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June 2013 in “Biomaterials” Scientists created 3D hair-like structures that could help study hair growth and test treatments.
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February 2023 in “Biology” Innovative cosmetics could safely change hair color by targeting biological hair pigmentation processes.
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November 2022 in “Biomaterials Science” The microneedle patch effectively promotes hair regrowth by delivering miR-218.
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July 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” The microneedle device with rapamycin and epigallocatechin gallate effectively promoted hair regrowth in mice.
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December 2015 in “Journal of thermal biology” Scalp cooling devices need to be powerful enough to overcome heat loss and reach the right temperature to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
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May 2023 in “Plants” Allium hookeri extract may help promote hair growth and protect cells from damage.
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February 2026 in “Nano Research” A new microneedle treatment can help regrow hair by improving lymphatic function and metabolism.
August 2025 in “Macromolecular Bioscience” Microneedles with minoxidil and nitric oxide improve hair growth effectively and painlessly.
April 2025 in “Biomacromolecules” Hyaluronic acid microneedles with herbal extracts may help regrow hair.
January 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Certain plant extracts may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth safely.
February 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” NMN could potentially treat hair loss by reducing oxidative stress and improving cell health.
January 2023 in “Theranostics” A patch with curcumin-zinc can improve hair growth and health by delivering beneficial particles to the skin, increasing hair follicles, and reversing effects of a hair loss hormone.
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January 2016 in “BioMed research international” Calcium microcapsules are better for long-term use in artificial dermal papilla, while barium microcapsules are good for short-term.
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August 2019 in “Cells” The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists turned mouse stem cells into skin cells that can grow into skin layers and structures.
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November 2013 in “Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences” Multiphoton microscopy is a promising tool for detailed skin imaging and could improve patient care if its challenges are addressed.
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August 2004 in “The FASEB Journal” Mice with human skin protein K8 had more skin problems and cancer.
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August 2018 in “Stem Cells International” Stem cells, especially from fat tissue and Wharton's jelly, can potentially regenerate hair follicles and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to perfect the treatment.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The Wnt/β-catenin pathway can activate melanocyte stem cells and may help regenerate hair follicles.
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June 2009 in “Biomaterials” Skin cell clumping for hair growth is improved by a protein called fibronectin, which helps cells stick and move better.
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June 2013 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” The gelatin/β-TCP scaffold with nanoparticles improves wound healing and skin regeneration.
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September 2018 in “Medicines” Oleic acid nanovesicles improve minoxidil absorption in hair follicles for alopecia treatment.
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August 2010 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Researchers developed a method to grow hair follicle cells for transplantation using a special chip.
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September 2008 in “Magnetic Resonance Imaging” MRI can effectively image skin structures noninvasively.
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Both human and animal-derived small extracellular vesicles speed up skin healing equally well.
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June 2020 in “Applied Materials Today” The SA-MS hydrogel is a promising material for improving wound healing and skin regeneration in diseases like diabetes and skin cancer.
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September 2020 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Adult skin cell-based early-stage skin substitutes improve wound healing and hair growth in mice.
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April 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Targeting specific miRNAs may help treat hair follicle issues caused by hydrogen peroxide.