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June 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil works better when applied on a damp scalp than a dry one.
26 citations,
May 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” PEVs effectively deliver minoxidil through skin.
46 citations,
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14 citations,
October 2012 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Adding stem cells to fat grafts for facial rejuvenation might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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October 2020 in “Brain Research Bulletin” Etifoxine, an anxiety drug, can lessen brain inflammation and cognitive issues in mice, partly by increasing production of protective brain steroids.
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November 2010 in “Journal of morphology” Antler velvet hair and body hair of red deer have different structures that help with protection and insulation.
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July 2016 in “Forensic science international” The research found that postmortem root bands in hair are likely caused by the breakdown of a specific part of the hair's inner structure after death.
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266 citations,
November 2013 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.
130 citations,
January 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Silver nanoparticles coated with substances like PEG showed strong antibacterial effects and improved wound healing when used in hydrogels.
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January 2007 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” Liposomes better deliver minoxidil for hair loss treatment than niosomes.
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36 citations,
April 2013 in “Cell and Tissue Research” Bone-marrow and epidermal stem cells help heal wounds differently, with bone-marrow cells aiding in blood vessel formation and epidermal cells in hair growth.
29 citations,
June 2014 in “Drug delivery” The new formulation improved the skin absorption of the drug Thiocolchicoside.
28 citations,
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28 citations,
January 2017 in “Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems” Nanomaterials in biomedicine can improve treatments but may have risks like toxicity, needing more safety research.
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September 2018 in “Medicines” Oleic acid nanovesicles improve minoxidil absorption in hair follicles for alopecia treatment.
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June 2013 in “Genes & development” Cav1.2 affects hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatments.
26 citations,
March 2013 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” Researchers created a 3D hydrogel that mimics human hair follicles, which may help with hair loss treatments.
18 citations,
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14 citations,
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14 citations,
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12 citations,
January 2014 in “Cell structure and function” Different combinations of human hair keratins affect how hair fibers form.
11 citations,
October 2020 in “Plant biotechnology journal” Overexpressing SIMK in alfalfa boosts root hair growth, nodule clustering, and shoot biomass.
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