March 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Recombinant Filaggrin-2 microneedles effectively promote hair growth and repair in hair loss.
August 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Mesotherapy with dutasteride improves hair growth and reduces symptoms in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
August 2025 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” A new topical finasteride formulation effectively promotes hair growth with fewer side effects.
10 citations
,
February 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” Smaller curcumin nanocrystals penetrate skin and hair follicles better than larger ones.
2 citations
,
June 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanofiber scaffolds help wounds heal by delivering drugs directly to the injury site.
2 citations
,
February 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Perhexiline can effectively target ovarian cancer cells left after treatment.
January 2022 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Laser treatment may help with hair growth in some people with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but results vary and the exact way it works is unclear.
12 citations
,
April 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Semifluorinated alkanes are promising for delivering drugs in various medical applications.
June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Minimally invasive procedures may help with female hair loss but need more research and should be done by experts.
July 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” A new microneedle system with minoxidil nanoparticles effectively promotes hair regrowth with fewer side effects.
18 citations
,
August 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Liposomal IGF-1 safely and effectively treats hair loss in hamsters.
May 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” A new peptide delivered through microneedles can effectively promote hair regrowth.
January 2019 in “Florida International University Digital Commons (Florida International University)” TOF-SIMS improved chemical mapping in cells, confirming gunshot residue, tracking anti-tumor drugs, and identifying molecules in mosquitoes and wounds.
191 citations
,
October 2012 in “International Current Pharmaceutical Journal” Solid lipid nanoparticles are promising for delivering various drugs and improving treatment effectiveness.
4 citations
,
July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” Microneedling is a simple, affordable treatment that helps with scars, wrinkles, stretch marks, and hair growth by boosting collagen.
59 citations
,
July 2015 in “Journal of innovative optical health sciences/Journal of innovation in optical health science” Nanoparticles around 600-700 nm can effectively enter and stay in hair follicles for days, which may help in delivering drugs to specific cells.
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, leading to more upper body fat and lower leptin levels.
Mealworm protein helps fat cell development and may aid in metabolic health and hair growth.
5 citations
,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining microneedle-delivered ECM and radiofrequency improves skin elasticity and thickness more than ECM alone.
December 2013 in “Pump Industry Analyst” The method effectively delivers vaccines through the skin without needles.
January 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” Engineered nanovesicles from hair follicle stem cells enable scarless healing of infected wounds.
17 citations
,
June 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Researchers developed a nanomedicine for acne treatment that delivers medication with less irritation and is non-irritating for oily skin.
1 citations
,
July 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Hyaluronic acid successfully treated skin atrophy caused by corticosteroid injections.
A high fat lard diet may protect against skin fibrosis and affect hair growth.
2 citations
,
May 2012 in “Indian drugs” Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, works better and is more stable when delivered through specially prepared gels, leading to increased hair growth.
6 citations
,
November 2020 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Combining minoxidil and fibroblast growth factor is more effective for treating male hair loss than using either alone.
August 2023 in “Journal of analytical & pharmaceutical research” Microneedle-assisted therapy with human basic fibroblast growth factor significantly regrew hair in patients with hair loss.
27 citations
,
September 2018 in “Medicines” Oleic acid nanovesicles improve minoxidil absorption in hair follicles for alopecia treatment.
January 2021 in “Global Dermatology” Cellcurex™ treatment increased hair growth and thickness but caused pain and bleeding.