This study found that hypoxic preconditioning of nanofat from donor mice reduced its vascularization capacity in vivo, suggesting that this approach cannot currently enhance nanofat's regenerative potential.
July 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this mouse study, the researchers found that cryopreserving nanofat at -20°C maintained its viability and regenerative potential, comparable to freshly generated nanofat, supporting its potential for repeated use in regenerative applications.
June 2024 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study reported that using photoacoustic waves to enhance transdermal delivery of encapsulated minoxidil can significantly increase hair growth while reducing treatment frequency and systemic side effects.
May 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” In this study, the authors explored the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for typical sports injuries and cosmetic surgical wounds, finding that a hormetic dose-response relationship could explain the observed successes, contrary to prevailing expert opinion that deemed this treatment ineffective for normal wounds.
This study developed a novel protocol that demonstrated improved localized delivery of minoxidil to eyebrow application sites with minimal runoff, compared to a control formulation.
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May 2023 in “Science Advances” In this study, the researchers developed a living microecological hydrogel containing Chlorella and Bacillus subtilis that showed potential in promoting the healing of infected diabetic wounds by providing continuous oxygen delivery and anti-infective properties.
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February 2024 in “Science Advances” This study introduces a magnet-assisted fabrication strategy for creating complex 3D soft bioscaffolds, demonstrating its effectiveness by producing structures with overhangs and supporting biohybrid actuators, promising advancements in biomedical applications.
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April 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that dexamethasone nanocrystals significantly increased drug penetration into skin compared to a traditional cream formulation, suggesting potential benefits for treating inflammatory skin conditions.
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September 2020 in “Polymers” This study found that electrospun poly(ε-caprolactone)/poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) blend fibers demonstrated nanometric dimensions and promising properties for drug delivery, with curcumin release linked to fiber morphology and processing parameters.
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November 2022 in “Biomaterials Science” This study demonstrated that a device combining hyaluronic acid-based dissolving microneedles and lipid polymer hybrid nanoparticles effectively delivered miR-218 to promote hair growth in a shaved mouse model, outperforming topical smear treatment without safety concerns.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study found that applying controlled hypobaric stress to the skin significantly improved the in vitro and in vivo penetration of macromolecules, facilitating enhanced drug delivery.
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This study developed a nanoemulsion of garlic oil and apple cider vinegar loaded with minoxidil to enhance drug permeation through skin, reporting improved ex vivo skin permeation parameters compared to an aqueous dispersion of minoxidil, suggesting potential benefits for treating alopecia areata.
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” In this study, Nano-Pulse Stimulation Therapy successfully cleared up to 91% of melanoma tumors in mice with less skin damage compared to cryoablation, which cleared up to 66% of tumors.
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May 2022 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that a melatonin-loaded microemulsion exhibited controlled release and significant stratum corneum deposition in ex vivo permeation tests, suggesting its potential for further evaluation in treating androgenic alopecia.
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December 2020 in “Tissue Barriers” This review explores the immunological aspects of epidermal differentiation in loricrin knockout mice, offering insights into keratinization and potential intrinsic factors affecting immune function, but provides no new clinical findings.
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April 2023 in “Polymers” This study explored the creation of 3D-printed baricitinib pills using polylactic acid and found that the doughnut-shaped tablets increased surface area and drug release, with 59% released from the higher concentration pill over 24 hours.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this review, experts discuss the low but significant risk of serious eye complications from popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedures like fillers and botulinum toxin injections, underscoring the need for awareness, careful patient selection, and adherence to safe practices to help prevent these outcomes.
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October 2024 in “Veterinary Sciences” In this case study, hemodialysis was reported as an effective treatment for a cat suffering from minoxidil toxicosis, leading to the cat's full recovery over an 11-day hospitalization period.
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October 2023 in “International Journal of Women s Health” In this study, scalp hydration and pH levels were not significantly different between hijab-wearing and non-hijab-wearing women, suggesting that hijab-wearing does not impair scalp health if there's no history of underlying scalp or skin disorders and the hijab is not worn damp.
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August 2022 in “Plant Signaling & Behavior” This study found that certain growth media combinations influence the development of Arabidopsis thaliana root hairs, identifying specific conditions that promote the growth of the longest root hairs.
This study found that radiofrequency microneedling significantly enhanced the absorption of topical triamcinolone acetonide, with insertion depth being more influential than RF energy levels.
March 2024 in “Journal of functional biomaterials” This study demonstrated that a strain of lactic acid bacteria from kimchi, identified as Pediococcus inopinatus, showed antibacterial activity against certain oral pathogens and effectively bleached stained artificial teeth and inhibited biofilm formation, offering potential for addressing teeth discoloration and halitosis.
January 2024 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” In this study, researchers examined juglone's potential as a restoring agent for hair keratin damaged by permanent or bleaching treatments, finding that juglone formed Michael adducts with cysteine residues, leading to a more regular hair surface as observed via IR spectroscopy and SEM analysis.
December 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, nanoparticles developed with Minoxidil-loaded thiolated β-CDs showed promise for topical scalp use, as they significantly improved drug retention on hair and displayed no irritation in rabbits.
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August 2019 in “Cells” This article provides an overview of mesenchymal stem cells, highlighting their extraction methods, differentiation potential, and applications in regenerative medicine, but reports no new clinical findings.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This review examines the interconnected roles of bone, adipose tissue, and the central nervous system in regulating energy balance, providing no new experimental results.
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September 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review examines the potential and challenges of extracellular vesicles in cosmetics, noting their transformative impact despite regulatory and production hurdles; it reports no new experimental results.
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May 2016 in “TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry” This review discusses recent advances in droplet microfluidics for chip-based technologies such as single-cell analysis, small-scale cell cultures, and high-throughput drug screening, and it reports no new results.
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November 2001 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study found that desmocollin 1 is crucial for strong adhesion and barrier maintenance in the mouse epidermis, with its absence leading to skin and hair issues resembling chronic dermatitis.
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December 2021 in “Cells” This review outlines key considerations for designing fluorescence microscopy experiments in cell biology, discussing the importance of hardware availability, suitability of biological models, and imaging agents to achieve high-resolution and informative images.