March 2007 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” A new method was developed to create better skin models for healing and reconstruction.
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.
Natural products may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth with fewer side effects.
November 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The developed system could effectively treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Prenatal THC exposure may harm ovarian health and fertility.
January 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Robotic technology in plastic surgery shows promise but needs more research and cost reduction for wider use.
161 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Liposomes with certain properties can effectively deliver drugs deep into hair follicles.
95 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” Nanoparticles penetrate hair follicles better when their size matches the cuticula thickness.
90 citations
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November 2014 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” Silver nanoparticles can penetrate porcine skin up to about 15.6 μm, possibly through hair follicles.
42 citations
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October 2006 in “Theriogenology” Porcine skin cells are useful for studying wound healing and cancer.
19 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Porcine hair follicles can effectively model human hair follicles for drug absorption.
18 citations
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October 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The drug was successfully released into hair follicles using nanocarriers.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Standard nail varnish effectively prevents follicular penetration of certain substances.
7 citations
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May 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” Pig bladder material can be used in hair restoration surgeries.
7 citations
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January 1992 in “Acta Histochemica” Porcine and human pilosebaceous units are very similar.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Fermentation” The new placenta-derived liquid improves skin moisture better than traditional extracts.
5 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” 1319-nm laser radiation can cause skin damage, with severity depending on exposure time and beam size.
3 citations
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March 2015 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” Phospholipids from pig lungs can significantly promote hair growth.
3 citations
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September 2013 in “Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry” Type II porcine hair keratin supports cell growth but hinders cell differentiation.
February 2026 in “PubMed” Porcine-derived placental powder may improve wound healing by reducing inflammation and enhancing tissue repair.
January 2015 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” Porcine PRP can replace FBS and may promote hair growth.
Hair follicles can effectively absorb nano-sized particles, making them potential targets for localized drug delivery.
December 2004 in “Reproduction Fertility and Development” Porcine hair follicles are useful for studying keratinocyte function, with galectin-1 as a potential stem cell marker.
A woman had eye pain and vision loss after a hair growth treatment, but her symptoms improved after a month.
34 citations
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June 2022 in “Viruses” Certain plant compounds can help prevent and treat a virus in pigs.
16 citations
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June 1992 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 13 citations
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September 2012 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” pCLCA2 protein may help maintain skin structure and function.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” Placenderm® can improve hair health and promote hair regrowth.
Placenderm® improves scalp elasticity and hair quality safely.
Trichohyalin, a protein from pig tongue, was purified and found to have a filamentous structure.