December 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” New nanoparticles deliver plant extracts to hair follicles to treat conditions like hair loss and acne.
14 citations
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March 2019 in “Plant methods” The new microrhizotron tool effectively observes and measures pepper plant roots non-destructively.
July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The structure of SRD5A reveals how it reduces steroids, aiding drug design for related health conditions.
8 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry” A new method accurately measures a drug in skin for cancer therapy research.
6 citations
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new device, IVL-PPF Microsphere®, was created to deliver a hair loss drug for up to 3 months with one injection, potentially replacing daily pills.
January 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” Nanotechnology improves the effectiveness of herbal hair products.
38 citations
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November 2016 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Nanoparticles with more oleic acid improved the delivery and stability of the drug spironolactone.
July 2025 in “Journal of Translational Medical Research” Chitosan-polycaprolactone scaffolds with chrysin-capped silver nanoparticles improve wound healing by reducing infection.
November 2025 in “Nanoscale Advances” Inorganic nanoparticle-based scaffolds can improve wound healing by fighting bacteria and helping tissue grow.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A KLK5 inhibitor effectively improved skin symptoms in a mouse model of Netherton Syndrome.
92 citations
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February 2023 in “Antibiotics” Nanomaterials in wound dressings help fight infections and improve healing.
5 citations
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September 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to hair follicles, potentially improving treatments for conditions like acne and alopecia, and could also be used for vaccine delivery and gene therapy.
March 2026 in “Bioconjugate Chemistry” Peptide-based PROTACs show promise in targeting hard-to-treat proteins, especially for cancer therapy.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “Electronics and Communications in Japan” The device mimics human hair follicles and detects tiny forces and moments with high sensitivity.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Dutasteride-loaded nanoparticles coated with Lauric Acid-Chitosan show promise for treating hair loss due to their controlled release, low toxicity, and potential to stimulate hair growth.
May 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” The new microneedle treatment effectively promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
21 citations
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March 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” The new Brigatinib nanocarrier is more effective against lung cancer cells than the free drug.
12 citations
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September 2024 in “JID Innovations” Skin-on-a-chip devices better mimic human skin for research.
January 2016 in “한국공업화학회 연구논문 초록집” The nanoparticles show promise for cancer treatment and diagnosis with fewer side effects.
March 2026 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” Microneedles show promise for improving hair regrowth in alopecia.
25 citations
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March 2002 in “Scanning” Confocal microscopy is better than scanning electron microscopy for studying hair in its natural state and understanding hair products' effects.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Pakistan biomedical journal” Transethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin by overcoming the outer skin layer's barrier.
January 2006 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Amelanotic melanocytes from hair follicles are immature and likely don't transfer melanosomes to keratinocytes.
5 citations
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September 2023 in “Molecules” These methods help understand cell structures and reactions.
August 2024 in “Dermatological Reviews” New technologies are improving the diagnosis and treatment of hair and nail disorders.
3 citations
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August 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Human hair follicles have a natural biomagnetic field.
4 citations
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July 2025 in “Organoids” Organoids can revolutionize medicine by modeling diseases and aiding in personalized treatments.
6 citations
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June 2024 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” Nails could be used to check long-term drug use, but more research is needed.
December 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Gemstones are used to help describe and remember skin conditions.
181 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of controlled release” Smaller nanoparticles improve minoxidil absorption through hair follicles.