February 2025 in “Science Advances” Wnt signaling helps regenerate hair follicles by affecting how skin cells sense and respond to mechanical forces.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Surgery” Waxing and epilation might help wound healing, but more research is needed.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechanical tension worsens keloid scars by activating inflammation and fibrosis pathways.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology” Hair follicle stem cells help skin heal and grow during stretching.
January 2024 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Using a special gel with copper and curcumin along with a scraping massage technique improved hair growth better than the common hair loss treatment, minoxidil.
The research developed a human hair keratin and silver ion hydrogel that could help heal wounds.
December 2023 in “Data in Brief” Curly hair's strength and flexibility vary with moisture and temperature.
Human hair can almost fully recover its structure within about 1,000 minutes after being stretched.
October 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The new composite scaffold may effectively treat chronic and deep wounds.
October 2023 in “Biomimetics” The new hair-dyeing shampoo is safe, colors hair evenly, and strengthens it.
September 2023 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Drying hair with a microfiber towel better maintains hair strength and structure than using a cotton towel or blow-drier.
Peptide hydrogels show promise for healing skin, bone, and nerves but need improvement in stability and compatibility.
January 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Newly born mesenchymal cells quickly spread out in response to tissue tension during early development.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The STRIPAK complex is crucial for skin cell organization and creating a functional skin barrier.
February 2022 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Permanent hair waving uses chemicals to create long-lasting curls.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study concluded that the developed models are effective for studying hair growth mechanisms and testing new treatments.
July 2021 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Verteporfin treatment in mice led to complete skin healing without scarring.
March 2021 in “Cell stem cell” Skin cell behavior is influenced by the tightness of nearby cells, affecting their growth and development.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Frog skin cells need the protein desmoplakin for proper development and cell layer formation.
August 2019 in “RIUnB Institutional Repository (University of Brasília)” Polymeric nanoparticles with dutasteride may effectively treat hair loss by targeting hair follicles.
January 2019 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Hair follicles and skin structures were successfully regenerated in the lab using specific cell arrangements and mechanical conditions.
Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Stopping tight hairstyles can prevent and reduce traction alopecia.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lymphocytes, a type of immune cell, are crucial for wound healing as they help remodel damaged areas and reduce inflammation.
June 2017 in “University of the Arts London Research Online (University of the Arts London)” Polymers help reduce damage and improve bleached hair when used during or after bleaching.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Applying pseudoceramide improved skin and hair health.
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.