January 2011 in “Hebei yixue” The 0.1% finasteride nanoparticles are efficient, uniform, and stable.
July 2023 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Copaiba resin oil shows promise for cancer therapy and is safe for topical use.
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April 2021 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Extracts from the Calanthe discolor plant promote hair follicle growth and increase growth factor levels.
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November 2003 in “Humana Press eBooks” AFM helps study hair surfaces for dermatology, cosmetics, and forensics.
February 2025 in “Processes” A new CBD topical formulation may effectively and safely treat alopecia.
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December 1998 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure and Molecular Enzymology” The study improved understanding of keratin fiber structure by showing consistent microfibril diameter but varying distances and electron density profiles.
January 2017 in “대한미용학회지” The cuticle layer in hair follicles thickens during keratinization due to incomplete cytosol loss.
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October 1962 in “Journal of Ultrastructure Research” The hair follicle structure is more complex than thought, with new findings on protein formation.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Forskolin-loaded hydrogels improve wound healing and skin repair.
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March 2019 in “Journal of lipid research” New probes were created to effectively measure specific enzymes involved in fat metabolism, which could help develop new drugs.
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Curved human hair has different structures on its convex and concave sides.
The research found that nanoparticles coated with chitosan improved the skin penetration of the drug finasteride.
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January 1987 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Coal tar shampoo increases enzyme activity in hair follicles, enhancing carcinogen binding to DNA.
November 2016 in “The Molecular Biology Society of Japan” October 2025 in “Clinical Chemistry” Juniperus communis extract enhances the effectiveness of oral cancer treatment when combined with chemotherapy.
May 2026 in “European Cells and Materials” The new delivery system improves Alzheimer's symptoms by releasing Huperzine A slowly and effectively.
December 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Science” The caffeine content in anticellulite gels is 0.7-1.7% and in hair-care products is about 1.0%.
September 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The hydrogel effectively heals diabetic wounds, closing over 90% within 7 days.
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August 2017 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” The new method is rapid, sensitive, and accurate for evaluating the quality of the medicinal herb Platycladi cacumen.
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October 2013 in “Drug Delivery” Ethosomal carriers effectively deliver hair loss drug into skin.
April 2024 in “JMR. Journal of molecular recognition/Journal of molecular recognition” Hydrophilic carbon dots cause one protein to clump more and prevent another from clumping.
April 2020 in “Journal of animal research” Canine hair follicles have stem cells in the bulge region.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Upcycled pineapple biopolymer is effective and eco-friendly for skincare, suncare, and haircare.
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August 2014 in “Journal of molecular structure” Chemical treatments on bleached black hair change its internal structure by breaking and reforming bonds, and treatments with hydrolyzed eggwhite protein help repair it.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
August 2025 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research” F4 and F6 hair gels showed promise for improving hair care but need more testing.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Curcumin nanocrystals in simple gels effectively penetrate hair follicles, but humectants can reduce this efficacy.
20 citations
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December 2012 in “Journal of molecular structure” The study found that thioglycolic acid breaks down hair bonds more consistently than l-cysteine, which is less damaging to hair.