March 2025 in “Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)” The sponge effectively controls bleeding and prevents infection after tooth extraction.
January 2023 in “Open Access Research Journal of Biology and Pharmacy” Martynia annua shows promise for future medical research due to its many medicinal properties.
40 citations
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May 2016 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
32 citations
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January 2021 in “Molecules” Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Reliable machine learning in medical imaging needs bias checks and data drift detection for consistent performance.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Cutis” Toluidine blue helps accurately diagnose and treat certain skin tumors in surgery.
January 2024 in “Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences” The herbal tea blend may improve hair health and overall well-being, but more research is needed.
13 citations
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January 2020 in “Neuroscience” Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
May 2022 in “Gastroenterology” Targeting NETs may help reduce fibrosis in Crohn's disease.
July 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Shell ginger contains kavalactones that promote hair growth and have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity effects.
11 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Herbmed Pharmacology” Delphinium plants have both medicinal benefits and toxic effects due to their alkaloids.
June 2020 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention” Modern research supports traditional uses of Yarrow for hair loss and skin issues.
January 1992 in “Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production” Ferret hair growth starts between 0 and 4 days after melatonin treatment, with cell growth peaking in the hair germ and declining as the hair matures.
3 citations
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November 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” 4-O-methylhonokiol from Magnolia officinalis significantly promotes hair growth.
11 citations
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November 2009 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” Young C57BL/6 mice heal better than BALB/c mice, and older mice heal faster but regenerate worse.
517 citations
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February 2010 in “Materials” Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.
19 citations
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October 2020 in “Biomedical Microdevices” Derma rollers show promise for skin improvement and drug delivery, but more research is needed on their safety and effectiveness.
46 citations
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May 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.
27 citations
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September 1994 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Small amounts of Vitamin D3 can boost hair growth, but too much can stop it.
1 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lipase H is important for hair follicle function and shaping hair fibers.
20 citations
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February 2023 in “Biology” Innovative cosmetics could safely change hair color by targeting biological hair pigmentation processes.
4 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Synthetic hair implants can cause severe scalp problems and removing them improves conditions; natural hair transplants are safer and more effective.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and intralesional corticosteroids.
30 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of structural biology” Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
28 citations
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March 2017 in “African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines” Linseed oil effectively speeds up burn wound healing.
27 citations
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May 2019 in “Cosmetics” The hair cuticle is made of tough proteins that protect the hair, but more research is needed to fully understand its structure.
15 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
11 citations
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April 2022 in “Biophysical Journal” Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.
5 citations
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January 1988 Only two of the four keratin genes are expressed in wool fibers.