August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.
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April 2021 in “ACS omega” Curcumin can be effectively loaded into polystyrene nanoparticles, which are safe for human cells and more biocompatible with curcumin inside.
255 citations,
September 2016 in “Frontiers in plant science” Reactive oxygen species (ROS) help control plant growth and development.
39 citations,
June 2019 in “Nanomaterials” Nanotube-based hair treatments could improve hair health and growth, and offer long-lasting effects.
84 citations,
April 2015 in “Cosmetics” Hair dyes vary in how long they last and how deeply they penetrate hair.
20 citations,
June 2022 in “Molecules” Thiazole, a sulfur and nitrogen chemical, is useful in creating potential drugs for conditions like seizures, cancer, bacterial infections, tuberculosis, inflammation, malaria, viruses, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and A1-receptor issues.
9 citations,
March 2022 in “Antioxidants” Synthetic antioxidants are effective, cheap, and stable, with some like zinc and cholecalciferol reducing child and cancer deaths, but the safety of additives like BHA, BHT, TBHQ, and PEG needs more research.
6 citations,
May 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Marine microbes could be used in cosmetics for sun protection, skin care, and possibly preventing hair loss.
5 citations,
April 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Using minoxidil-coated microbubbles with ultrasound significantly boosts hair growth.
3 citations,
May 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some traditional Chinese medicines may have anti-aging benefits and could help with hair growth, but more research is needed.
3 citations,
February 2015 in “Mechanisms of development” Hormones and stretching both needed for nipple area skin growth in mice.
2 citations,
October 2023 in “Biology” Cobalt is important for health but too much or too little can cause health problems, and its environmental buildup is a concern.
1 citations,
May 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Cordyceps militaris is a promising, cost-effective medicinal fungus with health benefits and efficient production methods.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “Ibrain” Black cumin and its nanoformulations show promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases.
July 2024 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Nanostructured lipid carriers effectively deliver tofacitinib to hair follicles, reversing hair loss in alopecia areata.
May 2024 in “Scientific African” Three natural compounds from Ghanaian plants may help treat BPH and alopecia.
April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” Melanocytes are important for normal body functions and have potential uses in regenerative medicine and disease treatment.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” The new face mask with Eflornithine can potentially reduce facial hair growth and moisturize skin.
Thermal spring waters and their microbes could be good for skin health and treating some skin conditions in skincare products.
77 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan nanoparticles improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.
64 citations,
October 2017 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Chitosan-coated nanoparticles can effectively deliver positively charged drugs through the skin using iontophoresis.
26 citations,
February 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan-coated dutasteride nanocapsules improve hair treatment, and physical stimulation boosts effectiveness.
7 citations,
July 2018 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Chitosan nanoparticles are promising for sustained caffeine delivery through the skin.
2 citations,
August 2016 in “Química Nova” Using iontophoresis on minoxidil sulphate-loaded chitosan nanoparticles increases drug release but reduces its targeting to hair follicles.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” The new finasteride delivery system using chitosan-based nanoniosomes shows promise for prostate cancer prevention.
1 citations,
September 2022 in “River Publishers eBooks” The document concludes that hair keratin-chitosan scaffolds were successfully made and are suitable for biomedical use.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan nanoparticles loaded with Minoxidil were effective for hair growth but released the drug more slowly than the amphiphilic derivative.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Chitosan slows root hair growth and causes a buildup of callose at low concentrations, but at high concentrations, it only inhibits growth without callose buildup.
February 2017 in “International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology” Human hair follicle stem cells can grow and turn into skin cells on chitosan templates, which may help in regenerative medicine.
April 2023 in “Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” The new formulation with minoxidil, chitosan, and Aloe vera improves hair growth and reduces side effects.