7 citations
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March 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study demonstrated that culturing high-passage dermal papilla cells with specific supplemented conditioned media may preserve their hair-inducing abilities, suggesting potential for reconstructing new hair follicles in vivo.
6 citations
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November 2024 in “Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems” This study found that ultrasonication pre-treatment at various power levels improved the color, protein solubility, and degree of hydrolysis of fish protein hydrolysates from mackerel side streams, and potentially reduced bitterness by decreasing hydrophobic free amino acids.
5 citations
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August 2023 in “Preprints.org” This review outlines recent advancements in droplet-based microfluidics used with food-grade materials to create delivery systems, emphasizing the design and function of systems like emulsions and microcapsules while discussing challenges related to scaling these processes from lab to industry.
5 citations
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April 2015 in “HSOA journal of clinical dermatology & therapy” This article reviews alopecia areata treatments, noting varied outcomes, and reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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November 2025 in “Molecules” This review reports that cerium oxide nanoparticles may accelerate wound healing in animal models, but further standardized and comparative studies are needed to confirm their potential for clinical applications.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review evaluated existing studies on platelet-rich plasma for facial rejuvenation and found limited clinical evidence supporting its effectiveness, suggesting that more research is needed to establish its utility.
December 2025 in “Pharmacological Research - Natural Products” Shrimp extracts may help heal burns and fight bacteria.
February 2024 in “Tissue & Cell” This review evaluates recent advancements in hair follicle bioengineering and discusses the potential for developing effective treatments for hair loss through tissue engineering, despite current challenges in creating functional cultured human hair cells.
November 2022 in “Cureus” This study reviews various treatment options for androgenic alopecia, emphasizing the potential use of drug-loaded nanoparticles, but reports no new research results.
125 citations
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March 2017 in “Micromachines” This review highlights recent advancements in microfluidics for 3D tissue model generation and discusses its applications in tissue engineering and high-throughput drug screening without reporting new experimental results.
July 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” This review summarizes advancements in biomedical engineering for hair follicle regeneration, highlighting strategies like cell transplantation and tissue engineering to reconstruct hair follicles, and discusses both their technical limitations and potential future innovations in regenerative medicine.
19 citations
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March 2022 in “Molecular therapy. Nucleic acids” This study found that silencing the circular RNA circNlgn in mice reduced doxorubicin-induced cardiofibrosis and cardiomyocyte apoptosis, suggesting potential therapeutic strategies for minimizing heart-related side effects in cancer treatment.
16 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses human hair follicle development and highlights the potential of creating human in vitro models and skin substitutes with hair follicles, reporting no new clinical results.
15 citations
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July 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that fluorescence excitation spectroscopy could be a promising noninvasive tool for assessing the effects of comedolytic agents like retinoids on acne-like lesions in rhino mice.
14 citations
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September 2023 in “Foods” This review outlines recent advancements in droplet-based microfluidic technology using food-grade emulsions to create diverse delivery systems by controlling droplet size, shape, and dispersity, while also discussing challenges in scaling these processes from laboratory to industrial applications.
11 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” This study investigated nanocomposite scaffolds made from alginate, chitosan, and graphene oxide to promote the proliferation of spermatogonial stem cells, finding the ALGCS/GO30 scaffold to be particularly effective due to increased proliferation markers and PLZF protein expression compared to controls.
10 citations
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August 2023 in “Advanced Science” This review discusses nitric oxide's physiological roles and the development of strategies for delivering it exogenously, without presenting new clinical results.
8 citations
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May 2024 in “Advanced NanoBiomed Research” This review examines advancements in lipid and inorganic nanocarriers, such as liposomes and inorganic nanoparticles, for transdermal drug delivery, noting enhanced absorption and stability but acknowledging that few have reached clinical use.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review found that lip aging differs significantly from facial aging and suggests focusing on distinct anti-aging strategies for lips, considering gender differences and unique physiological characteristics.
April 2026 in “Biomolecules” This study reported that discarded squid ink was used to develop a high-performance, environmentally friendly hair dye that offers a stable deep black color, UV protection, and preserves hair structure, while showing excellent biosafety in lab tests.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses therapeutic deep eutectic solvents as promising "green" solutions for enhancing drug solubility and delivery through the skin, reporting no new clinical results and highlighting future research directions.
March 2025 in “Advanced Science” In this study, bioengineered hair germ microspheres made from HME hydrogels promoted hair follicle regeneration in vivo, suggesting a promising approach for hair loss treatment.
May 2025 in “Antioxidants” This review highlights how natural products with antioxidant properties can modulate the Wnt signaling pathway, potentially influencing various pathological conditions such as cancer, stroke, and regenerative medicine. It also addresses controversies in the compounds' mechanisms across different models and suggests research directions for future studies.
54 citations
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November 2015 in “Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology” This chapter reviews keratins in skin epithelia, including their roles in cellular function and disease, and reports no new experimental results.
January 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” This study formulated a poly-herbal shampoo using ingredients like hibiscus, neem, and alo-vera and evaluated its cosmetic properties, reporting positive organoleptic and physico-chemical characteristics, with the potential for safe use as a hair cleansing and conditioning product.
34 citations
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December 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Mesotherapy shows promise for cellulite and facial rejuvenation but has mixed results for body sculpting and hair loss, with more research needed for safety and effectiveness.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” This study found that a lipid nanoemulsion-based gel of finasteride for topical use improved hair growth and was effective against alopecia, with slow skin permeation and increased efficacy compared to a testosterone-treated group.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Social health” This systematic review reported that among men taking finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia, total PSA levels decreased by 30% to 50%, and free PSA by up to 45%, with reductions in prostate volume and PSA density observed as well.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study demonstrated that caffeine, minoxidil, and the HIF-1α-stimulating agent deferiprone significantly enhanced dermal papilla cell proliferation in a 3D culture model, suggesting deferiprone as a potential alternative to minoxidil.
This study found that elastin-like recombinamer (ELR) wound dressings promote tissue regeneration and stability without rejection in ex vivo and in vivo models, indicating potential for hard-to-heal wound treatment.