89 citations
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April 2015 in “Materials Science and Engineering C” Keratin-based hydrogels from human hair improve wound healing effectively.
March 2007 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” A new method was developed to create better skin models for healing and reconstruction.
January 2026 in “RSC Advances” The hydrogel helps heal wounds without scars by releasing two drugs gradually.
May 2024 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” The hydrogel helps skin heal by encouraging new blood vessel growth.
May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” A new method using bands and finger sheaths from gloves to manage hair during surgery is effective, quick, and reduces hair damage.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “IET Nanobiotechnology” The scaffolds significantly sped up wound healing in dogs and were safe.
4 citations
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May 2023 in “Composites Part B: Engineering” The nanocomposite hydrogels can repair themselves, change shape, reduce inflammation, protect against oxidation, kill bacteria, stop bleeding, and help heal diabetic wounds while allowing for wound monitoring.
December 2017 in “Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology” A sutura tricofítica melhora a aparência de cicatrizes em transplantes de cabelo e outras áreas pilosas.
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.
December 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
October 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” The hydrogels improve wound healing and tissue regeneration better than traditional treatments.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The new hydrogel with zinc and polysaccharides improves wound healing and has antibacterial properties.
47 citations
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November 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” The new hydrogel dressing with natural molecules helps heal wounds faster and improves skin repair.
12 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of bioactive and compatible polymers” Keratin hydrogel from human hair is a promising biocompatible material for soft tissue fillers.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” The dressing generates hydrogen sulfide to help heal wounds faster by reducing inflammation and promoting cell growth.
5 citations
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August 2011 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” December 2024 in “Macromolecular Bioscience” The new collagen template speeds up production and supports skin healing without harmful reactions.
13 citations
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August 2022 in “Nanomaterials” The new wound dressing helps heal abdominal wall defects faster by improving the wound environment.
November 2023 in “ACS Applied Polymer Materials” The new method extracts keratin from hair faster and better, and the resulting product improves blood clotting and wound healing, with potential for personalized treatments.
August 2025 in “Biomacromolecules” The hydrogel dressing improves wound healing, offers long-lasting antibacterial effects, and enhances patient comfort.
62 citations
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March 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Pre-seeding scaffolds with fibroblasts improves skin wound healing.
87 citations
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August 2017 in “Scientific Reports” The nanofiber scaffolds improved skin wound healing by supporting cell growth and tissue repair.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Materials Today Communications” The FN3-Alg hydrogel effectively heals irregular wounds and promotes hair growth.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The new hydrogel dressing improves wound healing with strong antibacterial effects and better mechanical strength.
63 citations
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May 2020 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” The new wound dressing helps skin heal completely, including blood vessels and hair growth.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel made from plant polysaccharide and gelatin helps wounds heal faster by absorbing fluids and maintaining a moist healing environment.
83 citations
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June 2020 in “Materials & Design” Sponge helps heal wounds faster with less inflammation and better skin/hair growth.
50 citations
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November 2010 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” Hair follicle cells and intestinal tissue can create strong, functional blood vessel replacements.
September 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The new wound dressings speed up diabetic wound healing and improve tissue quality.
August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Disposable instruments could be the future of hair restoration surgery to eliminate disease risk, but they require careful preparation and proper training.