February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Silencing SFRP1 alone promotes hair growth, but adding DKK1 does not help.
October 2023 in “Cell & bioscience” A special gene region controls the re-emergence of a primitive wool type in Merino sheep, improving their wool yield and adaptability.
November 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Nanotechnology can improve wound healing by enhancing treatments and dressings.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Friction causes hair breakage during combing, and fragment count predicts hair strength.
July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Platelet-rich concentrates can be an alternative treatment for oral lichen planus, especially when steroids don't work.
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July 2011 in “PLOS ONE” Spermidine may help reduce hair loss and deserves further testing as a treatment.
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November 2007 in “Experimental dermatology” Human hair follicles contain a complex network of prostanoid receptors that may influence hair growth.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” CuSi nanowires with NIR photothermal properties could effectively treat infected wounds and promote healing.
September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Permanent makeup can cause delayed allergic reactions, but they can be managed with proper treatment.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Certain medications, including some immune drugs, contraceptives, and hair loss treatments, are often linked to hair loss.
July 2025 in “Skin Research and Technology” Hsa-miR-193a-5p is important in alopecia areata by promoting inflammation and involving specific genes in hair and immune function.
October 2024 in “Andrology” Paternal drug exposure can harm fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and offspring health, with specific drugs linked to various reproductive issues.
New steroid derivatives show promise as anticancer agents, even against resistant cells.
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January 2021 in “Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine” ATP and IL-10 levels in hair follicles relate to follicle length and hair growth, with differences in alopecia patients.
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August 2022 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Encapsulated stem cell exosomes in hydrogel improve wound healing.
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February 2023 in “Antibiotics” Nanomaterials in wound dressings help fight infections and improve healing.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” Microneedle patches could replace injections but need more development for better use in medicine.
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September 2015 in “Acta biomaterialia” Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
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January 2023 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Combining metals and herbs in microneedles can improve wound healing.
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May 2023 in “Nanomaterials” Titanium dioxide nanoparticles may harm the male reproductive system.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Caspases are enzymes important for both cell death and various non-lethal cell functions, affecting head development and hair growth, with different caspases playing specific roles.
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” Botryococcus terribilis and its compounds may promote hair growth and improve hair health.
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August 2023 in “Materials” New synthetic polymers help improve skin wound healing and can be enhanced by adding natural materials and medicines.
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Zinc sulfide cellulose scaffolds can reduce scarring and promote hair growth.
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July 2024 in “Biomolecules” Melatonin may help treat various diseases and is influenced by magnetic fields, but more research is needed.
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September 2022 in “Cytotherapy” Fat-derived stem cells show promise for treating skin issues and improving wound healing, but more research is needed to confirm the best way to use them.
February 2026 in “Preprints.org” New therapies and personalized approaches improve wound healing and patient quality of life.
October 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Microneedles improve drug delivery for skin diseases, enhancing treatment effectiveness and patient compliance.
April 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” PDRN from trout sperm helps skin and hair regeneration but is costly and complex to produce.