28 citations
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November 2020 in “Polymers” Crosslinked gelatin sponges show promise as skin substitutes for wound treatment.
September 2025 in “ACS Applied Polymer Materials” The hydrogel speeds up wound healing, fights bacteria, reduces inflammation, and monitors pH.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel with Poria cocos vesicles helps regrow hair in hair loss by activating specific cell signals.
January 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” The hydrogel helps reduce scarring and improve wound healing by releasing salvianolic acid B in acidic conditions.
12 citations
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January 2018 in “Biomaterials Science” Softer hydrogel surfaces help maintain hair growth-related functions in skin cells.
15 citations
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June 2023 in “Molecules” Agarose/fucoidan hydrogels may help treat diabetes by supporting pancreatic cell growth.
January 2026 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” The hydrogel with sericin and guava extract significantly improved burn wound healing in mice.
January 2026 in “RSC Advances” The hydrogel helps heal wounds without scars by releasing two drugs gradually.
March 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Polymeric nanohydrogels show potential for skin drug delivery but have concerns like toxicity and regulatory hurdles.
35 citations
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February 2024 in “Science Advances” Magnetic fields help create complex 3D soft structures for biomedical use.
14 citations
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September 2025 in “Gels” Sodium alginate-based hydrogels are promising for medical use due to their versatility and biocompatibility.
July 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Ultrasound-activated gel with stem cell vesicles improves skin healing and regeneration.
March 2023 in “International Journal of bioprinting” Zinc/silicon-infused hydrogel helps regenerate hair follicles.
48 citations
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July 2023 in “Biomedicines” Hydrogel-forming microneedles are promising for safe, efficient, and controlled drug delivery through the skin.
23 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A hydrogel made from pig fat helps wounds heal faster by regenerating skin fat cells.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel effectively treats hair loss using light to release nitric oxide.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel improves hair growth treatment by enhancing drug delivery and promoting follicle repair.
18 citations
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July 2022 in “Chemistry - an Asian journal” Scientists created a 3D printed skin that includes hair and layers similar to real skin using a special gel.
7 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” cGEL hydrogel improves melanin production in skin cells, making it a promising option for skin treatments.
26 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The hydrogel speeds up healing of normal and MRSA-infected wounds.
February 2025 in “Theranostics” 3D bioprinting with special hydrogels can create artificial skin that heals wounds and regrows hair in mice.
13 citations
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The new gallic acid hydrogel speeds up wound healing and reduces scarring.
January 2026 in “Materials Horizons” The hydrogel helps wounds heal without scars and promotes new hair growth.
4 citations
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May 2023 in “Composites Part B: Engineering” The nanocomposite hydrogels can repair themselves, change shape, reduce inflammation, protect against oxidation, kill bacteria, stop bleeding, and help heal diabetic wounds while allowing for wound monitoring.
June 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” A new hydrogel method improves minoxidil delivery for better hair growth.
71 citations
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September 2013 in “Materials Science and Engineering C” Keratin-based hydrogels from human hair and wool are promising for wound dressings and are more eco-friendly.
8 citations
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January 2024 in “Current Research in Food Science” Combining polysaccharides with alginate improves protection and release of pumpkin seed protein in digestion.
75 citations
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September 2015 in “Acta biomaterialia” Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
69 citations
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October 2013 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” Keratin hydrogel improves nerve regeneration and motor recovery.
57 citations
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November 2024 in “Aggregate” Smart hydrogels can improve diabetic wound healing by adapting to wound conditions and providing controlled treatment.