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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Microneedle arrays with nanotechnology show promise for painless drug delivery through the skin but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” Injectables can feminize or masculinize a transgender person's face, but more research is needed for best practices.
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October 2022 in “ULTRASONOGRAPHY” Ultrasonography in dermatology improves diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions.
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October 2015 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Tiny particles carrying roxithromycin can effectively target and deliver the drug to hair follicles without irritation.
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November 2019 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles with enhancer effectively promote hair growth and increase hair density.
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January 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective method for skin rejuvenation, acne treatment, wound healing, body contouring, and hair growth, but more well-designed trials are needed for confirmation.
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March 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Optimized film improves finasteride skin absorption and treatment efficiency.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Baicalin helps hair growth by activating specific cell signals and pathways.
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June 2015 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Wnt1a helps keep cells that can grow hair effective for potential hair loss treatments.
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November 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” New physical methods like electrical currents, ultrasound, and microneedles show promise for improving drug delivery through the skin.
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January 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” The hydrogels help harvest cells while preserving their mechanical memory, which could improve wound healing.
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July 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” Thioglycolate lotions are the most popular method for permanent waving and hair straightening.
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July 2018 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Bleaching and combing damage hair's surface and mechanical properties.
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April 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Lactoferrin helps mice grow hair by increasing cell growth and hair follicle development.
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May 2015 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” Scientists created tiny particles loaded with a hair growth drug, minoxidil, that specifically target hair follicles and skin cells to potentially improve hair growth.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” The PS-b-PAA copolymer nanomicelles are effective for delivering a cancer treatment drug in photodynamic therapy.
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February 2015 in “Han-gug chugsan sigpum hag-hoeji/Korean journal for food science of animal resources” Egg shell membrane hydrolysates can reduce wrinkles and improve skin health.
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July 2021 in “Nanomaterials” Wound covers with α-13'-COOH from vitamin E can improve and speed up wound healing.
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May 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.