January 2026 in “Biomedicines” Dysregulated lipid metabolism may play a role in male pattern baldness.
Periplaneta americana extract promotes hair growth and is safe for treating hair loss.
June 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Meloside A may help protect hair cells from damage linked to hair loss.
Ganoderma lucidum extract may help treat stress-related hair loss.
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The conclusion is that understanding how hair follicle stem cells live or die is important for maintaining healthy tissue and repairing injuries, and could help treat hair loss, but there are still challenges to overcome.
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June 2022 in “Animals” Key genes, including KRT39 and KRT74, influence hair length in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
August 2025 in “Biomolecules” Fibroblast growth factors could be a better, safer treatment for hair loss than current options.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Periplaneta americana extract helps hair regrowth by reducing inflammation and improving skin bacteria balance.
January 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Key genes and RNA networks regulate hair growth and follicle density in Rex rabbits.
September 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The scalp fat tissue of men with hair loss shows changes in gene activity that may contribute to their condition.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology/Journal of animal science and biotechnology” DNA methylation changes in Tan sheep affect growth and fur traits.
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February 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Understanding hair follicle development can help treat hair loss, skin regeneration, and certain skin cancers.
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” BMP signaling is crucial for skin and hair growth.
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April 2014 in “Trends in Pharmacological Sciences” Targeting the Smoothened receptor shows promise for treating certain cancers.
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Air pollution harms skin health and can worsen skin diseases.
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July 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The skin's immune system helps it regenerate and fight infections.
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October 2012 in “Familial cancer” New therapies for Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome are being developed based on understanding the FLCN gene's role.
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October 2019 in “Genes & Diseases” Basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas have different gene activity patterns, suggesting unique treatment approaches.
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January 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Salvia plebeia extract can stimulate hair growth.
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September 2013 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Human hair follicle stem cells can become smooth muscle cells using specific growth factors.
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February 2022 in “Science Advances” Follistatin and LIN28B together improve the ability of inner ear cells in mice to regenerate into hearing cells.
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September 2021 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Dexpanthenol helps human hair follicle cells grow by preventing aging and death, and by supporting growth signals.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is linked to higher levels of a certain receptor in the scalp, which leads to the shrinking of blood vessels and hair loss. Early treatment targeting this receptor could be more effective.
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Certain miRNAs play a key role in the growth of cashmere by affecting hair follicle development and regeneration.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Targeting EMT and fibrotic remodeling may help treat androgenetic alopecia.
January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” Hair follicles are vital for skin health, cancer prevention, and wound healing.
October 2022 in “BMC genomics” RNA editing significantly affects hair growth and follicle cycling in the Tianzhu white yak.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” Male-pattern hair loss is largely influenced by genetics, with key genes identified.
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May 2018 in “Frontiers in physiology” Certain RNA molecules are important for the development of wool follicles in sheep.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Rosa rugosa extract promotes hair growth and could be a natural treatment for hair loss.