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July 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” New treatment with Wnt proteins and growth factors safely increases hair thickness.
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February 2014 in “BMC Research Notes” The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” p2y5, now called LPA6, is a receptor important for human hair growth.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ashwagandha nanoparticles help increase hair growth.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A witch-hazel-based 5% minoxidil solution is effective and safe for women with hair loss who didn't respond to regular minoxidil, especially if they're sensitive to propylene glycol.
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May 2024 in “Genes” KRT81 gene variations in sheep affect wool weight but not fiber length or thickness.
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November 1966 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichorrhexis nodosa is mainly caused by hair trauma, not a metabolic defect.
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a new PTCH gene mutation has both Gorlin syndrome and severe hair loss.
January 2004 in “Giornale di Metafisica: revista bimestrale di filosofia” Increased Wnt signaling causes hair graying by depleting melanocyte stem cells in aged mice.
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June 2019 in “BMC genomics” Non-coding RNAs help control hair growth in cashmere goats.
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September 2015 in “PLoS ONE” Gelfoam® histoculture supports long-term hair and nerve growth in mouse whisker follicles.
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February 2023 in “Ibrain” Black cumin and its nanoformulations show promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” QR678 Neo® is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss in men and women.
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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Notch1 signaling is impaired in hidradenitis suppurativa, affecting skin and hair cells.
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June 2017 in “The FEBS journal” Disabling the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to longer wool.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with pattern hair loss have higher polyamine levels in the top of their head compared to the back.
January 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” The hydrogel speeds up diabetic wound healing by reducing inflammation and promoting skin repair.
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November 2019 in “Cancer reports” The Wnt signaling pathway is not a major factor in the development of keratoacanthoma, a type of skin tumor.
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January 2013 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” Wheat bran can boost hair growth by affecting cell cycle proteins and signaling pathways.
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September 2015 in “Journal of Lipid Research” Skin fat helps with body temperature control and has other active roles in health.
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March 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” FOXN1 duplication can cause excessive hair growth.
June 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” A 23-year-old Syrian woman has two rare hair disorders, and avoiding hair treatments plus using vitamins and minoxidil may help.
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September 2017 in “BMJ” The man has a disease causing skin patches, thickened nerves, and mild muscle weakness.
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August 1969 in “Science” Melatonin causes weasels to grow white fur and become reproductively inactive.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” rwSALT accurately measures hair regrowth in alopecia areata using scalp photos.
June 2021 in “The Journal of Family Practice” A 69-year-old woman has a fast-growing hand lesion that didn't improve with salicylic acid.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The Wnt/β-catenin pathway can activate melanocyte stem cells and may help regenerate hair follicles.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” Pulsed wave red LED light is more effective than continuous wave light for promoting hair regrowth.