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October 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Growing human skin cells in a 3D environment can stimulate new hair growth.
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October 2013 in “Nature Communications” Bioengineered lacrimal glands can restore tear production and protect eyes.
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February 2018 in “Polymers” Chitin and chitosan are useful in cosmetics for oral care, haircare, and skincare, including UV protection and strength improvement.
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June 2005 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Lecithin organogels could be good for applying drugs to the skin because they are stable, safe, and can improve drug absorption.
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July 2021 in “Nature Communications” 4D polycarbonate scaffolds show promise for soft tissue repair due to their biocompatibility, shape memory, and minimal immune response.
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October 2000 in “The FASEB Journal” The p75 neurotrophin receptor is important for hair follicle regression by controlling cell death.
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May 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Prolactin affects hair growth cycles and can cause early hair follicle regression.
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July 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human beard hair medulla contains a unique and complex mix of keratins not found in other human tissues.
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March 2019 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Advanced hydrogel systems with therapeutic agents could greatly improve acute and chronic wound treatment.
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April 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Hydrogels could lead to better treatments for wound healing without scars.
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July 2007 in “Journal of comparative neurology” Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
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January 2008 in “Drugs” Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
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July 2019 in “Stem Cells International” Advancements in creating skin grafts with biomaterials and stem cells are promising, but more research is needed for clinical application.
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February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Hair follicle regeneration possible, more research needed.
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October 2024 in “Nature Communications” A new wearable LED device helps heal chronic infected wounds at home.
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October 2015 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Tiny particles carrying roxithromycin can effectively target and deliver the drug to hair follicles without irritation.