Cellular Nanofiber Structure with Secretory Activity-Promoting Characteristics for Multicellular Spheroid Formation and Hair Follicle Regeneration

    January 2020 in “ ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces ”
    Kexin Zhang, Xiufeng Bai, Zhipeng Yuan, Xintao Cao, Xiangyu Jiao, Yan Qin, Yongqiang Wen, Xueji Zhang
    Image of study
    TLDR Nanofiber structure helps regenerate hair follicles.
    A study from 3 years ago developed a cellular nanofiber structure that promotes hair follicle regeneration and multicellular spheroid formation, with promising results for hair regeneration and tissue engineering. The structure had secretory activity-promoting properties and was successful in regenerating hair follicles in mice. The nanofiber sponge was made of chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol and was cross-linked with glutaraldehyde vapors to improve its stability. The study suggests that the cellular nanofiber structure has potential for promoting hair follicle regeneration.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    10 / 10 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 125 results

      community Just found out I am Vitamin D deficient

      in Treatment  58 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user found out they are vitamin D deficient and was prescribed high-dose vitamin D supplements, asking if others had similar experiences and if it improved their hair. Some shared improved mood and testosterone levels after treatment, while another combined vitamin D supplements with finasteride due to family history of baldness.

      community What's the deal with verteporfin?

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses verteporfin as a potential hair loss treatment and questions why more precise methods aren't used to test its effectiveness in regrowing hair. Some users believe verteporfin is promising and should receive more attention, while others are skeptical about the testing methods.

      community Improvement or Delusional? 21M

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is using topical finasteride, keto shampoo, microneedling, and tretinoin for hair loss and is considering adding pyrilutamide. They notice some improvement at the temples and seek advice on whether to focus on cosmetic results despite daily shedding.

      community Sunlight: Does it Stimulate Hair Growth or Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  64 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether sunlight exposure affects hair growth or loss, with mixed anecdotes and theories but no clear consensus. Some suggest moderate sunlight can benefit hair by providing vitamin D, while others doubt its effectiveness compared to treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Anybody using topical melatonin or zix in 2024?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using topical melatonin or zix for hair loss without affecting hormones. The user is seeking advice on which treatment is more effective.

    Related Research

    2 / 2 results