2 citations
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May 2023 in “Nanomaterials” This review explores the formulation, characterization, and applications of microemulsions, highlighting their potential for enhanced cutaneous drug delivery by improving bioavailability and enabling sustained release of both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Barrier Immunity” This review synthesizes existing research on the multilayered defense system of the skin, highlighting how physical, chemical, immune, and microbial barriers work together to maintain skin health, with disruptions in one often leading to broader barrier dysfunctions.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that a novel in-situ crosslinked self-healing hydrogel made from oxidized Bletilla striata polysaccharide and cationic gelatin enhanced wound healing and showed strong hemostatic performance in animal models, suggesting its potential as an effective wound dressing for skin trauma.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” This study observed that Varnadi Kashayam, a traditional Ayurvedic decoction, demonstrated anti-inflammatory, pancreatic lipase inhibition, and anti-obesity effects in high-fat diet-induced obese rats, with research also establishing analytical specifications for its quality control and standardization.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” In a laboratory study, researchers found that a novel Bioactive Crosslink Repair Complex improved both the protection and repair of chemically damaged hair, enhancing tensile strength, shine, and cuticle alignment when added to bleaching mixtures and leave-in conditioners.
January 2024 in “Toxicologic Pathology” This review outlines the structure and functions of the skin, emphasizing its role as a physical and immune barrier, its moisture regulation, the influence of its microbiome, and the supportive functions of its layers and adnexa.
July 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review describes ethosomes as promising nanocarriers for delivering active cosmetic ingredients to the skin, potentially transforming treatments for hair loss, acne, and skin pigmentation.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract discusses Ignite Amazonian Sunrise Drops, a weight loss supplement that claims to boost metabolism using natural ingredients but reports no new scientific findings.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This advertisement for Ignite Amazonian Sunrise Drops presents a supplement with natural ingredients claimed to boost metabolism and aid weight loss, but reports no clinical trial results.
3 citations
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May 2025 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” This study developed a multifunctional, sprayable hydrogel with temperature responsiveness, showing strong antimicrobial properties against E. coli and S. aureus, antioxidant activity, and cytocompatibility, indicating potential for wound healing applications.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review found that Seenthil Chooranam, a traditional Siddha formulation, has potential therapeutic benefits for various diseases due to its pharmacological properties and bioactive compounds, though further research is needed to confirm its safety and clinical effectiveness.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Chemical engineering journal” In this laboratory study, a novel minoxidil-loaded microneedle patch demonstrated potential for treating alopecia areata by promoting slow drug release and reducing application frequency, while exhibiting antibacterial properties to prevent infection during use.
July 2026 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study introduced a bioengineering platform that creates early-stage hair peg-like structures within tissue-engineered skin substitutes by integrating human keratinocytes and dermal papilla cells with laser-micropatterned collagen scaffolds, providing a foundation for future appendage-inclusive skin regeneration efforts.
June 2026 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials” This study found that a hydrogel made from human placenta-derived ECM, copper, and endothelial progenitor cells significantly enhanced pressure ulcer healing in a mouse model by improving wound closure and tissue regeneration.
March 2026 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials” This study found that a chitosan, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid scaffold improved wound healing in rats by promoting immune-stromal interactions, reducing inflammation, and supporting tissue regeneration with ~91% wound closure by day 17 compared to ~63% in controls.
April 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” In this study, researchers demonstrated that self-assembled gold nanoclusters with aptamers effectively deliver anti-NFκB aptamer drugs to inhibit hair follicle regeneration while being non-toxic to normal cells, offering a targeted treatment for hypertrichosis.
November 2024 in “Polymers for Advanced Technologies” In this study, a hydrogel wound dressing infused with tannic acid demonstrated excellent antibacterial activity and promoted effective wound healing in rat burn models, leading to wound closure in 17 days and hair regrowth by day 21.
February 2024 in “Advanced Materials” In this study, researchers discovered that a newly identified oligosaccharide, OG6, promotes hair growth by activating hair follicles, achieved by revealing its hidden activity from a larger molecule structure.
March 2023 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study found that the herbal extract HX109 promoted hair growth in mice by increasing cell viability and enhancing hair regrowth, with the effects increasing as doses rose.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal hair oil formulation, including ingredients like Curry leaves and Coconut oil, for its potential to enhance hair growth compared to purified Coconut Oil alone.
January 2011 in “Shiyong kouqiang yixue zazhi” This study found that dermal papilla cells and bulge stem cells can potentially be used to reconstruct hair follicles, as hair follicle-like structures were observed after culturing under a rat's renal capsule.
78 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the autonomous functioning and complex interactions within hair follicles, emphasizing their unique composition and differentiation pathways, but does not report new research findings.
66 citations
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April 1995 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” In this study, researchers reported that a keratinocyte growth factor-Ig fusion protein could specifically detect and localize KGFRs in epithelial tissues, suggesting a method for histochemical detection of growth factor receptors.
30 citations
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January 2009 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” This article reviews methods for dissolving hair proteins and describes how solvents and molecules with hydrophobic groups interact with hair; it presents no new research findings.
13 citations
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August 2022 in “Nanomaterials” This study reported that a novel trilayer electrospinning wound dressing can improve the wound microenvironment and accelerate repair in abdominal wall defects by facilitating directional biofluid transport and reducing inflammation.
13 citations
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January 2019 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” This study found that incorporating a block copolymer significantly alters the size and morphology of niosome drug delivery systems made of non-ionic surfactants and cholesterol, affecting their stability.
10 citations
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July 2023 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” This review discusses the interaction between mesenchymal stem cell secretomes and retinal cell secretomes, suggesting their potential in experimental therapies to protect and regenerate retinal tissue.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “Medicinski arhiv” In this study, a herbal extract mixture significantly reduced IL-1α gene expression in HaCaT cells, suggesting it may aid in the treatment of nonscarring alopecia.
7 citations
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September 2004 in “대한의생명과학회지” This study suggests that a topical oriental medicine extract may improve hair density and scalp condition in individuals experiencing male pattern hair loss after 18 months of use.
6 citations
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October 2016 This article reviews the complex structure and molecular composition of hair keratins, highlighting their self-assembly process and implications for keratin extraction techniques, but reports no new experimental results.