2 citations,
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Biotin supplements are unnecessary for most people but may help with certain conditions like biotin deficiency, brittle nails, and some hair loss.
Understanding hair surface properties is key for effective hair care products.
The research shows how certain drugs can form stable structures with polymers, which is important for making new pharmaceuticals.
The research found how certain drugs and polymers form stable complexes, which could help develop new pharmaceutical forms.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
January 1995 in “Adolescent and pediatric gynecology” Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.
February 2024 in “Medicina” AFM can diagnose hair disorders by revealing detailed hair surface changes.
May 2024 in “Proteome science” Bleaching damages hair by reducing the quality of keratin and keratin-associated proteins.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” The new method using gene-modified stem cells and a 3D printed scaffold improved skin repair in mice.
Human hair can almost fully recover its structure within about 1,000 minutes after being stretched.
Using enzymes to link proteins makes hair repair treatments more effective and long-lasting.
63 citations,
February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
15 citations,
January 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” 3D bioprinting in plastic surgery could lead to personalized grafts and fewer complications.
9 citations,
May 2021 in “BioMed research international” Human hair-derived particles can effectively carry and release the cancer drug Paclitaxel in a pH-sensitive manner, potentially targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
7 citations,
August 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Freeze-dried dexamethasone nanoparticles in a hydrogel are stable and effective for treating alopecia areata.
5 citations,
February 2022 in “Biophysical journal” The model shows that filament flexibility and amino acid differences affect how fast intermediate filament proteins assemble.
4 citations,
May 2022 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Melatonin-loaded microemulsion could be a promising treatment for hair loss.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.
2 citations,
October 2021 in “Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health” High uric acid levels are more common in PCOS patients, especially those with androgenic PCOS, and are linked with increased cardiovascular risk and other metabolic issues.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” Human hair was used to make biodegradable plastic films that could be useful for packaging and disposable products.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Advanced science” Fibronectin-attached cell sheets improve wound healing and are safe and effective.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Reproduction” Microglia, the brain's immune cells, may contribute to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by altering the female brain's structure and function, with kisspeptin neurons and GABA neurotransmitters also playing a role.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” The composite sponge helps heal diabetic wounds by reducing inflammation and promoting new blood vessel growth.
January 2024 in “Collagen and leather” The conclusion is that using bovine milk permeate to remove wool from sheepskins is eco-friendly and results in smoother, higher quality leather compared to traditional sulfide methods.
6 citations,
August 2014 in “Spectroscopy Letters” The analysis shows where minoxidil's atoms are likely to react and describes its electronic transitions and behavior with temperature changes.
25 citations,
May 2019 in “Heliyon” Hair treatments cause significant structural changes, especially with excessive heat, regardless of ethnicity.
5 citations,
March 2012 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” UVB radiation changes the chemical makeup and dries out human hair but doesn't alter its appearance or texture.
4 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Prunus mira Koehne is valuable for hair growth and has potential for sustainable use, but needs more research and conservation.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Hair can't be reliably repaired once damaged; prevention and proper product use are key to maintaining hair health.