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February 2024 in “Small” Microneedles are becoming essential tools in medicine for sensing, drug delivery, and communication.
February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Topical minoxidil and dietary supplements improved hair regrowth in children with hair loss from chemotherapy.
Vitamin supplements may not improve hair thickness or density in patients with non-scarring hair loss.
91 citations
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August 2024 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” Microneedles can improve skin disease treatment by delivering drugs directly through the skin.
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November 1987 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Selenium deficiency can cause skin and hair color loss, muscle weakness, and blood cell changes, but these improve with selenium supplements.
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January 2017 in “Journal of nutrition & food sciences” Cyclical nutritional therapy can promote hair growth by balancing nutrient intake.
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Dissolving microneedles improve the delivery of traditional Chinese medicine by making it easier, safer, and more effective.
21 citations
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June 1991 in “Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease” Selenium deficiency caused symptoms in a child, which improved with selenium supplements.
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June 2018 in “Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research” Microneedle technology is beneficial for drug delivery and could make vaccinations cheaper and more accessible.
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August 1979 in “PubMed” Adding zinc to marmosets' water improved their health, indicating their diet lacked enough zinc.
January 2026 in “PubMed Central” Natural product nanoparticles improve drug absorption but need better stability and production methods.
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January 1995 in “PubMed” Selenium therapy improved health in cystic fibrosis patients with fewer side effects at a lower dose.
August 2023 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Microneedling with minoxidil is more effective than microneedling with multivitamins for male hair loss.
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July 2023 in “Applied Nanoscience”
Supplements improve health, appearance, and athletic performance.
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July 2015 in “Journal of inherited metabolic disease” Methionine restriction works better than betaine for treating CBS deficiency symptoms in mice.
Bubble microneedles effectively deliver drugs through the skin and mouth, improving treatment speed and efficiency.
April 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new treatment using probiotic microneedles shows promise for promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation in androgenetic alopecia.
May 2026 in “Drug Delivery” Bubble microneedles deliver drugs quickly and effectively through the skin and mouth.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A vitamin and mineral supplement significantly reduced hair shedding in Brazilian women with telogen effluvium.
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July 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” Nutrition affects skin health differently based on age and condition.
January 2023 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Zinc is important for health and its supplementation may help treat various conditions.
May 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The study evaluated the effectiveness of a nutritional supplement containing millet extract, pantothenic acid, L-cystine, and biotin in managing non-illness-related hair loss in 112 subjects, primarily female, with an average age of 32. Over 12 weeks, participants took two capsules daily, resulting in significant increases in hair density and the proportion of hairs in the anagen phase, while the telogen proportion decreased. Hair loss declined by 59%, and improvements in hair quality and appearance were noted. By week 12, 90% of subjects perceived improved hair appearance and growth, 85% reported reduced hair loss, and 82% were satisfied with the results. The supplement was well tolerated, indicating its potential effectiveness in managing diffuse hair loss.
21 citations
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April 2010 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Zinc supplementation may help improve treatment outcomes for chronic hepatitis C.
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Taking vitamins, minerals, and amino acids can improve hair strength and quality in people with Monilethrix.
Bubble microneedles effectively deliver drugs through skin and mouth, improving hair growth and lowering glucose.
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January 2024 in “Pediatrics International” A 6-year-old boy with autism improved his thyroid function and growth after addressing iodine deficiency caused by picky eating, but his psychiatric symptoms and picky eating continued.