14 citations
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July 2017 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that Caucasian hair experienced greater volume changes than Asian hair in various relative humidity conditions, and incorporating a peptide into climate control formulations significantly reduced hair volume, particularly in high humidity settings.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a stable, cosmetically appealing formulation for the topical delivery of the peptide FOL-005, enhancing skin permeation and maintaining stability by keeping the peptide solid and in a water-free environment with particle sizes under 10 µm.
December 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this survey of dermatologists in India, most participants reported that nutritional deficiencies are common in alopecia patients and preferred using serum peptide formulations, rating them as "very good" or "good" for efficacy, with Folliserum receiving high marks for aesthetics.
16 citations
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October 2021 in “Trends in biotechnology” This review discusses the potential of protein-based cosmetics, including keratin-based particles and fusion proteins, to improve hair properties such as strength and shape, but it reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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August 2020 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” In this study, QR 678 and QR 678 Neo formulations containing growth factors and peptides were found to be safe in vitro and promoted hair growth in vivo in an animal model, suggesting their potential as treatments for alopecia, including secondary alopecia post-chemotherapy.
