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August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The secretions of mesenchymal stem cells could be used for healing without using the cells themselves.
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August 2016 in “Journal of controlled release” Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles improve drug delivery in various body parts, are safe and painless, and show promise in cosmetology, vaccination, insulin delivery, and other medical applications.
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Microneedles help improve skin appearance and deliver skin treatments effectively, but safety concerns need more research and regulation.
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October 1981 in “Drugs” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
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March 1965 in “The BMJ” Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” Coffee silverskin may be a beneficial and safe ingredient for cosmetics, offering hydration, firmness, and potential hair growth benefits.
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August 1999 in “Experimental dermatology” The control system for hair growth cycles is not well understood and needs more research.
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December 2006 in “Biopolymers” Permanent waving weakens hair by altering its protein structure.
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October 2024 in “Nature Communications” A new wearable LED device helps heal chronic infected wounds at home.
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November 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Leptin, a hormone, is important for starting hair growth.
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June 2020 in “Polymers” Microneedle made of iron oxide and PVA helps hair regrowth in alopecia treatment.
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March 2020 in “Cosmetics” Nanotechnology improves minoxidil treatment for hair loss.
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September 2018 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” Modified keratin binds better to hair, especially bleached hair.
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July 2020 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” Nanoemulsions with minoxidil and clove oil effectively target hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.
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October 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.
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September 2018 in “Experimental physiology” Electro-acupuncture may help treat PCOS in rats by changing brain DNA methylation.
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March 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Biologic treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause skin problems, and doctors should adjust treatment if these occur.
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October 2018 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Measuring the distance from the anus to the clitoris may moderately help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in certain cases.
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April 2021 in “Biology” Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.
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December 2019 in “Nutrients” An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
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January 2017 in “Cosmetics” Different tests are used to see how hair care products affect hair, and choosing the right test is important for accurate results.
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November 2014 in “Toxicology Letters” Finasteride affects UGT1A4 enzyme, but not enough to cause issues when combined with other drugs.
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September 2022 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Quinoline alkaloids from Cinchona may help treat cancer, diabetes, fungal infections, and promote hair growth.
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April 2019 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” 11α-Hydroxyprogesterone is changed into different substances by certain enzymes and may play a role in prostate cancer.
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April 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” New compounds similar to cromakalim were less effective at inhibiting insulin release but improved in solubility and one acted as a calcium entry blocker, not a potassium channel opener.
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February 2012 in “American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences” Growth factors are crucial for hair follicle growth and development.