Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
1 citations,
June 2017 in “PLOS ONE” Host cells are crucial for the maturation of reconstructed hair follicles.
39 citations,
June 2019 in “Nanomaterials” Nanotube-based hair treatments could improve hair health and growth, and offer long-lasting effects.
18 citations,
December 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The nanofibers effectively treated infected diabetic wounds by killing bacteria and aiding wound healing without toxicity.
14 citations,
November 2019 in “Materials” Diamond nanoparticles can penetrate skin and reach hair follicles, useful for imaging applications.
12 citations,
June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Innovative biomaterials show promise in healing chronic diabetic foot ulcers.
11 citations,
January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” Microbial biosurfactants could be a safer and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical surfactants in cosmetics.
7 citations,
December 2022 in “Plants” Guava leaf extract may help treat hair loss and protect cells by blocking certain genes and fighting damaging molecules.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The document concludes that more research is needed on making and understanding biomaterial scaffolds for wound healing.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” New UVA-responsive nanocapsules effectively kill microorganisms in hair follicles when activated by light.
June 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Platycladus orientalis flavonoids protect balding hair from UV damage and slow hair color change.
January 2023 in “Theranostics” A patch with curcumin-zinc can improve hair growth and health by delivering beneficial particles to the skin, increasing hair follicles, and reversing effects of a hair loss hormone.
96 citations,
October 2000 in “The FASEB Journal” The p75 neurotrophin receptor is important for hair follicle regression by controlling cell death.
November 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” Skin spheroids with both outer and inner layers are key for regrowing skin patterns and hair.
2 citations,
October 2016 Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.
32 citations,
September 2013 in “Breast cancer research” A specific gene variant is linked to a higher risk of hair loss from chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
3 citations,
December 2021 in “Materials today communications” A new film made from human hair supports skin cell growth better than collagen.
August 2023 in “Scientific reports” Human stem cells were turned into cells similar to those that help grow hair and showed potential for hair follicle formation.
12 citations,
July 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Glutamic acid helps increase hair growth in mice.
130 citations,
August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.
February 2024 in “PloS one” Nutraceuticals that promote hair growth do not reduce tamoxifen's effectiveness in breast cancer treatment.
1 citations,
April 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that the trichogram is a useful tool for diagnosing hair loss and suggests semi-organ cultures for practical trichological research.
1 citations,
June 2016 in “Equine Veterinary Education” The document concludes that using the right diagnostic methods and careful sample handling is crucial for accurately diagnosing horse skin diseases.
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
43 citations,
March 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” TGF-β2 plays a key role in human hair growth and development.
72 citations,
July 2003 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Frequent hair coloring and styling can damage hair and cause breakage or loss.
7 citations,
June 2017 in “Omics” The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
March 2024 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences” Zaleya pentandra extracts, especially acetone, may be useful for new medicines and food industry applications.
5 citations,
May 2022 in “Biomedicines” Botryococcus terribilis and its compounds may promote hair growth and improve hair health.
18 citations,
March 2020 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.