June 2005 in “Key Engineering Materials” Using hydrogels to slowly release growth factors can effectively boost hair growth in mice.
108 citations
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July 2004 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress increases a factor in mice that leads to hair loss, and blocking this factor may prevent it.
58 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
6 citations
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March 2022 in “PLoS ONE” Centipedegrass extract may promote hair growth by activating certain cell pathways.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” New hair transplant method allows for hair regrowth in the donor area and less scarring.
47 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.
10 citations
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January 2008 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” t-Flavanone may help hair growth by reducing a specific protein's activity in skin cells.
9 citations
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April 2019 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Human hair grows better in a special gel that mimics skin.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “International journal of biological sciences” Gray hair can potentially be reversed, leading to new treatments.
291 citations
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October 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Adult stem cells from rat whisker follicles can regenerate hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
127 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice hair growth patterns get more complex with age and can change with events like pregnancy or injury.
49 citations
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November 2014 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” Red Ginseng Extract may help human hair grow by activating growth pathways and blocking negative effects of certain hormones.
35 citations
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February 2019 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” BMP6 and Wnt10b control whether hair follicles are resting or growing.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the FAM83G gene is linked to skin and hair abnormalities in two related individuals.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Ferrous Ferric Chloride may improve skin cell function and increase hair growth in mice.
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June 2021 in “Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Journal” Rat hair follicle stem cells can improve nerve repair and muscle function after injury.
3 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Basal cell carcinomas may differentiate similarly to hair follicles and could be influenced by hair cycle-related treatments.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Genetics, stress, and health issues can cause early hair greying, which affects self-esteem, and there's no cure, only hair dye.
Human hair follicle cells can be turned into stem cells that may help clone hair for treating hair loss or burns.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
83 citations
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January 2015 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” Hair follicle regeneration needs special conditions and young cells.
46 citations
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January 2020 in “Theranostics” Injecting a special gel with human protein particles can help hair grow.
1 citations
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August 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Cashmere goats have a hair growth cycle with specific genes regulating growth, regression, and resting periods.
November 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Herbal treatments can help with hair problems, but more research is needed.
Dermal stem cells help regenerate hair follicles and heal skin wounds.
81 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The document concludes that minoxidil and finasteride are proven for hair growth, herbal remedies show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
70 citations
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February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
52 citations
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May 2015 in “PLOS Genetics” miR-22, a type of microRNA, controls hair growth and its overproduction can cause hair loss, while its absence can speed up hair growth.
30 citations
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September 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Minoxidil helps prevent stress-caused hair loss in mice.
29 citations
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May 2020 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Immune cells help regulate hair growth, and better understanding this can improve hair loss treatments.