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July 2015 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Microneedling helped two Pomeranian dogs with a hair growth disorder grow back 90% of their fur in 12 weeks, and the results lasted for a year.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The nanofibers effectively treated infected diabetic wounds by killing bacteria and aiding wound healing without toxicity.
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June 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles effectively deliver water-insoluble drugs to hair follicles, stimulating hair growth without irritating the skin.
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