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April 2019 in “ACS nano” A new microneedle patch made from hair proteins helps regrow hair faster and better than current treatments.
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October 2004 in “Clinical Cancer Research” Tempol is safe and may prevent hair loss from brain radiotherapy.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Asia has made significant progress in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, but wider clinical use requires more development.
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August 2016 in “Drugs” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Grafted rodent and human cells can regenerate hair follicles, but efficiency decreases with age.
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May 1999 in “Pediatric Dermatology” New antifungal treatments for a children's scalp infection are effective and safe, but it's not decided if they will become the preferred option over the old treatment.
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October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Zinc can both inhibit and stimulate mouse hair growth, and might help recover hair after chemotherapy.
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October 1978 in “Archives of dermatology” Zinc supplements can resolve skin issues caused by zinc deficiency.
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November 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin reaction often linked to drugs, requiring careful medication use and supportive care.
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October 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.
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February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Hair follicle regeneration possible, more research needed.
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November 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” DA liposomes with chloramphenicol effectively target hair follicles and combat MRSA with minimal skin toxicity.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition” RADA16 is a promising material for tissue repair and regenerative medicine but needs improvement in strength and cost.
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March 2012 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Mobile phone radiation can cause DNA damage in human hair root cells.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” Cell-based therapies using dermal papilla cells and adipocyte lineage cells show potential for hair regeneration.
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Topical minoxidil effectively and safely treats extensive alopecia areata but doesn't change its course.
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” A special microbe helps plants absorb rock phosphate by growing on their root hairs.
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July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Herbal products might promote hair growth with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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February 2015 in “Experimental Cell Research” NFIC helps human dental stem cells grow and become tooth-like cells.
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January 2006 in “Dermatologic clinics” Hair sunscreens are important for maintaining hair's cosmetic value.
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September 2019 in “ACS omega” The new nanocomposite films are stronger, protect against UV, speed up wound healing, and are antibacterial without being toxic.
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July 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Skin lymphatic vessels are essential for hair growth.
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October 2011 in “Bone” Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.
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January 2009 in “Medical mycology” A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
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January 1968 in “THE JOURNAL OF VITAMINOLOGY” α-Tocopheryl acetate is well absorbed through healthy skin.