April 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Experts agree on understanding hair aging to improve diagnosis and treatments.
New treatments for hair loss show promise, including plasma, stem cells, and hair-stimulating complexes, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Cosmetic procedures can harm hair, but damage can be minimized with knowledge and care; however, once hair is damaged, it cannot be reliably repaired.
29 citations
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January 2006 in “Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine” SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.
25 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Sfrp2 increases during hair follicle catagen phase and slows keratinocyte growth.
14 citations
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Green tea compound EGCG helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell growth pathways.
January 2019 in “LASER THERAPY” Laser technologies improve medical treatments and outcomes.
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October 2008 in “Nature Genetics” Lgr5 is a marker for active, long-lasting stem cells in mouse hair follicles.
314 citations
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April 2010 in “Developmental Cell” β-catenin in the dermal papilla is crucial for normal hair growth and repair.
305 citations
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June 2012 in “Nature” Hair regeneration needs dynamic cell behavior and mesenchyme presence for stem cell activation.
136 citations
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June 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” PDGF isoforms can promote and sustain hair growth.
94 citations
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.
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July 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt10b overexpression can regenerate hair follicles, possibly helping treat hair loss and alopecia.
60 citations
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August 2008 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.
53 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.
43 citations
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September 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” LED light therapy may help hair growth by activating certain cell pathways.
41 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” FUE provides minimal scarring and quick recovery in hair transplantation, and surgeons not using it may lag in technology.
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.
32 citations
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December 2013 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Rice bran extract can potentially treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and increasing the number of hair follicles.
31 citations
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March 2013 in “Gene” Signaling pathways are crucial for hair growth in goats.
21 citations
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November 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.
19 citations
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January 2013 in “International journal of medical sciences” Increasing Wnt5a in mice skin delays hair growth but doesn't stop it.
18 citations
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December 2009 in “Canadian Journal of Animal Science” The BMP2 gene is more active in the early growth phase of Cashmere goat hair and may affect hair regeneration and textile production.
17 citations
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” Fine wool sheep have more genes for wool quality, while coarse wool sheep have more for skin and muscle traits.
15 citations
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May 2020 in “BMC complementary medicine and therapies” Polygonum multiflorum extract helps hair grow longer and fights the effects of hormones that cause hair loss.
15 citations
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May 2016 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” ULBP3 could be a marker for diagnosing alopecia areata incognita and may be linked to its cause and development.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry” Fat-derived stem cells can help protect and repair skin stem cells from aging caused by UV light.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Methods in molecular biology” The method allows for 3D tracking of hair follicle stem cells and shows they can regenerate hair for up to 180 days.
9 citations
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October 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanotechnology is improving drug delivery and targeting, with promising applications in cancer treatment, gene therapy, and cosmetics, but challenges remain in ensuring precise delivery and safety.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Eclipta prostrata helps hair growth and maintains the growth phase by affecting certain growth factors.