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Glossary 3D Printing

process of creating objects by layering material from digital models

3D Printing, also known as Additive Manufacturing, is a process where material is deposited layer by layer to create a three-dimensional object from a digital model. This technology allows for the precise fabrication of complex shapes and structures, which can be used in various fields such as medicine, engineering, and manufacturing.

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research Design and fabrication of customizable microneedles enabled by 3D printing for biomedical applications

81 citations , October 2023 in “Bioactive Materials”

This review highlights the promising potential of 3D printing for creating microneedles with precise customization and improved performance compared to traditional micromolding, emphasizing applications in personalized medical devices and advancements in biomedical fields.

research 3D Printing—A “Touch-Button” Approach to Manufacture Microneedles for Transdermal Drug Delivery

42 citations , June 2021 in “Pharmaceutics”

This review summarizes the use of 3D printing technologies for creating microneedles and evaluates their associated benefits, challenges, and regulatory considerations, but does not present new experimental results.

research Sculpting the future: A narrative review of 3D printing in plastic surgery and prosthetic devices

22 citations , June 2024 in “Health Science Reports”

This review highlights the growing use of 3D printing in healthcare, specifically its impact on plastic surgery and prosthetic devices, and stresses the need for further research to address existing knowledge gaps.

3D Printing of Skin Equivalents with Hair Follicle Structures and Epidermal-Papillary-Dermal Layers Using Gelatin/Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels

research 3D Printing of Skin Equivalents with Hair Follicle Structures and Epidermal‐Papillary‐Dermal Layers Using Gelatin/Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels

18 citations , July 2022 in “Chemistry - an Asian journal”

This study found that GelMA/HAMA bioink shows promise for 3D printing skin equivalents, as it effectively mimics the native skin's properties and supports hair follicle structure development.

research 3D printing of microneedle arrays for hair regeneration in a controllable region

16 citations , January 2023 in “Molecular Biomedicine”

This study demonstrated that customized microneedle arrays can precisely induce targeted hair regeneration and improve hair quality in mice, potentially offering a personalized treatment approach for hair loss.

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community 3D printing hair for friend at work

606 upvotes 3 months ago

3D printing hair for aesthetic purposes, highlighting its potential for cosplay and improving appearance. Users express excitement about the innovation and its impact on looks, especially for those experiencing hair loss.

community When will hair cloning (infinite amount of transplantable hair grafts) be available?

5 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair cloning may become available in 1-2 years in Japan, but widespread availability and affordability could take 7-15 years. Current treatments like finasteride are effective but may lose effectiveness over time.

community The truth about Dutasteride (w/ sources)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 52 upvotes 3 years ago

The effectiveness of Dutasteride compared to Finasteride in treating hair loss, with evidence given such as studies and experiences, as well as discussion around whether one should switch from Finasteride to Dutasteride. There is also a discussion on post-Dutasteride syndrome.

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