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January 1944 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Inositol prevents hair loss and improves health in rats.
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September 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” FOL-005 peptide can reduce human hair growth by lowering FGF7 levels.
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January 2016 in “Development” Sebaceous lipids are crucial for keeping skin and eyes healthy in mice.
January 2010 in “Journal of Yangzhou University” Sulfated fucans promote hair growth in mice by speeding up the growth phase and delaying the rest phase.
August 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” Oral sturgeon oil promotes hair growth and improves gut health.
March 2025 in “Anatomy & Cell Biology” Hair follicle stem cell secretions may help protect brain cells and improve stroke recovery.
6 citations
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October 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 6-year-old girl had a rare allergic reaction to a hair regrowth treatment.
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November 2017 in “Neurotoxicity research/Neurotoxicity resarch” Sodium metabisulfite increases sodium channel activity, leading to higher cell excitability and potential damage.
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December 2002 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Scientists found out how a specific protein in human hair cuticles behaves and is structured.
11 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A new compound was created in 2010 that can control oil production when applied to the skin, and its effects are completely reversible after two weeks.
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July 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The S100A4 protein is more common in psoriatic skin and could be a target for treating psoriasis.
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March 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” 6-O glucose linoleate helps human hair grow and produce lipids.
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October 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” HSL treatment speeds up hair growth and reduces oxidative stress in hair follicles of ob/ob mice.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Lipid Research” Lysophospholipids can act as anti-inflammatory agents through specific receptors, but more research is needed.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MPZL3 protein helps control the size of oil glands and the growth of oil-producing cells in both mice and humans.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” PEA boosts allopregnanolone production and reduces oxidative stress in brain cells.
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August 2024 in “Molecular Biology Reports” LncRNA018392 helps goat skin cells grow by increasing CSF1R.
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August 2008 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Hedgehog signaling is essential for normal sebaceous gland development and affects keratin 6a expression.
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August 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” Artemis phosphorylation at Ser516 may help regulate skin and hair structures.
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Zinc sulfide cellulose scaffolds can reduce scarring and promote hair growth.
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July 2011 in “PLOS ONE” Spermidine may help reduce hair loss and deserves further testing as a treatment.
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January 1968 in “PubMed” Sulfur-containing radioprotectors can protect hair from X-ray damage if given before exposure but worsen damage if given after.
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October 1989 in “PubMed” Minoxidil helps hair growth by being sulfated in hair follicles.
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December 2009 in “Amino Acids” Putting α-methylspermidine on mouse skin can start hair growth.
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December 2018 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” Phospholipase A2 enzymes play key roles in skin health and disease.
253 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” p2y5, now called LPA6, is a receptor important for human hair growth.
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January 1990 in “Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology” Topical thiols may prevent hair loss caused by certain chemotherapy drugs.
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May 2023 in “Marine Drugs” Marine-derived saccharides may help reduce aging effects on skin and hair by promoting cell growth and collagen production.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD206+ macrophages are crucial for hair growth in alopecia areata treatment.
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July 2020 in “EMBO journal” SIRT7 protein is crucial for starting hair growth in mice.