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Trichohyalin, a protein from pig tongue, was purified and found to have a filamentous structure.
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January 2021 in “Smart materials in medicine” The new hydrogel is good for wound dressing because it absorbs water quickly, has high porosity, can release drugs, fights bacteria, and helps wounds heal with less scarring.
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August 2023 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” RHA fillers are effective and safe for treating nasolabial folds in people of color.
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April 2008 in “Biomedical Materials” Human hair proteins can be used to create scaffolds that support cell growth for tissue engineering.
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Acinetobacter strain A1-4-2 can safely clean water pollutants.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The study created a new hair loss treatment paste that regrows hair faster and with fewer side effects than minoxidil alone.
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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.
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February 2021 in “Gels” HYDRO DELUXE BIO hyaluronic acid hydrogel is compatible with skin cells, may reduce inflammation, promote blood vessel growth, and protect against oxidative stress, suggesting it could help revitalize hair follicles.
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September 1980 in “Experientia” Polyethylene alanine caused hair loss in young lab animals but not in adults, with hair regrowth occurring within 20 days.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The hydrogel effectively heals diabetic wounds and promotes hair growth.
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March 1961 in “Nature” A fatty acid/protein complex in human hair helps protect it from damage.
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January 2015 in “Sen i Gakkaishi” The new keratin film without KAPs stains better and could help study keratin functions.
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May 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A special foam called EG7 PTK-UR helps heal skin wounds better than other similar materials, working as well as a top-rated product and better than a polyester foam.
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December 2003 in “Materials Research-ibero-american Journal of Materials” Polyquaternium 7® builds up on hair, improving its look and feel, and AFM is good for measuring these changes.
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September 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Natural hydrogels can improve wound healing but face challenges in becoming widely used in clinics.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The new gallic acid hydrogel speeds up wound healing and reduces scarring.
Hyaluronic acid in shampoo penetrated hair well, reduced frizz, and improved hair strength and moisture.
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September 2019 in “ACS omega” The new nanocomposite films are stronger, protect against UV, speed up wound healing, and are antibacterial without being toxic.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” The hydrogel effectively treats complex wounds by promoting healing and preventing infection.
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July 2023 in “Biomimetics” A new hair treatment using a natural polyphenol complex improves hair strength, reduces static, and protects against UV damage.
March 2026 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials” The scaffold improves wound healing and tissue regeneration.
Keratin gel may help repair damaged nerves.
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June 2023 in “Journal of applied crystallography” The technique showed that human hair has two main parts, with 68% being rigid and the rest flexible, and water swelling affects its structure.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining PDLLA and PRP effectively reduces wrinkles and improves skin quality.
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May 2024 in “Biomimetics” Bioactive biopolymers can improve diabetic wound healing by enhancing tissue regeneration.