82 citations
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September 2018 in “Nature Communications” A certain smell receptor in hair follicles can affect hair growth when activated by a synthetic sandalwood scent.
Nod factor can trigger changes in legume root hairs with just one molecule.
FGF9 helps hair follicles grow in small-tailed Han sheep by affecting cell growth and certain signaling pathways.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Inhaling medicine may reduce side effects and improve treatment for a major lung cancer type.
10 citations
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July 2016 in “Clinical and translational science” Sorafenib often causes mucositis, hand-foot syndrome, rash, alopecia, diarrhea, and fatigue.
9 citations
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November 2018 in “Drug Discovery Today” Using skin stem cells and certain molecules might lead to scar-free skin healing.
6 citations
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May 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural products may help treat Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer by causing cancer cell death through ferroptosis.
Eriocitrin and silymarin might be effective for hair loss treatment and need more research.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Natural extracts may promote hair growth with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
December 2025 in “Nature Communications” Blocking IL-17a can improve age-related smell loss in mice.
15 citations
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April 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A3B5 can reduce skin pigmentation and slow melanoma growth.
August 2025 in “Nanomaterials” Tea polyphenol–zinc helps protect the liver and intestines from oxidative stress.
April 2025 in “Frontiers in Animal Science” Sheep exosomes can enhance hair growth in mice.
26 citations
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December 2016 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” New drugs for heart disease may be developed from molecules secreted by stem cells.
April 2026 in “Cosmetics” The formulation significantly increased hair density and thickness safely in people with androgenetic alopecia.
8 citations
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June 2017 in “Steroids” New chemical compounds were made that effectively block an enzyme linked to prostate growth.
24 citations
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July 2017 in “Structure” FGF9 controls which receptors it binds to through a process where two FGF9 molecules join, and changes in FGF9 can lead to incorrect receptor activation.
23 citations
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October 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata and is safe for long-term use in people 12 and older.
191 citations
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May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
25 citations
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June 2021 in “Developmental Cell” Dying cells can help with faster healing and new hair growth by releasing a growth-promoting molecule.
August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Key genes and RNAs related to hair growth in sheep were identified, aiding future breeding improvements.
21 citations
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February 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Pomegranate leaves can be a cost-effective source of beneficial ingredients for health and skincare products.
March 2017 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Plant root hair growth is controlled by the hormone auxin, which affects the production of certain oxygen-related molecules through a specific process.
Blocking the Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier causes stress in hair follicles, which can be reduced by an ISR inhibitor.
20 citations
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June 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tofacitinib can cause skin eruptions similar to palmoplantar pustulosis.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Chemotherapy often causes skin and hair issues, but early management can help improve patient care.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Current treatments for Alopecia Areata have mixed success, and there's a need for better, more accessible options and support for affected individuals.
88 citations
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” Tyrosine kinases are important in skin autoimmune diseases and could be targets for new treatments.
January 2024 in “Circulation” Certain genetic mutations can lower bad cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk, leading to effective cholesterol-lowering drugs.
97 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Understanding EGFR's role in skin is crucial for better treatments and managing side effects.