July 1999 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Hair analysis can reveal glucose levels in diabetic patients.
September 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Biologicals are increasingly used in medicine and cosmetics, especially for skin and hair treatments, but more research is needed.
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July 2011 in “Biomaterials” Human liver cells stick to hair protein materials mainly through the liver's asialoglycoprotein receptor.
Platycladi Cacumen may help treat hair loss by targeting specific proteins and pathways.
Enzymatic synthesis improved the water solubility of the flavonoid baicalin, which may help treat hair loss conditions.
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November 2022 in “Nutrients” Cow placenta extract has strong antioxidant effects and can delay skin aging in mice.
January 2026 in “Medicine” Hejie Shengfa Decoction may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation, but more safety studies are needed.
January 2026 in “Molecules” Dihydroartemisinin could be a versatile cosmetic ingredient but needs more research and development.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Modified HDL can better deliver drugs and genes, potentially improving treatments and reducing side effects.
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September 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Four new cases of Bachmann-Bupp syndrome suggest potential for targeted treatment.
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December 2022 in “Current Protein and Peptide Science” Thymosin β4 helps in cell activities, healing, and organ preservation, and treats hair loss and skin injuries.
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December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Collagen networks play a key role in hair loss and follicle miniaturization.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
March 2024 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” The hair tonic with royal jelly extract improved hair growth and scalp health.
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June 2017 in “PLoS ONE” A 6-group hair classification is more reliable for drug testing than an 8-group system.
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December 2017 in “Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências” 6-Gingerol from ginger may slow down hair growth by affecting certain enzymes and growth factors.
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July 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The S100A4 protein is more common in psoriatic skin and could be a target for treating psoriasis.
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May 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Aging scalp skin contributes to hair aging and loss, and more research is needed to develop better hair loss treatments.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” Brazilian propolis was found to speed up hair growth in mice by increasing the growth of skin cells that form hair.
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December 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The Asian herbal mix with Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens, and green tea helped grow hair in mice.
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August 2016 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hair characteristics might be early signs of Type 2 Diabetes and could help with early prevention.
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November 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin RAGE levels are linked to inflammation and cell death.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Natural ingredients can improve skin and hair, but more research is needed.
January 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Rhamnose may help hair growth and pigmentation, making it a potential treatment for hair loss.
January 2022 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” The polyherbal hair gel is effective against fungal infections and helps nourish hair and prevent graying.
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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Key genes and pathways crucial for hair follicle development in cashmere goats were identified, aiding fleece production improvement.
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October 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.
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October 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Houttuynia cordata extract may help hair grow by improving cell survival and increasing cell growth.
December 2023 in “Scientific reports” Fermented soy protein may help prevent bone loss by affecting bone cell activity.