Newly designed proteins can effectively degrade specific proteins in cells, offering a promising alternative for targeted protein degradation.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” Nanocarriers improve skin disease treatment by targeting hair follicles effectively.
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.
June 2004 in “Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Assiut University” The natural hair treatment with Cantharidin works best for hair loss.
Enzymatic synthesis improved the water solubility of the flavonoid baicalin, which may help treat hair loss conditions.
December 2022 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Latanoprost-loaded nanotransfersomes could help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
186 citations
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December 2011 in “Molecules” Three specific 4-azasteroid-2-oximes showed strong enzyme inhibition, but less than finasteride.
A new peptide, murikal/SPR4, was found to significantly increase hair growth in mice, and its liposomal topical formulations enhanced hair growth more than commercial products. However, results on human scalp skin were unclear, needing more tests.
15 citations
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February 2014 in “Toxicology Letters” Coumarin derivatives cause skin irritation, but coumarin itself does not.
14 citations
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April 2016 in “PloS one” The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.
6 citations
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April 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Laminin-511 may help promote hair growth, while laminin-332 does not affect hair loss.
August 2023 in “Journal of Health and Beauty” K-30 treatment restores protein and weight in damaged hair, making it similar to healthy hair.
3 citations
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February 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New treatments for hair loss are being developed using molecular biology.
Chemical treatments weaken hair's thermal stability and structure.
September 2025 in “Animals” The KRTAP22-2 gene in sheep does not significantly affect wool traits.
5 citations
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February 1997 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that effectively block a specific enzyme related to androgen conditions.
8 citations
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May 2008 in “Applied surface science” Mummy hair from the Taklamakan desert has calcium and phosphorus inside.
10 citations
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April 1999 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Skin irritants can promote hair growth by affecting specific skin proteins.
April 2017 in “IOSR journal of dental and medical sciences” Netherton Syndrome is a non-treatable genetic disorder in children causing skin, hair, and allergy issues.
September 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Teak seed extract is safe and reduces pain in mice.
78 citations
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April 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
6 citations
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December 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A woman developed rare, unexplained curly hair on her scalp and eyelashes.
March 2025 in “Jurnal Farmamedika (Pharmamedica Journal)” Procyanidin from Indonesian spices may help heal diabetic wounds.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Philosophical transactions - Royal Society. Biological sciences” Enzymes that change arginine to citrulline are important for skin barrier and hair formation, and their malfunction can lead to skin conditions and hair disorders.
8 citations
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January 2009 in “Transactions of the Materials Research Society of Japan” Water-soluble wool keratin can protect human hair from damage during treatments.
53 citations
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July 2018 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating alopecia areata but need better topical formulations.
February 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” PCA hydrogel promotes hair growth by enhancing blood vessel formation and hair follicle stem cell activity.
June 1958 in “Mycopathologia” Selective chemical epilation effectively treats tinea capitis without harmful side effects.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Jamogenin and other molecules may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase.