January 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Hair follicles are key to treating vitiligo and alopecia areata, but challenges exist.
November 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Injectable minoxidil is a promising, effective treatment for hair loss.
21 citations
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June 2011 in “Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science” Hair follicles could help develop eye treatments by studying immune responses.
9 citations
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August 2023 in “Molecules” Two peptides, RMYYY and VMYMI, may be effective anti-inflammatory drugs.
April 2026 in “BMC Biotechnology” A new peptide, DualPep-ALO, may help hair growth by reducing inflammation and boosting growth factors.
February 2026 in “South Asian Research Journal of Biology and Applied Biosciences” Alopecia areata patients have higher hormone levels, suggesting hormonal screening could help in treatment.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” Restoring hair follicle immune privilege may help treat alopecia areata.
December 2024 in “Current Cosmetic Science” Ayurvedic remedies can safely and effectively treat premature greying of hair.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Regulatory γδ T cells help protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Storing hair follicles in 10% DMEM at 37°C improves hair transplant success.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Allergic contact dermatitis may promote hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
92 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BMAL1 and Period1 genes can influence human hair growth.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Tea seed oil in nanostructured carriers stimulates hair growth and feels less greasy when applied.
March 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy is more effective for hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia than microneedling alone, but it's more painful.
55 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of liposome research” New liposomal formulations may improve delivery of treatments to hair follicles, potentially helping with hair loss.
20 citations
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” HB-EGF boosts the hair growth ability of stem cells, making it a potential hair loss treatment.
12 citations
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April 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caffeine may help reduce stress-induced hair loss.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Jagged1 and Epidermal Growth Factor together significantly increased hair growth in mice with androgen-suppressed hair.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Dihydrotestosterone treatment on 2D and 3D-cultured skin cells slows down hair growth by affecting certain genes and could be a potential target for hair loss treatment.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Physiological Research” Conditioned media from mesenchymal stem cells show promise for tissue repair and disease treatment, but more research is needed on their safety and effectiveness.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Rebamipide may help regrow hair by activating hair follicle stem cells.
854 citations
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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.
23 citations
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Activin B can boost hair growth by promoting cell proliferation and cell cycle progression.
19 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp hair follicle microbes affect hair health and could be used for treatments.
11 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Activating ALDH2 can boost hair growth.
11 citations
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February 2023 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Isoxazole 9 (ISX9) may help regrow hair by activating certain cell signals.
11 citations
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May 2012 in “Genesis” Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce hormones and have a system similar to a brain-body communication network.
4 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Using isotretinoin gel and minoxidil solution together effectively regrows hair in most people with patchy hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that stem cells and their environments are crucial for skin and hair health and have potential for medical treatments.