49 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin fat plays a key role in immune defense and healing beyond just storing energy.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Nature” Stress turns hair white by depleting color-giving cells in hair follicles through a specific neurotransmitter related to the body's stress response.
4 citations
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July 2018 in “Molecules” Gene expression in milk cells and blood can help detect illegal rbST use in cows.
Tissue from dog stem cells helped grow hair in mice.
18 citations
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January 2019 in “International journal of trichology” The treatment improved hair growth in three patients with alopecia.
8 citations
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December 2022 in “BMC Genomics” The research improved understanding of yak hair growth to help use yak wool better.
8 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” Lab-made tissues from dog fat stem cells can help grow hair by releasing a growth factor.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Platelet-rich fibrin may help reduce nonmelanoma skin cancer cell growth.
55 citations
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January 2000 in “Cell biochemistry and function” Alopecia patients have lower antioxidants and higher lipid damage in their blood.
10 citations
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June 2021 in “EMBO reports” When skin blisters, healing the wound is more important than growing hair, and certain stem cells mainly fix the blisters without helping hair growth.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” Human hair follicle stem cells can be turned into red blood cells.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Nutrients” Ginseng extracts protect brain cells and reduce damage in diabetic rats.
February 2025 in “Animals” Hair mineral content can non-invasively monitor yak health and nutrition.
August 2025 in “Dermatological Reviews” Stem cells, natural oils, and laser therapy may help hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
38 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” Alopecia areata patients have more activated T cells in their blood, which may help in developing treatments.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study identified key immune cell differences between mild and severe alopecia areata.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cell-based therapy using specific immune cells may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair regrowth.
3 citations
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March 2023 in “Life” Obesity can worsen wound healing by negatively affecting the function of stem cells in fat tissue.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Aging changes hair stem cells and their environment, leading to gray hair and hair thinning, but understanding these changes could help develop treatments for hair regeneration.
August 2023 in “Natural Resources for Human Health” Vegetarians should take B vitamin supplements to avoid health issues.
9 citations
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June 2020 in “Cell stem cell” Skinny fat cells help wounds heal faster by releasing fatty acids.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT helps treat hair loss by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating growth factors.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Immortalized hair follicle cells could be useful for regenerative medicine and treating inflammation and oxidative stress.
May 2025 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Natural killer and CD8+ T cells play a key role in hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Combining stem cell medium and light therapy improves wound healing in diabetic rats.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Biomaterials advances” Sponges made of soy protein and β-chitin with human cells from hair or fat can speed up healing of chronic wounds.
July 2023 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Mesenchymal stem cell proteins in a special gel improved healing of severe burns.
GV-350 improves hair growth and quality of life in iron-deficient women without side effects.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma rays did not change hair follicle density but increased white and hypopigmented hairs in mice.
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Some people's hair turned white or gray after using intense pulsed light for hair removal, and for some, it was permanent.