March 2023 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are used for prostate issues, hair loss, and excessive hair growth, may help with COVID-19, but can cause sexual and mental health side effects, and their use in preventing prostate cancer needs more examination.
February 2026 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Stem cell therapies show promise for hair regrowth in alopecia areata but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
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January 2022 in “Biomaterials Science” RNA delivery is best for in-body use, while RNP delivery is good for outside-body use. Both methods are expected to greatly impact future treatments.
October 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The hydrogel helps wounds heal better by reducing inflammation and promoting skin regeneration.
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January 2019 in “International Immunology” Immune cells help keep skin healthy and repair it, but imbalance can cause disease.
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Oral mucosa heals with minimal scarring, offering insights for scarless wound healing.
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February 2023 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Photobiomodulation is safe for skin rejuvenation, even for those with a cancer history.
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November 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” Neuroregulation is crucial for skin wound healing and can be targeted to improve recovery.
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January 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” Menopause causes significant changes in the vaginal introitus, but less so in the labia majora, which may lead to symptoms of vaginal atrophy.
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse can cause heart damage and sudden death.
September 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Combining plant extracts with nanotechnology may improve hair loss treatments.
September 2023 in “Biomedical Optics Express” New imaging techniques show testosterone delays hair growth and shrinks follicles in mice, but have limited depth for viewing.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” The circadian clock plays a key role in hair growth and its disruption can affect hair regeneration.
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February 2023 in “Ibrain” Black cumin and its nanoformulations show promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in drug discovery” Some small molecule antivirals show promise against COVID-19, but more research is needed to understand and improve them.
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February 2022 in “Nanomaterials” Nanomaterials show promise in improving wound healing but require more research on their potential toxicity.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Platelet-rich plasma is more effective and satisfactory than hyaluronic acid for knee osteoarthritis.
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December 2022 in “Cells” Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” MSC-derived exosomes may help in skin repair and regeneration.
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August 2014 in “Nature Medicine” Skin stem cells interacting with their environment is crucial for maintaining and regenerating skin and hair, and understanding this can help develop new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
January 2026 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Advanced hydrogels can autonomously deliver drugs to treat radiation skin injuries, but challenges remain for clinical use.
December 2023 in “Regenerative therapy” miRNA-based therapies show promise for treating skin diseases, including hair loss, in animals.
January 2026 in “Burns & Trauma” RNA modifications help heal wounds and could lead to new treatments.
December 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Metformin might help treat certain skin conditions, but more research is needed.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Non-coding RNAs are crucial for skin development and health.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BMAL1 and Period1 genes can influence human hair growth.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” Microvascular damage and platelet issues persist in ulcerative colitis remission, helping assess disease states.
July 2023 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells (MSCs) help in wound healing and tissue regeneration, but can also contribute to tumor growth. They show promise in treating chronic wounds and certain burns, but their full healing mechanisms and potential challenges need further exploration.
April 2024 in “The Journal of experimental medicine/The journal of experimental medicine” Treg cells help repair and regenerate tissues by interacting with local cells.
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October 2024 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Microneedles improve delivery of plant-based compounds through the skin, aiding treatments for hair loss, cancer, and wounds.