106 citations
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December 2015 in “Biomacromolecules” Keratin hydrogels can be customized for better tissue healing.
71 citations
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September 2013 in “Materials Science and Engineering C” Keratin-based hydrogels from human hair and wool are promising for wound dressings and are more eco-friendly.
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August 2023 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” The hydrogels are strong, self-healing, and good for 3D printing and delivering treatments.
30 citations
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February 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” The hydrogel works quickly to stop bleeding and prevent infection, making it a promising first-aid bandage.
17 citations
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel dressings speed up healing and reduce scarring.
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January 2018 in “Biomaterials Science” Softer hydrogel surfaces help maintain hair growth-related functions in skin cells.
6 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The gel with icariin speeds up wound healing, reduces scarring, and helps hair growth by controlling BMP4 signaling. It also reduces inflammation and improves wound quality in mice, adapts to different wound shapes, and gradually releases icariin to aid healing. It also prevents too much collagen and myofibroblast formation during skin healing.
3 citations
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November 2025 in “Biomimetics” Hydrogels show promise in preventing and treating skin damage from radiation therapy.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Chemosensors” A new wearable system improves wound healing by monitoring infections and delivering precise treatment.
January 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” The hydrogel speeds up diabetic wound healing by reducing inflammation and promoting skin repair.
March 2024 in “Advanced science” A new hydrogel made from human cells improves wound healing by working with immune cells to promote repair.
February 2024 in “Bioengineering” The hydrogel made of chitosan, HPMC, and insulin speeds up wound healing and could be a new dressing, especially for diabetics.
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April 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” New compounds similar to cromakalim were less effective at inhibiting insulin release but improved in solubility and one acted as a calcium entry blocker, not a potassium channel opener.
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July 2021 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” Rubbing skin increases absorption of water-soluble drugs from lotions and creams, but not oil-soluble drugs.
24 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Biomembrane-based hydrogels can effectively promote chronic wound healing.
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August 2011 in “Biomaterials” Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
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February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The scaffold is a promising material for wound healing and tissue engineering.
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September 2015 in “Acta biomaterialia” Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
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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.
26 citations
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January 2024 in “Gels” Nanoemulgels could effectively treat skin diseases and may replace or complement current therapies.
24 citations
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December 2023 in “Gels” 3D-printed hydrogels show promise in medicine but face challenges in resolution, cell viability, cost, and regulations.
21 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Extracellular Vesicles” Hydrogels can enhance stem cell activity, but more research is needed to optimize their use.
18 citations
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March 2014 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” New gel formulas without ethanol and propylene glycol, containing a minoxidil-methyl-β-cyclodextrin complex, have been created for treating hair loss.
14 citations
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December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Hydrogel microneedles offer a promising, minimally invasive way to treat diseases like cancer and hair loss, but need improvements in strength and standardization.
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Using polymeric micelles to deliver spironolactone topically could improve wound healing in skin affected by glucocorticoids.
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May 2021 in “Applied Materials Today” New nano composite helps reduce scars and regrow hair during burn wound healing.
6 citations
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February 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” Special gels help heal diabetic foot sores and reduce the risk of amputation or death.
5 citations
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Traditional Chinese Medicine and biomaterials help heal chronic wounds by targeting multiple pathways.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Tripeptides help heal wounds and regenerate skin by speeding up tissue repair and reducing inflammation.
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Advanced delivery systems can make dithranol more effective and less irritating for treating psoriasis.