May 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” New method efficiently isolates hair growth cells from newborn mouse skin.
Keratin peptide signatures in hair may help identify gender and ethnicity.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” N-acetyl-GED may help prevent and partially reverse a process that leads to scarring hair loss.
May 2009 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” PPARgamma is crucial for healthy hair follicles, and its loss causes scarring alopecia.
December 2022 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” HtrA2 activity is crucial for normal hair growth by regulating fat cell development.
November 2025 in “Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins” 29 citations
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March 2016 in “Dermatologic therapy” Platelet-rich plasma may successfully treat lichen planopillaris, as shown by one patient's symptom regression.
April 2017 in “Journal of dermatological science” Removing PLCg1 from skin cells caused thicker oil glands and less hair in mice.
January 1995 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists” Transglutaminase does not modify human hair.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Activated platelet-rich plasma helps hair growth by boosting growth factors and cell growth pathways in hair cells.
December 2023 in “ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering” Keratin can be successfully taken from human hair using a mix of choline chloride and ethanolamine.
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January 2020 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” PDE3 inhibitor may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
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January 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Phospholipases help maintain and restore skin and hair health, potentially leading to new treatments for related conditions.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” A new mutation caused a rare hair disorder in a Polish girl, not inherited from her family.
April 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new treatment using probiotic microneedles shows promise for promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation in androgenetic alopecia.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Muscle around hair follicles controls hair loss by releasing a signal that causes cell death.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
The research found that people's hair proteins vary, especially by ethnicity and body part, which could help identify individuals in forensic science.
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December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Plucked hairs can be used instead of skin biopsies to study hair traits because they contain specific cells related to hair.
September 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Chemical treatments change hair surface properties, making it more hydrophilic and able to bind conditioners.
November 2025 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair proteomics could be a useful, non-invasive tool for identifying stress-related disorders.
May 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The research found proteins in human skin cells that help with wound healing and hair growth, which could lead to new treatments.
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June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in skin and hair treatments but results vary with preparation methods.
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February 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Polyamines, especially spermidine, are essential for hair growth.
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September 1958 in “Acta pathologica et microbiologica Scandinavica” Certain treatments can speed up local hair growth in mice but don't change the overall hair growth pattern.
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August 2012 in “Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies” Traditional Korean medicine combined with modern technology may improve hair removal treatments.
February 2019 in “Case medical research” The document does not state whether dexpanthenol dermal spray helps skin recover after laser hair removal.
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Bleaching hair causes severe structural and chemical damage, including protein loss and oxidation.
January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
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August 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Experts recommend using PN-HPT™ for skin rejuvenation in various body areas but have less agreement on initial facial treatment cycles.