This review concluded that the efficacy of cosmeceutical hair serums for addressing hair loss lies in their use of bioactive peptides and plant compounds, like flavonoids and sterols, that target eight key contributing factors identified in hair loss conditions.
April 2023 in “JMIR Research Protocols” In this study, researchers are constructing a comprehensive data set from 997 adult participants in Japan to develop a statistical model that explores the relationships among various health parameters, aiming to enable personalized and preventive health care interventions based on empirical data.
April 2024 in “Journal of composites science” This review details how hydrogel composites play crucial roles in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and drug delivery systems, highlighting innovations in these applications and addressing challenges like bioactivity, biomechanical compatibility, and controlled drug release.
May 2023 in “Materials research foundations” The researchers highlighted that using nanomaterials for wound care could significantly improve healing by delivering antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory effects, and may potentially reduce the economic burden associated with wound treatment.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling” This study identified a series of novel β-glucuronidase inhibitors that may help mitigate adverse effects of first-line anti-cancer drugs by targeting gut bacteria, based on virtual high-throughput screening findings.
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In animal studies, this research found that minoxidil-loaded air-pocket microneedles improved hair loss treatment efficiency compared to topical application, while effectively sealing punctured skin openings.
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May 2023 in “Science Advances” In this study, the researchers developed a living microecological hydrogel containing Chlorella and Bacillus subtilis that showed potential in promoting the healing of infected diabetic wounds by providing continuous oxygen delivery and anti-infective properties.
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October 2021 in “Microorganisms” This study suggests that both the sebum composition and microbial imbalance on the scalp may play a role in the development of androgenetic alopecia among Japanese males.
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December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review highlights how wound microbiota, particularly bacteria like Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus, significantly influences wound healing dynamics and suggests potential clinical applications through microbiota manipulation.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review discusses various potential risk factors and possible therapeutic interventions for polycystic ovary syndrome, including the modulation of gut microbiota, but reports no new findings.
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June 2019 in “Clinical research in dermatology” This review discusses psychological impacts associated with facial acne, noting that high levels of anxiety and depression among these patients are not linked to oxidative stress, and reports no new clinical results.
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April 2019 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” This study reported that microparticle-loaded emulsions containing caffeic acid achieved more homogeneous distribution and prolonged release in hair follicles, suggesting potential for effective folliculitis treatment.
March 2024 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” This review discusses the design strategies and applications of long-acting polymeric microneedles, noting their potential to improve patient compliance and reduce side effects in chronic disease management, but reports no new experimental results.
January 2026 in “Microorganisms” In a DNFB-induced mouse model of atopic dermatitis, this study found that both topical and oral formulations of the probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis J12 improved AD symptoms through distinct mechanisms, with topical applications reducing local inflammation and oral administration enhancing gut microbiota and reducing systemic inflammation.
October 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” This review highlights recent advancements in engineered probiotics for wound healing, reporting that genetically engineered strains of Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactococcus cremoris have shown promise in promoting faster wound healing in pre-clinical and clinical settings, particularly for diabetic foot ulcers.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this study, PA-011, a traditional Chinese medicine extract, was shown to improve hair growth in alopecia areata model mice by reducing skin inflammation and altering skin microbiota, indicating its potential therapeutic role for this condition.
This review reports that thermal spring waters, enriched with a diverse hydrobiome, hold promising potential for use in dermocosmetics, as their bioactive compounds could enhance skin protection, repair, and appearance, benefiting conditions like atopic dermatitis and rosacea.
June 2023 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” In this study, the authors identified and characterized the Get3d protein, conserved across plants and photosynthetic bacteria, which localizes to the chloroplast in Arabidopsis thaliana and potentially plays a role in tail-anchored protein targeting, linked to photosynthesis homeostasis.
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March 2022 in “Small” In an animal model, this study found that PEG hydrogels delivering M2 macrophage-derived exosomes effectively promoted M1 to M2 macrophage transition and enhanced wound healing.
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January 2019 in “Nanoscale” Created material boosts hair growth and kills bacteria for wound healing.
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November 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” In this study, the researchers reported that chloramphenicol-loaded liposomes, particularly those incorporating deoxycholic acid, enhanced follicular uptake and showed strong antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, offering potential for treating MRSA-infected skin conditions with good skin biocompatibility and minimal toxicity.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document suggests a bacteria plays a significant role in acne rosacea and that white hair can regain color after transplant, meriting more research on reversing grey hair.
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September 2014 in “PLoS ONE” This study identified distinct human and bacterial protein profiles in sebaceous follicular casts, with acne samples showing proteins linked to inflammation and normal samples showing proteins involved in stress protection.
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December 2024 in “Theranostics” In this study, a newly developed nanoparticle-loaded hydrogel wound dressing demonstrated significant antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and proangiogenic activities, effectively reducing pain and promoting healing in a murine burn wound model while preventing infection by *Staphylococcus aureus*.
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October 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This study explored using a chitosan oligomer coating for topical delivery of dutasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers, aiming to reduce systemic exposure and cytotoxicity.
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December 2023 in “Lancet. Infectious diseases/The Lancet. Infectious diseases” This study found that treatment with the synbiotic SIM01 significantly alleviated multiple symptoms of post-acute COVID-19 syndrome compared to placebo, suggesting potential management benefits through gut microbiome modulation.
This scoping review found that microneedle patches loaded with exosomes, primarily derived from mesenchymal stem cells, show promising potential for delivering exosome therapies to treat non-cicatricial alopecia, suggesting new directions for enhancing hair follicle regeneration.
February 2018 in “Trends in Immunology” This study demonstrated that antigens from the skin bacterium Staphylococcus epidermidis can stimulate CD8+ T cells, which in turn enhance wound healing.
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February 2025 in “Nano-Micro Letters” This review summarizes the application of microneedles in treating various skin diseases and highlights challenges like low drug loading, noting no new clinical results are reported.
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April 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” In this study, luteolin-loaded nanoemulsions were shown to promote hair growth similarly to a luteolin solution in organic solvents, offering enhanced stability for follicular delivery.