A new system for classifying curly hair types using precise measurements can improve hair care products and cultural inclusion.
April 2019 in “International research journal of pharmacy” Adiantum capillus extract reduces pain and swelling in animals.
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February 2009 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Asiasari radix extract may relieve certain types of pain by affecting GABA and NMDA receptors.
10 citations
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November 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Modern wound dressings like hydrocolloids, alginates, and hydrogels improve healing and are cost-effective.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Tissue Science & Engineering” Collagen membranes improve melanocyte growth for treating skin depigmentation.
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June 2023 in “Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” Bhamrung-Lohit may help with inflammation and oxidation.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” A 5% minoxidil spray could effectively treat male baldness with fewer side effects and better patient comfort.
61 citations
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September 2016 in “NPG Asia Materials” Glycol chitosan hydrogels enable quick, safe 3D cell spheroid formation for various applications.
112 citations
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May 2020 in “Nature Communications” Adult fibroblasts help heart cells mature and improve heart function.
23 citations
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June 2015 in “Oncology Letters” Adipose-derived stem cell-conditioned medium can reduce melanoma cell growth and spread.
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May 1989 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Liposomes show promise in cancer treatment by delivering drugs with less toxicity and improved effectiveness.
The new microneedle system improves hair growth in alopecia treatment.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Quercetin boosts hair follicle stem cell growth and survival in cashmere goats.
161 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of experimental botany” Certain inhibitors slow down plant growth by causing early cell specialization without changing the cell development pattern.
103 citations
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January 2009 in “Carbon” Pure carbon nanotubes are safe for mice, but impure ones cause immune issues and hair loss.
64 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) slows down hair growth and promotes hair follicle regression.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.
55 citations
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June 2014 in “Nature Communications” Tcf3 helps cells move and heal wounds by controlling lipocalin 2.
51 citations
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March 2014 in “Nature Communications” Skin tumor regression is helped by retinoic acid signaling blocking Wnt signaling.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin fat plays a key role in immune defense and healing beyond just storing energy.
42 citations
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by triggering growth factor release from specific stem cells.
37 citations
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February 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Spiny mice are better at regenerating hair after injury than laboratory mice and could help us understand how to improve human skin repair.
27 citations
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May 2017 in “Marine Drugs” Undariopsis peterseniana extract helps hair grow by activating certain cell growth pathways and could be a new treatment for hair loss.
27 citations
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April 2013 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
25 citations
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August 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Malva verticillata seed extract might help treat hair loss by activating hair growth signals in skin cells.
18 citations
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October 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.
16 citations
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April 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a fractional laser can stimulate hair growth, but the intensity and duration of inflammation are crucial. Too much can cause ulcers and scarring. Lower beam energy and fewer treatments are recommended to avoid damage.
15 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” Researchers developed a method to measure plant compounds in rat blood and found they are quickly absorbed and eliminated within 36 hours.
12 citations
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August 2017 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Lecithin-based microparticles can deliver minoxidil for hair growth effectively with less skin irritation.
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin's epithelial stem cells are crucial for repair and maintenance, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin problems.