July 2020 in “CRS 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting” Researchers developed a new skin patch that delivers more finasteride into the skin, potentially improving treatment for hair loss and prostate issues.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Keratin-based hydrogels can be improved for medical use by adding PEG, making them more soluble and adjustable.
June 2025 in “Food Science & Nutrition” Peimine helps heal skin wounds by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
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March 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Fibroblast Growth Factor-9 (FGF-9) can help improve heart function in diabetic mice after a heart attack by reducing inflammation and harmful changes to the heart's structure.
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January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” Created microspheres show potential for safe and effective use in prostate artery embolization.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The hydrogel effectively heals diabetic wounds and promotes hair growth.
December 2022 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” PRPF is a safer and more effective treatment for hair loss than PRP.
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April 2021 in “Biomedicines” Ferulic acid helps wounds heal faster by reducing inflammation and promoting skin cell movement.
425 citations
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January 2021 in “SN Applied Sciences” Alginate is great for tissue engineering because it's safe, easy to use, and helps heal tissues.
January 2026 in “Preprints.org” Mimicking fetal wound environments may enable scarless healing in adults.
December 2023 in “Medicine” Platelet-rich gel is a simpler, cheaper, and painless option for scalp defects, but tissue expansion offers better hair growth despite more pain.
November 2023 in “Indian journal of surgery” Platelet-rich gel is an effective treatment for healing scalp wounds with exposed skull.
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November 2021 in “European journal of medical and health sciences” Growth factors-rich plasma treatments can significantly speed up wound healing and tissue regeneration.
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January 2013 in “Biomaterials” Keratin from human hair shows promise for medical uses like wound healing and tissue engineering.
40 citations
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June 2013 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” The gelatin/β-TCP scaffold with nanoparticles improves wound healing and skin regeneration.
Plasma gel and PRP treatments improve skin and hair with minimal side effects.
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June 2022 in “Composites. Part B, Engineering” The new dressing with silver nanowires and collagen on bacterial cellulose heals wounds effectively with less toxicity and good antibacterial properties.
March 2026 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma speeds up wound healing after hair transplant surgery.
348 citations
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Platelet-rich plasma shows promise for skin and hair treatments but needs more research and standardization.
141 citations
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August 2017 in “Developmental Dynamics” The document concludes that a better understanding of cell changes during wound healing could improve treatments for chronic wounds and other conditions.
119 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Platelet-rich plasma might help with hair growth and skin conditions, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness and safety.
107 citations
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August 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP injections improve hair thickness for baldness.
80 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.
76 citations
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December 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.
55 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma, taken from a person's own blood, can help rejuvenate skin, stimulate hair growth, and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
54 citations
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July 2017 in “Scientific Reports” JMJD3 and NF-κB activate Notch1, which is essential for skin cell movement and wound healing.
52 citations
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March 1979 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Minoxidil can cause heart muscle damage in dogs.
32 citations
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March 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Mice lacking fibromodulin have disrupted healing patterns, leading to abnormal skin repair and scarring.
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September 2012 in “Birth Defects Research” Wounds heal without scarring in early development but later result in scars, and studying Wnt signaling could help control scarring.
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) may help improve hair density in primary cicatricial alopecias (PCAs) patients, but more trials are needed to confirm its benefits.