This study found that rosemary essential oil can be incorporated into an aromatherapy massage cream, with different oil and water ratios affecting its physical properties.
January 2000 in “Time to knit” This article reviews the advantages of emulgel as a topical drug delivery system for hydrophobic drugs but provides no new findings.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” This study developed a hydrogel from glycol chitosan and silica nanoparticles, which showed promise in wound healing by supporting microvessel and hair follicle growth in skin defects.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” In this study, researchers developed an injectable silk fibroin-based hydrogel that enhances wound healing by protecting against oxidative stress and promoting tissue repair, outperforming commercial wound dressing Tegaderm™ in animal models.
17 citations
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel dressings speed up healing and reduce scarring.
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May 2025 in “European Polymer Journal” This study developed a multifunctional dressing with the MeGel-SFSR composition, which showed faster healing and better tissue regeneration in diabetic wounds compared to controls, by utilizing a herbal compound and enhanced mechanical support, promoting hair follicle regeneration, collagen deposition, reduced inflammation, and vascularization in vivo.
June 2025 in “Healthy-Mu Journal” The optimized Cinchonine gel effectively fights acne bacteria and is safe for twice-daily use.
169 citations
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October 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses recent advancements in formulating electrospun nanofibers as wound dressings, emphasizing their advantages in incorporating bioagents for improved healing, but reports no new clinical results.
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February 2010 in “Materials” This review discusses the history and development of keratin biomaterials for biomedical uses, highlighting their biological activity and biocompatibility, and provides no new research findings.
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September 2021 in “Advanced functional materials” This study introduced a multifunctional DNA hydrogel dressing that may enhance wound healing by promoting tissue regeneration, nerve repair, and immune response in diabetic infectious wounds.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review explores the potential of nanofiber scaffolds as an advanced intervention in peripheral nerve regeneration, detailing their fabrication, cellular interactions, controlled bioactive agent release, clinical translation prospects, emerging trends, and biocompatibility considerations for treating peripheral nerve injuries.
8 citations
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August 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that erythrocyte-anchored CPA-encapsulated nanoparticles improved the delivery and accumulation of Cepharanthine in the lungs, enhancing its effectiveness in treating acute lung injury by reducing inflammatory responses.
January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” This study evaluated formulations of a cream containing turmeric and ginger extracts for inhibiting underarm hair growth, finding that the formulation with 15% stearic acid and 3% triethanolamine had the most optimal physical characteristics and potential for cosmetic development.
In this study, researchers developed a versatile sprayable hydrogel that promotes wound healing in mice by facilitating rapid gelation, reducing inflammation, and accelerating tissue regeneration, with potential applications in chronic wound treatment and beyond.
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses the potential of Pluronic F127-derived hydrogels for wound healing, examining their applications in various wound types and exploring underlying mechanisms and their interaction within the wound microenvironment.
16 citations
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January 2023 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study examined 3D-printed scaffolds coated with polydopamine and observed that they significantly enhanced osteogenesis and angiogenesis in vitro and in a rat cranium defect model, suggesting their potential for repairing large bone defects.
7 citations
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May 2024 in “Gels” This study evaluated a new collagen and tannic acid hydrogel in rat liver and heart bleeding models, finding it reduced blood loss and hemostatic time compared to commercial products, with benefits such as enhanced biodegradability and potential for clinical use.
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September 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights the potential of natural hydrogels as advanced wound dressings, emphasizing their capabilities in mimicking the extracellular matrix, supporting healing, and delivering therapeutic agents for chronic and infected wound care.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” In this study, researchers developed a microfluidic-assisted technology to create dual-layer microspheres containing mesenchymal and epidermal cells, which efficiently induced hair follicle regeneration in mice, suggesting potential improvements for hair regeneration treatments in conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
68 citations
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March 2019 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review assesses the benefits and limitations of various supramolecular hydrogels, including polymeric and peptide-based types, for wound healing, but reports no new clinical results.
26 citations
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May 2011 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” This study found that mouse embryoid bodies adhered quickly and differentiated efficiently into cardiomyocytes on negatively charged poly(sodium p-styrene sulfonate) hydrogels, similar to their behavior on gelatin-coated polystyrene.
25 citations
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October 2007 in “Developmental biology” In this study, transgenic mice altered to express a Clim-inhibiting molecule under a keratin promoter showed corneal degradation and hair follicle failure, highlighting Clim proteins' role in maintaining these tissues.
4 citations
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May 2012 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study demonstrated the potential of epithelial cell scaffolds fabricated with various materials for effective hair regeneration, highlighting their promising application in tissue engineering for alopecia treatment.
August 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review reports that biopolymer-based hydrogels show promise as wound dressings due to their biocompatibility, moisture retention, and ability to mimic the extracellular matrix, though challenges in mass production, safety, and clinical validation remain.
This review highlights how engineered hydrogels can modulate immune niches and serve as in vivo models to study them, noting collaboration is needed to advance therapeutic outcomes.
March 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, a flexible adhesive self-powered wound dressing promoted skin regeneration and reduced inflammation in vivo using sound wave driving, without requiring skin bending or external devices.
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May 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” The new chitosan dressing heals wounds better and faster than current products.
30 citations
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June 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study explored a keratin, sodium alginate, and carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel modified with tannic acid and found it to have promising wound-healing qualities, including similar elasticity to human skin, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and effective water retention. These attributes suggest potential applications in biomedical engineering.
21 citations
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that hair luster decreases with age in Japanese females, primarily due to an irregular increase in fiber curvature which affects hair alignment.
17 citations
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that keratin-based particles were able to recover and enhance the mechanical properties and thermal stability of virgin and overbleached Asian hair, improving its strength and smoothness by around 40%, and demonstrated safety in human skin keratinocytes.