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January 2018 in “Biomaterials Science” Softer hydrogel surfaces help maintain hair growth-related functions in skin cells.
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May 2018 in “Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B” New materials help control stem cell growth and specialization for medical applications.
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November 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Modern wound dressings like hydrocolloids, alginates, and hydrogels improve healing and are cost-effective.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Synthetic hair fibers for hair restoration were controversial in 2009 due to health risks and lack of support from the International Society of Hair Restoration.
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.
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November 2008 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Artificial hair implantation is generally safe and can restore hair when other treatments fail, but some patients may experience side effects.
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine improves hair growth, thickness, and reduces shedding.
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December 2020 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Human hair keratins can form stable nanofiber networks that might help in tissue regeneration.
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June 2019 in “Biotechnology Letters” Gene therapy shows promise for improving wound healing, but more research is needed for human use.
4 citations,
March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists created a colored thread-like material containing a common hair loss treatment, which slowly releases the treatment over time, potentially offering an effective, neat, and visually appealing solution for hair loss.
4 citations,
February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Synthetic hair implants can cause severe scalp problems and removing them improves conditions; natural hair transplants are safer and more effective.
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January 2011 in “Current problems in dermatology” At-home laser and light devices can safely reduce acne and hair growth when used correctly but are less effective than professional treatments.
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January 2024 in “Materials advances” Cellulose nanocrystals are promising for making effective, sustainable sensors for various uses.
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August 2016 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Finasteride given to baby rats reduces dopamine release and increases alcohol consumption in adult males.
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December 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cell transplantation faces challenges in genitourinary reconstruction, but alternative tissue sources and microencapsulation show promise.
December 2024 in “Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology” Stem cells show promise for hair regrowth, but challenges remain.
February 2024 in “Biomedical materials” Scientists created a lab-grown hair follicle model that behaves like real hair and could improve hair loss treatment research.
January 2024 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” Hair growth serums reduce hair fall and improve growth with mostly positive reviews.
January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Metal organic frameworks-based scaffolds show promise for tissue repair due to their unique properties.
January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Dissolvable microneedles with Ginsenoside Rg3 can help treat hair loss by improving drug delivery and stimulating hair growth.
Elastin-like recombinamers show promise for better wound healing and skin regeneration.
Plasma gel and PRP treatments improve skin and hair with minimal side effects.
November 2023 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” The new adhesive seals wounds quickly, works well in wet conditions, and helps with healing.
November 2023 in “Global journal of medical research” Understanding the properties of hyaluronic acid helps improve its use in facial aging treatments.
January 2023 in “Nanomedicine & nanotechnology open access” Microneedling is a promising, simple, and cost-effective treatment for hair loss that works well with other therapies.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.