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January 2024 in “Polymer Chemistry” Lipid–polymer hybrid nanoparticles can improve genome editing delivery and outcomes.
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December 2015 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Using sonophoresis can make it harder for certain drug-loaded liposomes to get through the skin.
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March 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” The placebo microneedle stamp didn't penetrate skin and caused less pain, but blinding was only effective for those with low skin sensitivity.
November 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The combined treatment for hair loss is effective, easy to use, and has mild side effects.
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July 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” The microneedle device with rapamycin and epigallocatechin gallate effectively promoted hair regrowth in mice.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” Microneedle Treatment System is effective for hair growth and skin improvement with no serious side effects, but more research is needed.
February 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” A new method using Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) in a microneedle can promote hair regrowth more efficiently and is painless, minimally invasive, and affordable.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Engineered exosomes with EGF and FGF improved hair growth in mice with hair loss.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The microneedle patch boosts hair growth by reducing DHT and oxidative stress.
April 2024 in “Nano research” Minoxidil patches and cold plasma may help treat hair loss.
February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Microneedle therapy combined with serum effectively increases hair count in people with hair loss, with no side effects.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Engineering Letters” MXD@CP could be a promising new topical treatment for hair loss.
February 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” A new treatment using a special gel with miR-665 reduces inflammation and helps hair regrow in alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” Exosome-based treatments may improve skin and hair issues, but more research is needed for safety and effectiveness.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nanoparticles may improve caffeine delivery for hair growth, offering a potential alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
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September 2025 in “Cosmetics” Laser-Assisted Exosome Delivery showed early skin improvement without side effects, but more research is needed.
May 2023 in “Asian journal of research in pharmaceutical sciences” Ketoconazole is effective for treating various fungal infections and has new uses in dermatology, but oral use can have serious side effects.
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May 2021 in “FASEB bioAdvances” Plant-based products can improve hair and skin health without harmful side effects.
February 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” Combining different treatments like fillers, collagen stimulators, botulinum toxin, and energy devices gives better facial rejuvenation results.
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October 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Polysaccharide-based nanofibers are promising for better wound healing.
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February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Minoxidil-loaded hyaluronic acid microneedles can effectively increase hair growth and could be a promising treatment for hair loss.
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” New skin repair methods show promise but need to be safer and more accessible.
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October 2024 in “Heliyon” Exosomes show promise for healing diabetic foot ulcers.
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November 2022 in “Chemical Science” Inorganic-based biomaterials can quickly stop bleeding and help wounds heal, but they may cause issues like sharp ion release and pH changes.
March 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” A new microneedle treatment could effectively regrow hair in androgenic alopecia.
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February 2022 in “Nanomaterials” Nanomaterials show promise in improving wound healing but require more research on their potential toxicity.