10 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanoparticles can speed up wound healing and deliver drugs effectively but may have potential toxicity risks.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Microneedling may help regrow eyebrow hair, but more research is needed.
13 citations
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September 2022 in “Materials & design” The new patch for treating mouth sores releases medicine slowly, sticks well, and helps healing without the side effects of current creams.
106 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma with microneedling works better for acne scars than microneedling with water.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” January 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” Injectable exosomal micro RNAs may help regrow hair.
1 citations
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February 2026 in “ACS Nano” The TLMG hydrogel improves wound healing and monitoring with strong adhesion and conductivity.
December 2024 in “Biomaterials Research” Delivering specific cell clusters into the skin can help regrow hair in mice.
47 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” HPDAlR nanoparticles greatly improve skin wound healing without toxicity.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Minoxidil with triamcinolone acetonide is more effective for mild alopecia areata when injected with microneedles than when applied topically.
47 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Nanoparticulate systems improve drug delivery by controlling release, protecting drugs, changing absorption and distribution, and concentrating drugs in targeted areas.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Tiny particles improved delivery of hair loss treatments to hair follicles, with lipid-based particles performing best.
January 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
128 citations
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July 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” PEVs improve minoxidil skin penetration, increasing hair growth.
297 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of controlled release” P-SLN nanoparticles effectively deliver podophyllotoxin to the skin.
February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Microneedle therapy combined with serum effectively increases hair count in people with hair loss, with no side effects.
January 2023 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining intradermotherapy with microneedling and a topical solution reduces hair loss more effectively than intradermotherapy alone.
June 2022 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Microneedling with topical dutasteride improves hair growth in men with hair loss and is safe to use.
30 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This method is effective for needle-free HIV-1 vaccination by activating immune responses in the skin.
71 citations
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March 2016 in “PubMed” Smaller particles improve drug delivery through the skin.
April 2017 in “DR-NTU (Nanyang Technological University)” A biodegradable system can deliver finasteride consistently, reducing the need for daily pills.
July 2024 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Nanostructured lipid carriers effectively deliver tofacitinib to hair follicles, reversing hair loss in alopecia areata.
24 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Biomembrane-based hydrogels can effectively promote chronic wound healing.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanofiber scaffolds help wounds heal by delivering drugs directly to the injury site.
58 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Microneedling can help stimulate hair growth, especially when used with other treatments, but it's not better than existing therapies.
83 citations
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September 2021 in “Advanced functional materials” The DNA hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds by absorbing fluids, warming, sticking to tissue, killing bacteria, and aiding tissue and hair regrowth.
A new microneedle patch helps repair spinal cord injuries by reducing scarring and promoting nerve growth.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair loss in Chinese men by activating Wnt/ß-catenin pathway.
January 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” A 3D-printed masque helps diabetic wounds heal faster by reducing inflammation and promoting skin regeneration.
Injecting a person's own skin cells back into their skin is a promising, safe, and affordable treatment for skin disorders.