Polydopamine is promising for personalized medicine and biomedical technology due to its strong adhesion and biocompatibility.
January 2026 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” New technologies replicate human skin for testing without animals.
December 2025 in “Sensors” Microneedles in wearables can deliver drugs over time but face challenges in manufacturing and safety.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” Nanocarriers can improve skin treatments after cancer therapy by enhancing antioxidant delivery and effectiveness.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” Hypochlorous acid is a safe, effective antimicrobial with potential in various medical fields, but more research is needed to improve its stability and use.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Metal-organic frameworks can help heal wounds, reduce scars, and promote hair growth, but more research is needed.
December 2025 in “Bioengineering” Sebum is essential for skin health but can cause acne if unbalanced.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” Targeting pyroptosis may offer new treatments for alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” TCM-derived nanovesicles show promise for wound healing and skin regeneration but need more research.
March 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Polymeric nanohydrogels show potential for skin drug delivery but have concerns like toxicity and regulatory hurdles.
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September 2017 in “Hereditas” Genes influence horse coat color and may help understand human skin conditions.
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Exosomes show promise for improving wound healing, reducing aging signs, preventing hair loss, and lightening skin but require more research and better production methods.
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October 2016 in “Journal of oncology pharmacy practice” A cancer patient's hair became permanently curly after treatment with nivolumab.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” Microneedle patches could replace injections but need more development for better use in medicine.
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January 2020 in “Cell Transplantation” Targeting ACE2 and TMPRSS2 may help prevent or treat COVID-19 in cancer patients.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Understanding sex and gender differences can improve personalized dermatology care.
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March 2024 in “Cell Transplantation” Engineered skin tissue is a promising tool for safer cosmetic testing.
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February 2016 in “Cell Transplantation” Hair follicles have a more inactive cell cycle than other skin cells, which may help develop targeted therapies for skin diseases and cancer.
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March 2025 in “PNAS Nexus” Raman spectroscopy can detect radiation exposure in mouse hair with high accuracy for up to 7 days.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” Removing Gsdma1/2/3 genes reduces skin cell overgrowth by blocking a specific cell pathway.
January 2025 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Hair disorders in organ transplant patients are often underestimated and need more attention and research.
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November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.
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August 2016 in “Advances in wound care” New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.
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January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
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January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” Dermal papilla cells are key for hair growth and color, influencing hair type and size, and their interaction with stem cells could help treat hair loss and color disorders.
January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” Skin health and repair depend on the signals between skin stem cells and their surrounding cells.
January 2026 in “Nanoscale Advances” Microneedles combined with light therapy can improve skin disease diagnosis and treatment.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Plant-based medicines can effectively prevent and treat cancer with fewer side effects.
January 2026 in “Animal Advances” Genes linked to coat color and fiber length in Chinese goats were identified.
November 2025 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” Stingless bee propolis may help regenerate hair follicles and improve pigment function in chemotherapy-induced hair loss.