March 2026 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” In this study, oral administration of blue honeysuckle fruit extract was found to promote hair growth in mice by enhancing dermal papilla cell proliferation and activating β-catenin signaling, suggesting its potential use as a food or cosmetic product for hair regeneration.
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September 2013 in “Advanced materials research” This study found that non-ionic silicone emulsion best protected hair color from UV-induced fading, outperforming honeysuckle extract and benzophenone-3, with significant effects in both dyed and virgin hair.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses the role of traditional Chinese medicine and bioactive materials in chronic wound healing and reports no new clinical results.
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September 2018 in “Indian Research Journal of Pharmacy and Science” This article reviews the historical and therapeutic aspects of aromatherapy, discussing its effects on psychological and physical well-being but providing no new clinical findings.
August 2026 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” This study found that Katsuwonus pelamis heart hydrolysates promoted hair growth in human dermal papilla cells, a 3D hair follicle organoid model, and C57BL/6 mice, suggesting its potential as a bioactive hair growth ingredient.
6 citations
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November 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review examines the role of autophagy, specifically macrophage, chaperone-mediated, and microphagy, in the progression of six skin diseases, including psoriasis and systemic lupus erythematosus, illustrating its significance in cellular homeostasis.
July 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights significant research trends and challenges in utilizing plant-derived extracellular vesicles for drug delivery and biomedical applications, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and advanced purification technologies.
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July 2021 in “Life” This review evaluates the potential benefits and mechanisms of blue light therapy for skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and acne, but highlights the need for further research on safety and clinical protocols.
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June 2021 in “Lasers in Medical Science” In this study, blue light therapy at a specific wavelength increased hair density and shaft width in 90% of patients with androgenetic alopecia after 10 weeks.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Biophotonics” This study analyzed clinical and histological reports and concluded that blue light therapy is safe for human skin, with potential photoprotective effects against UV irradiation due to its impact on skin pigmentation mediated by Opsin-3.
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January 2025 in “Biomaterials Science” In this study, blue light-irradiated nanovesicles derived from human adipose-derived stem cells enhanced dermal fibroblast proliferation and extracellular matrix synthesis, improving skin maintenance and hair follicle regeneration, suggesting a novel therapeutic strategy for skin and hair disorders.
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February 2022 in “Biology” This study found that blue laser irradiation reduced ATP levels and cell viability in mouse skin by increasing oxidative stress through the production of reactive oxygen species.
October 2025 in “Animals” This study reported that horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction had improved coat condition, advanced shedding, and better quality of life when treated with blue light masks.
August 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” In this article, researchers explored how blue light exposure affects the scalp and hair follicles, highlighting oxidative stress and hair growth disruptions, while emphasizing the importance of protective strategies like antioxidants and limiting light exposure.
May 2025 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” In this study, researchers observed that blue LED irradiation enhanced cosmetic permeation, increased diameter, and improved resistance of hair fiber in Caucasian and Asian ethnic groups, whereas African hair showed less change.
February 2025 in “Cosmetics” This narrative review explored how blue light therapy may offer therapeutic benefits for various skin disorders by affecting microbial activity and immune responses, promoting hair growth, and aiding skin rejuvenation and healing.
This study suggests that a combination of blue light photobiomodulation and biomimetic peptide infiltrations may effectively increase hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
This study found that the attractiveness of women's faces had a significant but weak effect on negative emotions among participants, while website background color influenced positive emotions with green being preferred.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” This review highlights evidence supporting the potential of blue light therapy as a non-invasive treatment for managing skin and hair conditions by modulating interactions between the skin microbiome and its host.
May 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” In this report, researchers documented a rare complication linked to levofloxacin, used as a second-line treatment for tuberculosis, which could include various adverse events during TB therapy.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that low-dose blue light (453nm) may positively affect hair growth by interacting with the receptors CRY1 and OPN3 in hair follicle cells.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, low-dose 453 nm blue light appeared to enhance hair growth by interacting with specific photoreceptors in the outer root sheath cells.
This study found that distinct hair fiber structures among blue fox, mink, and otter rabbit can be used to identify and differentiate these fur types.
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Bioprinting” In this study, an innovative composite hydrogel incorporating methylene blue-loaded nanoparticles was developed for 3D-printed wound dressings, showing improved mechanical properties, excellent antibacterial effects, and enhanced skin healing in mice.
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April 2020 in “Journal of advanced Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study investigated the use of methylene blue in a niosomal hydrogel for photodynamic treatment of acne and found that it led to significant improvement in inflammation compared to IPL treatment.
17 citations
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May 2019 in “Molecules” This study found that domestic temporary hair dyes may pose a health risk due to their cytotoxic effects on human red blood cells and NIH/3T3 cell lines.
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July 1999 in “Journal of Anatomy” This study observed that methylene blue staining and zinc iodide-osmium tetroxide techniques effectively revealed anatomical details of intraepidermal nerve fibre endings in the rat's mystacial pad, suggesting their potential role in mechanoreception.
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November 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report details a rare instance of a giant cellular blue nevus on the scalp, highlighting its potential to damage underlying bone and hair follicles, alongside a separate alopecia areata lesion successfully treated with topical corticosteroid.
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December 2023 in “Cutis” This systematic review found that toluidine blue may be valuable for diagnosing and treating specific skin tumors in the context of Mohs micrographic surgery, though literature on its use is limited and mostly qualitative.
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April 2021 in “Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology” This report highlights the diagnosis of a giant congenital blue nevus with secondary cutis verticis gyrata in a 20-year-old Asian male, underscoring the need for clinicopathologic correlation due to overlapping features with cerebriform intradermal nevi.