17 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Erythropoietin helps hair grow and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
17 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” EGFR inhibitors can cause yellowish skin eruptions.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Scientific reports” Scientists created keratinocyte cell lines from human hair that can differentiate similarly to normal skin cells, offering a new way to study skin biology and diseases.
16 citations
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July 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.
16 citations
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March 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Low TRPS1 expression in skin and hair cells is linked to hair problems in Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome.
15 citations
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July 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
15 citations
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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.
14 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
14 citations
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May 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Fat tissue extract may help treat vitiligo by reducing cell stress and promoting skin repair.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific reports” Bioluminescence imaging can track hair follicle cells and help study hair regrowth.
14 citations
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July 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” The study suggests that the arrector pili muscle is important for hair health and its damage might contribute to hair loss.
14 citations
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April 2000 in “Animal Science/Animal science” Nutrients like vitamins, copper, zinc, and amino acids are crucial for healthy hair and wool growth.
14 citations
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March 1995 in “Journal of cell science” SV40 T antigen in hair follicles causes abnormal hair and health issues in mice.
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May 2022 in “Cell discovery” The study found new details about human hair growth and suggests that preventing a specific biological pathway could potentially treat hair graying.
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.
13 citations
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November 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Vitamin C derivative reduces hair loss-related protein in cells.
13 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Diphencyprone is effective for treating patchy hair loss in alopecia areata, but tacrolimus is not.
13 citations
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January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
13 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers created a cell line to study hair growth and found specific genes affected by dihydrotestosterone.
13 citations
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October 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The upper half of a human hair follicle can grow a new hair in a mouse, but success is rare.
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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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil, applied on the skin or taken orally, can improve hair growth in kids, but more research is needed due to possible side effects.
12 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” A mother and daughter with similar hair loss conditions and identical HLA types suggest a genetic link between the conditions.
12 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair loss in autoimmune blistering skin diseases varies and may regrow with disease control.
11 citations
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October 2016 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Both human platelet lysate and minoxidil can promote hair growth, but they affect different genes and cell survival rates.
11 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Applied Biomedicine” β-catenin helps hair follicle stem cells grow by activating a specific cell pathway.
11 citations
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January 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
11 citations
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March 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” A substance called compound-1 could help increase hair growth by maintaining prostaglandin levels in hair follicles.
10 citations
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September 2020 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Both methods improve hair density and thickness; double-spin may be more effective.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Scalp involvement in pemphigus means the disease is more severe and harder to treat.