June 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Keratin-encapsulated liposomes effectively repair and protect UV-damaged hair.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cluster Science” Metal nanoparticles show promise for treating hair loss but need more research to ensure safety.
January 2025 in “Conservation Physiology” Bear hair grows 0.10 to 1.05 mm per day, varying by individual and season.
March 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Polymeric nanohydrogels show potential for skin drug delivery but have concerns like toxicity and regulatory hurdles.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Tiny particles improved delivery of hair loss treatments to hair follicles, with lipid-based particles performing best.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” A new wound healing treatment using a graphene-based material with white light speeds up healing and reduces infection and scarring.
February 2023 in “Journal of Ginseng Research/Journal of ginseng research” New ginseng compounds may help treat degenerative diseases.
April 2022 in “Molecules” Teak leaf extract contains compounds that could help treat hair loss.
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.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural volatiles and essential oils have health benefits and can enhance the effects of some medicines, but more research is needed to understand how they work and their possible side effects.
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June 2023 in “MedComm” Stem cells and their exosomes show promise for repairing tissues and healing wounds when delivered effectively, but more research is needed on their tracking and optimal use.
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July 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Tissue engineering in cosmetics offers safer, more effective products and ethical alternatives to animal testing.
36 citations
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April 2022 in “Nutrients” Langsat fruit has health benefits like fighting malaria, bacteria, and aging, but its peel is toxic.
35 citations
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November 2024 in “Gels” Hydrogel microneedles offer a painless, effective way to treat skin disorders.
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August 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Bioengineered microneedles and nanomedicine offer promising, precise treatments for tissue regeneration.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanofiber scaffolds help wounds heal by delivering drugs directly to the injury site.
Plant-based compounds can improve wound dressings and skin medication delivery.
489 citations
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November 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” The JAK/STAT pathway is important in cell processes and disease, and JAK inhibitors are promising for treating related conditions.
280 citations
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January 2004 in “The EMBO Journal” AGC2-1 protein is essential for root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
219 citations
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January 2006 in “Drug Metabolism Reviews” DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.
188 citations
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December 2020 in “Foods” Polyphenols in plant foods help prevent diseases and have potential uses in food, cosmetics, and more.
163 citations
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October 2001 in “EMBO journal” Overexpressing follistatin in mice delays wound healing and reduces scar size.
146 citations
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January 2004 in “Hormones” Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
130 citations
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December 2022 in “Antioxidants” Natural polysaccharides have strong antioxidant properties that help fight diseases like Alzheimer's, diabetes, and heart disease.
122 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nanoparticles improve skin treatment but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
119 citations
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November 2016 in “American journal of human genetics” Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
107 citations
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March 2014 in “BoneKEy Reports” Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
100 citations
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December 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.
73 citations
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November 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Markers help differentiate between apocrine and eccrine sweat glands to identify sweat gland tumors.
65 citations
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September 2014 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Different STUB1 gene mutations cause varied symptoms in autosomal recessive ataxias.