April 2025 in “BioNanoScience” New methods using biomaterials, stem cells, and nanoparticles show promise for improving hair growth and treating hair loss.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Alkaloids help fight influenza in animals but need more research for human use.
January 2025 in “Catalysts” High-temperature gelatinization of ginkgo seeds effectively increases β-cyclodextrin production.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Nanocarriers can improve antioxidant delivery to the skin but face safety and production challenges.
January 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” Titanium dioxide nanoparticles can help heal wounds faster and better.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Rosemary-based gel with metformin may effectively treat hair loss like minoxidil.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nanoparticles may improve caffeine delivery for hair growth, offering a potential alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Biodegradable polymers can improve cannabinoid delivery but need more clinical trials.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.
January 2024 in “Biotechnology advances” Bioassays help find useful compounds in nature for making medicines, supplements, and cosmetics.
Eriocitrin and silymarin might be effective for hair loss treatment and need more research.
Nanocarriers with plant extracts show promise for safe and effective hair growth treatment.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Biopolymers are increasingly used in cosmetics for their non-toxicity and skin benefits, with future biotech advancements likely to expand their applications.
Nanotechnology shows promise for better hair loss treatments but needs more research for safety and effectiveness.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Too much male hormone in mothers can negatively affect the sexual behavior of both male and female baby mice.
January 2023 in “Theranostics” A patch with curcumin-zinc can improve hair growth and health by delivering beneficial particles to the skin, increasing hair follicles, and reversing effects of a hair loss hormone.
Sansevieria trifasciata Prain shows promise for treating hair loss by inhibiting androgen receptors.
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