December 2025 in “Sensors” Microneedles in wearables can deliver drugs over time but face challenges in manufacturing and safety.
8 citations
,
January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” Researchers developed a scaffold that releases a healing drug over time, improving wound healing and skin regeneration.
68 citations
,
March 2019 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Advanced hydrogel systems with therapeutic agents could greatly improve acute and chronic wound treatment.
1 citations
,
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that a complete skin restoration biomaterial does not yet exist, and more clinical trials are needed to ensure these therapies are safe and effective.
August 2025 in “Biomacromolecules” The hydrogel dressing improves wound healing, offers long-lasting antibacterial effects, and enhances patient comfort.
28 citations
,
September 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The new dressing speeds up wound healing better than current options.
March 1996 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The technique offers natural-looking hair transplants with minimal bleeding.
44 citations
,
June 2018 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Researchers developed a 3D model of human hair follicle cells that can help understand hair growth and test new hair loss treatments.
1 citations
,
August 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
3 citations
,
August 2024 in “Biomimetics” The hydrogel effectively heals wounds and fights bacteria.
29 citations
,
March 2012 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” Tarantula feet likely have chemoreceptors, not silk-producing parts.
17 citations
,
April 2023 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” Silk fibroin microneedles can effectively treat vitiligo by promoting skin pigmentation.
April 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” The herbal hair gel is a safe, effective, and natural alternative to synthetic hair gels.
November 2024 in “Journal of Scientific Agriculture” Silk proteins are great for cosmetics because they protect and improve skin and hair while being eco-friendly.
12 citations
,
September 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The silk fibroin hydrogel with FGF-2-liposome can potentially treat hair loss in mice.
59 citations
,
February 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” The silk fibroin-based hydrogel shows promise for treating melanoma and healing infected wounds by killing tumor cells and bacteria, and supporting skin recovery.
29 citations
,
March 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Cross-section Trichometer is a new tool that can measure hair quantity and detect hair loss and growth.
January 2009 in “Xumu shouyi xuebao” Sheep cells were successfully modified to include a spider silk protein gene.
15 citations
,
January 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” 3D bioprinting in plastic surgery could lead to personalized grafts and fewer complications.
8 citations
,
January 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Conditioners in hair dye reduce damage and improve combability.
October 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Hair camouflage methods like wigs and extensions can help Black women with alopecia feel better but may also damage hair if not used carefully.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tight hairstyles under hijabs cause traction alopecia, worsened by prolonged wear.
20 citations
,
January 2017 in “Nutrition Research and Practice” Corn silk extract helps reduce prostate enlargement symptoms.
June 1967 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” The 3D hair follicle model improves understanding of hair growth and drug testing.
5 citations
,
May 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Sericin from silk cocoons could be a promising drug delivery tool, but stability and consistency need improvement.
October 2011 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회”
May 2024 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” The hydrogel helps skin heal by encouraging new blood vessel growth.
12 citations
,
January 1934 in “Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Containing Papers of a Biological Character” Stretched hair has a similar structure to natural silk, showing hair's elasticity involves reversible changes within its molecules.
7 citations
,
May 2021 in “Applied sciences” Proteins like BSA and keratin can effectively style hair and protect it, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical products.
7 citations
,
March 2021 in “Biology” Scaffold improves hair growth potential.