34 citations
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July 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
Periplaneta americana extract promotes hair growth and is safe for treating hair loss.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” Researchers found four key proteins that affect the development of a specific hair type in Yangtze River Delta white goats.
8 citations
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May 2024 in “PLoS Biology” Gap junctions help control feather pattern formation in chickens.
4 citations
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April 2022 in “Microorganisms” Povidone iodine reduced skin bacteria more than chlorhexidine gluconate, but neither met FDA reduction standards.
May 2026 in “Research Square” Children with alopecia areata often face more stress and depression, especially related to separation, which can affect their condition.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” 3D bioprinting shows promise for creating skin substitutes, but standardized methods are needed for clinical use.
1398 citations
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May 2008 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Keratins are crucial for cell stability, wound healing, and cancer diagnosis.
Men's skincare products with essential oils can improve skin health and may increase male interest in cosmetics.
42 citations
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January 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Hair growth is influenced by various body and external factors, and neighboring hairs communicate to synchronize regeneration.
16 citations
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November 2019 in “Nanomedicine” Thermoresponsive nanogels show promise for delivering medicine through the skin but need more safety testing and regulatory approval before clinical use.
27 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology” The new lab-grown skin model is good for testing sunscreen's protection against DNA damage from UV light.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Frog skin cells need the protein desmoplakin for proper development and cell layer formation.
28 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that while lab results for hair growth promotion are promising, human trials are needed and better testing methods should be developed.
7 citations
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March 2011 in “The Journal of Gene Medicine” Lentiviral vector effectiveness in skin is influenced by external factors, not receptor availability.
3 citations
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April 2023 in “Cytotechnology” 31 citations
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July 2023 in “Foods” 3D scaffolds are crucial for making lab-grown meat taste and feel like real meat.
February 2026 in “Medicina” Hyaluronic Acid Profhilo® reduces skin inflammation and nerve-related pain in atopic dermatitis.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Drug Discovery” Transforming skin disease treatment requires new strategies, better drug models, and patient-focused research.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Developing hair follicles form from ring-shaped patterns, with future stem cells originating from the outer ring, not the upper layers, as previously thought.
August 2023 in “Military Medical Research” Scientists have improved 3D models of human skin for research and medical uses, but still face challenges in perfectly replicating real skin.
35 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The review concluded that keeping the hair-growing ability of human dermal papilla cells is key for hair development and growth.
18 citations
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September 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” The skin microbiome plays a key role in treating atopic dermatitis.
6 citations
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January 2022 in “Database” The data set helps improve predictions of how substances are absorbed through pig skin.
18 citations
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July 2022 in “Chemistry - an Asian journal” Scientists created a 3D printed skin that includes hair and layers similar to real skin using a special gel.
29 citations
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November 2015 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Infrared light can trigger drug release from gold nanoparticle carriers in hair follicles.
Advances in RNA research and skin models offer hope for better skin healing without scarring.
24 citations
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August 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” The flap assay grows the most natural hair but takes the longest, the chamber assay is hard work but gives dense, normal hair, and the patch assay is quick but creates poorly oriented hair with some issues.