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February 2024 in “Military Medical Research” Biomaterials can help heal wounds without scars and regenerate skin features.
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July 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” A new method allows for controlled, long-lasting delivery of retinoic acid through the skin with fewer side effects.
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March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.
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September 2018 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” Further research is needed to improve hair regeneration using stem cells and nanomaterials.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” Biomaterials can help reduce skin scarring and improve wound healing.
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November 2024 in “Bioactive Materials” 3D bioprinting with special hydrogels helps heal wounds and grow new blood vessels.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Drug Delivery” PEG and keratin scaffolds can effectively deliver protein drugs by controlling release based on pH levels.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” 3D bioprinting could improve skin repair and treat conditions like vitiligo and alopecia by precisely placing cells.
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Current therapies cannot fully regenerate adult skin without scars; more research is needed for scar-free healing.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Finasteride-loaded nanogels are effective, safe, and improve drug absorption through the skin.
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September 2021 in “Materials” Lipid-based delivery systems can improve tissue repair and regeneration when combined with cell-based therapies.
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January 2003 in “Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems” Ethosomes can safely and effectively deliver various drugs deep into the skin.
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