45 citations
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November 2017 in “Biomaterials” Researchers found a new way to create hair-growing structures in the lab that can grow hair when put into mice.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Chemical engineering journal advances” Scientists made human hair magnetic by coating it with special nanoparticles.
8 citations
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July 2013 in “PLoS ONE” DNA can be quickly and effectively extracted from hair using laundry powder.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Electric stimulation at 448 kHz can promote hair growth by enhancing cell activity in hair follicles.
February 2019 in “PubMed” The research found that twisting hair fibers can show changes in stiffness and damage, and help tell apart different hair treatments.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new dissolving microneedle system effectively delivers minoxidil for hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
14 citations
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July 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The new 3D imaging method accurately measures hair surface details quickly.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” Magnesium oxide-infused membranes help heal wounds faster by reducing inflammation and promoting skin and hair follicle growth.
November 2025 in “Interdisciplinary materials” The new silk suture with silver and curcumin helps heal wounds faster and fights bacteria.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
3 citations
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September 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Pulsed Electric Fields can effectively stimulate hair growth in rats.
16 citations
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April 2017 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.
February 2023 in “Biophysical Journal” Light can be used to stimulate ear hair cells, improving speed and consistency over previous methods.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Composites Part B: Engineering” The new wound dressing helps heal burn wounds and regrow hair by releasing beneficial ions.
January 2021 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Combining PRF and PDO threads shows promise in treating male pattern baldness.
January 2026 in “Journal of Nanomaterials”
16 citations
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January 2023 in “Molecular Biomedicine” 3D-printed microneedles can precisely regrow hair in targeted areas.
17 citations
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July 2021 in “Polymers” Using ultrasonication at 45 kHz for 30 minutes is an efficient, low-cost way to produce high-quality chitin nanofibers from crab shells.
March 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” A new microneedle treatment could effectively regrow hair in androgenic alopecia.
17 citations
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December 2022 in “Biosensors” Triboelectric nanogenerators can power wearable medical devices for long-term self-treatment and monitoring.
1 citations
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June 2019 in “IEEJ Transactions on Sensors and Micromachines” A new device mimics hair follicle functions and detects tiny forces with high sensitivity.
Electrical stimulation with minoxidil boosts hair cell growth.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
7 citations
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June 2025 in “Nano Energy” The hydrogels heal infected diabetic wounds quickly and effectively.
A new hydrogel made from human hair keratin can help regenerate skin and fight bacteria.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Physiology” The method allows precise cell removal without harming nearby tissues.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Scientific Reports” The technique can isolate cells to help treat skin pigmentation issues.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “Cells” The conclusion is that the new method makes collecting cells from plucked hair to create stem cells more efficient and less invasive.
2 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of nature and science” Human hair can transmit magnetic signals through glass.