December 2012 in “SWU eJournals System (Srinakharinwirot University)” Chemical hair removal can cause skin irritation and other issues, but natural alternatives are being explored.
A new hydrogel made from human hair keratin can help regenerate skin and fight bacteria.
May 2026 in “European Cells and Materials”
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July 2019 in “Scientific reports” Surface and internal treatments can help prevent hair lipid loss during washing.
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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.
Newly designed proteins can effectively degrade specific proteins in cells, offering a potential new therapy method.
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December 1994 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Polymer complexation makes hyaluronic acid stick to hair better, enhancing its moisturizing effects.
A new sprayable hydrogel helps heal wounds faster and reduces inflammation.
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Photothermal hydrogels can kill bacteria and help heal tissue using light-converted heat.
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September 2020 in “Polymers” The PCL/PHB blend allows for slower, more controlled curcumin release than individual polymers.
April 2012 in “KSBB Journal” Minoxidil analogs can be improved for hair growth inhibition by modifying specific parts of their structure.
October 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The hydrogel helps wounds heal better by reducing inflammation and promoting skin regeneration.
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May 2016 in “European Polymer Journal” The new nanocarriers improve how well water-insoluble drugs dissolve and allow for controlled drug release.
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January 2015 in “ADMET and DMPK” Hyaluronan is a good drug delivery material because it sticks to mucosal areas and its drug release can be improved by changing its properties.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” Liposome-composite hydrogel microspheres are promising for safe, controlled drug delivery.
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June 2024 in “Scientific Reports” The hydrogel shows promise for wound healing due to its strong mechanical, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
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November 2012 in “Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences” Hard α-keratins stay stiff in water because the surrounding matrix keeps them dehydrated and strong.
June 2025 in “Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine” Low temperatures don't harm hyaluronic acid's healing abilities.
June 2024 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” The hydrogel effectively stops bleeding and heals diabetic wounds quickly.
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May 2025 in “Journal of the Indian Chemical Society” January 2026 in “Molecules” A new perming method is less damaging to hair and works as well as traditional methods.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Enzymatic phosphorylation of hair keratin improves the effectiveness of hair products with cationic ingredients.
January 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A specially designed molybdenum oxide nanozyme can treat and monitor acute kidney injury effectively.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Peptide-based hydrogels are promising for healing chronic wounds effectively.
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November 2014 in “PLoS ONE” Hyaluronidase speeds up wound healing and reduces inflammation.
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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.
May 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Mercaptans make hair more prone to damage, with reduced hair being more affected than permed hair.
May 2026 in “Nature Communications” The new treatment effectively heals drug-resistant bacteria-infected wounds.
7 citations
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May 2024 in “Gels” The new collagen and tannic acid hydrogel effectively stops bleeding and aids tissue repair better than current options.
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July 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.