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.
May 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” TAT-GILZ peptide promotes hair growth by boosting stem cell activity.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” RG and RJ gels speed up burn wound healing better than other treatments.
15 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” The hydrogel speeds up wound healing and improves skin repair better than commercial options.
39 citations
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February 1990 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Trichohyalin, a hair follicle protein, has a part with repeating patterns of 23 amino acids.
6 citations
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February 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” Special gels help heal diabetic foot sores and reduce the risk of amputation or death.
6 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The gel with icariin speeds up wound healing, reduces scarring, and helps hair growth by controlling BMP4 signaling. It also reduces inflammation and improves wound quality in mice, adapts to different wound shapes, and gradually releases icariin to aid healing. It also prevents too much collagen and myofibroblast formation during skin healing.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Cureus” The treatment improved neck wrinkles and skin laxity.
March 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds by combining antibacterial, antioxidant, and immune-boosting effects.
84 citations
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January 2018 in “Biomaterials Science” Sericin hydrogels heal skin wounds well, regrowing hair and glands with less scarring.
5 citations
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March 2025 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” 6 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel improves burn healing by promoting tissue growth and reducing inflammation.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A peptide known for reducing wrinkles also effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to skin inflammation and acne.
The new biomimetic skin heals wounds faster and better than traditional treatments, without scarring.
December 2024 in “PubMed” 10 citations
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June 2023 in “Preprints.org” Hydrogel-forming microneedles are a safe and effective method for delivering drugs through the skin.
71 citations
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September 2013 in “Materials Science and Engineering C” Keratin-based hydrogels from human hair and wool are promising for wound dressings and are more eco-friendly.
35 citations
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November 2024 in “Gels” Hydrogel microneedles offer a painless, effective way to treat skin disorders.
4 citations
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May 2023 in “Composites Part B: Engineering” The nanocomposite hydrogels can repair themselves, change shape, reduce inflammation, protect against oxidation, kill bacteria, stop bleeding, and help heal diabetic wounds while allowing for wound monitoring.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma injections and gel may effectively treat morphea, improving skin elasticity and reducing pain.
June 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” A silk fibroin hydrogel boosts wound healing and hair growth by increasing collagen and hair follicles.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” 14 citations
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March 2025 in “Nano Today” The hydrogel dressing speeds up and improves diabetic wound healing.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Materials Today Communications” The FN3-Alg hydrogel effectively heals irregular wounds and promotes hair growth.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “Smart materials in medicine” The new hydrogel is good for wound dressing because it absorbs water quickly, has high porosity, can release drugs, fights bacteria, and helps wounds heal with less scarring.
46 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of structural biology” High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
Plasma gel and PRP treatments improve skin and hair with minimal side effects.
78 citations
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February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The scaffold is a promising material for wound healing and tissue engineering.
118 citations
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January 2013 in “Biomaterials” Keratin from human hair shows promise for medical uses like wound healing and tissue engineering.
28 citations
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December 2011 in “Biocatalysis and biotransformation” PDI helps restore over-bleached hair's strength and structure by attaching special peptides.