June 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study evaluated petroleum jelly-based bioactive glass ointments with varying copper concentrations for wound healing in chronic wound models, finding that the 3 wt% copper formulation significantly improved healing by enhancing tissue regeneration, vascularization, and antibacterial protection compared to controls.
January 2024 in “Figshare” This study concluded that an ointment containing pine turpentine oil, larch turpentine, and eucalyptus oil was an effective and safe treatment for folliculitis, showing improvement over placebo in lesion evolution, responder rate, and patient assessment.
August 2021 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This study reported an unusual case of nail matrix involvement and trachyonychia in a child with juvenile pityriasis rubra pilaris, showing significant improvement with topical therapy and oral biotin.
May 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract suggests that sun damage may thin scalp tissue, potentially affecting hair transplant outcomes due to increased risk of necrosis or poor growth.
January 1997 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India” This study found that RADA-PRG hydrogels enhanced skin-derived precursor cell proliferation and improved hair follicle neogenesis in mice, suggesting potential use as a scaffold material in tissue engineering.