce inflammation in hair follicle cells.
January 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Maslinic acid from olive extracts promotes hair growth like minoxidil.
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March 2014 in “Nature Communications” Skin tumor regression is helped by retinoic acid signaling blocking Wnt signaling.
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June 2019 in “Nature Communications” Noncoding dsRNA boosts hair growth by activating TLR3 and increasing retinoic acid.
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June 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” FA2H is essential for normal fur and sebum production in mice.
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Arachidonic acid helps hair grow by increasing growth factors and improving follicle health.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine” Hyaluronic acid-based HA2 hydrogel helps heal skin wounds better with less scarring.
December 2023 in “Scientific reports” Fermented soy protein may help prevent bone loss by affecting bone cell activity.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” All-trans retinoic acid causes hair loss by increasing TGF-β2 in hair follicle cells.
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October 2021 in “PLoS ONE” Piperonylic acid speeds up wound healing by reducing inflammation and boosting collagen.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hyaluronic acid and polycaprolactone improve skin regeneration, with polycaprolactone having a stronger effect on healing and tissue repair.
Water and fatty acids affect hair's surface differently based on hair damage, and models can help understand hair-cosmetic interactions.
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January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” New topical treatment using spherical nucleic acids shows promise in reducing psoriasis inflammation.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease” High-content screening is useful for finding new treatments for rare diseases and has led to FDA-approved drugs.
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April 2016 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Alpha Lipoic Acid helps protect skin from smoking damage.
March 2026 in “Trends in Sciences” PRF and CGF are becoming more popular than PRP in regenerative medicine due to their simplicity and lack of additives.
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July 2002 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
January 2012 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Keratin 15 affects cell behavior and characteristics in skin cells.
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November 2017 in “PloS one” Some vitamin D analogs can thicken skin and reduce pore size like a common acne treatment, with one analog also affecting skin growth factors.
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November 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Estrogen and androgen signals control synaptic changes in rat brains.
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September 2005 in “The American journal of pathology” Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.
January 2006 in “Advances in developmental biology” The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
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January 2009 in “International review of cell and molecular biology” Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
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March 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.