Keratin Microspheres As Promising Tool For Targeting Follicular Growth

February 2024 in “ ACS applied bio materials ”

Meriem Bejaoui, Wey Yih Heah, Aprill Kee Oliva, Mitsutoshi Nakajima, Hiroshi Yamagishi, Yohei Yamamoto, Hiroko Isoda

keratin microspheres hair follicle growth hair loss conditions hair restoration therapies

TLDR Keratin microspheres might help hair grow.

The study explores the potential of keratin microspheres as a novel method for promoting hair follicle growth. Researchers from various departments at the University of Tsukuba collaborated to develop and test these microspheres. The findings suggest that keratin microspheres can effectively target hair follicles, enhancing their growth and potentially offering a new treatment for hair loss conditions. This innovative approach could lead to significant advancements in hair restoration therapies.

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