31 citations
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December 2021 in “Materials” The gels improved wound healing in diabetic mice but need human trials.
30 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan and surface-deacetylated chitin nanofibers may help treat hair loss.
24 citations
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January 2019 in “Science China Life Sciences” Chitosan/LiCl composite scaffolds help heal deep skin wounds better.
23 citations
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September 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Mesenchymal stem cells, especially injected into the skin, heal wounds faster and better than chitosan gel or other treatments.
22 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The nanoparticles improved hair growth and enlarged hair bulbs.
17 citations
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel dressings speed up healing and reduce scarring.
16 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Composites Science” Chitosan–hydroxyapatite biocomposites are promising for tissue engineering due to their safety and ability to support healing.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” Created microspheres show potential for safe and effective use in prostate artery embolization.
12 citations
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September 2023 in “Polymers” The hydrogel speeds up skin wound healing effectively.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “IET Nanobiotechnology” The scaffolds significantly sped up wound healing in dogs and were safe.
6 citations
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September 2024 in “Plant Cell & Environment” Chitosan affects root hair growth and callose deposition based on its concentration.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of clinical and translational research” Chitosan-based dressings reduce inflammation and speed up skin wound healing.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine” The composite speeds up skin healing and is safe for use in wound dressings.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “ACS Omega” Snail secretion-loaded dressings can improve skin regeneration and wound healing.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Chitosan scaffolds with silver nanoparticles effectively treat infected wounds and promote faster healing.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “Swedish Journal of BioScience Research” Chitosan from Lucilia cuprina improves wound healing in diabetic mice treated with insulin.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Chitosan-encapsulated Cordyceps militaris reduces lung cell damage from pollution.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Bulletin of Rehabilitation Medicine” Chitosan glycolate and lactate sponges are promising for wound healing, while chitosan ascorbate sponges are less effective.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “ACS applied bio materials” The new Exo/Gel dressing with stem cell-derived particles helps skin wounds heal faster.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” The new finasteride delivery system using chitosan-based nanoniosomes shows promise for prostate cancer prevention.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “River Publishers eBooks” The document concludes that hair keratin-chitosan scaffolds were successfully made and are suitable for biomedical use.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” The new chitosan dressing heals wounds better and faster than current products.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Minoxidil can be effectively encapsulated in coated nanovesicles for potential drug delivery.
A natural hair dye from cuttlefish ink and chitosan effectively colors hair black without harmful chemicals.
This study investigates chitosan-based dissolving microneedle arrays incorporating Agave tequilana root extract, revealing that the extract's phytochemical composition, dominated by phenolic acids, affects microneedle geometry and material degradation. The microneedles retained antioxidant activity and inhibitory effects against tyrosinase and hyaluronidase, though collagenase inhibition decreased, especially at 0.25% extract concentration. The arrays showed biocompatibility with HaCaT keratinocytes and selective cytotoxicity against A375 melanoma cells. The research highlights the importance of extract loading on microneedle structure and bioactivity, suggesting further studies on mechanical performance and skin permeation are needed.
Chitosan shows promise for skin and scalp treatments but needs more research.
The hydrogel treatment speeds up healing of diabetic wounds.
October 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Chitosan and minoxidil both improve hair growth, but more research is needed on chitosan.
July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Phenobarbital-loaded chitosan nanoparticles are promising for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new microneedle system effectively delivers finasteride to treat hair loss.