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February 2007 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study suggests silicon might be important for healthy hair, as less silicon was found in people with hair loss.
Peptide hydrogels show promise for healing skin, bone, and nerves but need improvement in stability and compatibility.
March 2026 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials” The scaffold improves wound healing and tissue regeneration.
Biotin and silica from plants improve hair, skin, and nail health.
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February 2024 in “Science Advances” Magnetic fields help create complex 3D soft structures for biomedical use.
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September 2025 in “Gels” Sodium alginate-based hydrogels are promising for medical use due to their versatility and biocompatibility.
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April 2020 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” MSC-laden hydrogels enable scarless wound healing with hair growth.
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Two plywood factory workers developed contact dermatitis from phenol-formaldehyde resin, a known allergen.
Conditioners improve hair health and appearance, but eco-friendly alternatives to silicones are needed.
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December 2018 in “Annals of plastic surgery” Some burn patients grew extra hair in areas treated with pressure garments or silicone.
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April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” The hydrogel with fractionated PRP improves skin regeneration by enhancing wound healing and growth of skin structures.
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June 2020 in “Materials & Design” Sponge helps heal wounds faster with less inflammation and better skin/hair growth.
Encapsulating hair follicle cells in a special gel boosts their activity.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Keratin-based hydrogels can be improved for medical use by adding PEG, making them more soluble and adjustable.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The technique effectively shows how human skin and hair cells form into ball-like structures.
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December 2015 in “Biomacromolecules” Keratin hydrogels can be customized for better tissue healing.
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October 2023 in “Science Progress” Polycaprolactone and barium titanate composites show promise for use in biomedical applications.
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March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The Aqualon SLT device measures hair stiffness and slipperiness to evaluate hair treatments.
March 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds by combining antibacterial, antioxidant, and immune-boosting effects.
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February 2026 in “ACS Nano” The TLMG hydrogel improves wound healing and monitoring with strong adhesion and conductivity.
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July 2019 in “Cosmetics” Beautiful hair is flexible and elastic due to its unique double-layered structure and can be enhanced with succinic acid treatment.
January 2006 in “Journal of Sun Yat-sen University” Engineered skin using stem cells and collagen sponge effectively healed and regenerated complex skin features in mice.
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December 2025 in “Nano Letters” The new dressing speeds up wound healing by fighting bacteria and boosting natural electric fields.
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April 2022 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The mix of bacterial cellulose and soybean protein helps wounds heal faster, regrow hair, and reduces scarring and inflammation.
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Gelatin shows promise for future medical uses due to its safety and versatility, despite some challenges.
May 2026 in “İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi” 3D printed alginate-gelatin hydrogels are promising for drug delivery and testing treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's.
July 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The new polymer improves dyed hair's color, moisture, shine, and smoothness.
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July 2025 in “Biopolymers” Eggshells can be used to sustainably and cheaply produce important compounds like glycosaminoglycans.