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This study used electron microscopy to identify a distinct dendritic cell in the human epidermis, similar to the melanocyte, with unique structural features and variable melanin content.

This study found that electrophoretic keratin typing of head hair can identify specific polypeptide patterns, suggesting potential applications in genetic and forensic investigations.

This study reports that an electrochemical biosensor using a gold and palladium-modified electrode effectively detects levodopa and uric acid in various samples, offering improved performance over previous electrodes.

This review explores recent advancements in precise cell manipulation technologies, detailing the status, principles, benefits, limitations, and future potential of methods like single-cell manipulation and 3D bioprinting for cells and tissue engineering.

This study found that treatment with aerosol bioelectricity accelerated wound healing in burned rats by enhancing the expression of EGF and β_1 integrin in skin basal and hair follicle cells.

This study found that iontophoresis significantly enhances the skin penetration of magnesium salt of L-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, especially in hairy mice, compared to passive diffusion.

In this study, fluorescence microscopy revealed that a cationic cellulose ether derivative adsorbed onto hair fibers desorbed significantly when treated with sodium dodecylsulfate.

In this study, researchers employed a modified coaxial electrospinning technique to create core-sheath nanofibers, which improved the transdermal delivery of finasteride compared to traditional monolithic nanofibers, showing enhanced penetration rates throughout the testing period.

This study found that Piezo2 channels are primarily located on sensory axon membranes in mechanosensory end organs, supporting a model where mechanical stimuli activate Aβ RA-LTMR neurons via axon protrusions.

In this study, auricular electrostimulation effectively relieved dextran-induced pruritus in mice, comparable to loratadine treatment, and is attributed to down-regulating the H1R/TRPV1 signaling pathway and reducing inflammatory cells in the skin.

Selective chemical epilation effectively treats tinea capitis without harmful side effects.

This review discusses the unique properties, design, and fabrication of peptide hydrogels for biomedical applications, focusing on advances in drug delivery, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine; it reports no new clinical results.

This review concluded that using niosomes in cosmetics significantly enhances the aesthetic and therapeutic effects of skin and hair products, potentially aiding in treating skin conditions.

This study identified five FDA-approved drugs—cepharantine, clofazimine, metergoline, imatinib, and efloxate—as potential candidates for repurposing to interfere with viral entry in COVID-19 treatment.

This study suggests that PRX01, PRX44, and PRX73 regulate extensin-mediated cell wall properties during root hair cell growth, influencing growth patterns, peroxidase activity, and cell wall thickness.

This study presents a method for directly measuring the solubility of solid chemicals in the skin's stratum corneum under various humidity conditions, emphasizing its importance for dermal drug delivery and chemical safety assessments.

This review investigates how the chirality of peptides affects their ability to form hydrogels, comparing the structural and mechanical properties of hydrogels made from homochiral and heterochiral peptides, and discussing their potential biological applications.

This study found that compounds from *Tectona grandis* leaves showed moderate inhibition of steroid 5α-reductase, a factor in androgenetic alopecia, and exhibited anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting nitric oxide and pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-6 in vitro, suggesting potential dual-action benefits for AGA management.

This study found that compounds isolated from Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus demonstrated antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities, potentially offering therapeutic benefits for inflammatory bowel diseases by inhibiting COX-2 and iNOS enzymes and blocking ERK 1/2 MAPK signaling.

This study found that sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout extract significantly accelerated hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its potential as a safe and effective natural therapy.

This study explored the potential of human hair keratin as a filtration material, finding that it may effectively absorb the pollutants diclofenac and perfluorobutanesulfonate. The researchers reported significant binding affinities through molecular simulations, supporting further investigation into keratin's use for water purification.

Hair feels different when touched and rubs together in various ways.

In this study, a "frequent profile" of hair proteins was observed in 180 of 182 individuals, showing consistent electrophoretic bands characteristic of keratins, with rare deviations in two samples.

This model study describes how interactions between hair keratin and various materials alter hair's physical and mechanical properties by affecting noncovalent bonds.

In this study, researchers observed that exposure to low-frequency electromagnetic fields enhanced hair follicle regeneration and formation of hair follicle-like structures in bioengineered skin in nude mice.

This study found that the observed isotropic ss-ECD spectrum of finasteride is influenced by the anisotropy of locally oriented crystals, offering new possibilities for analyzing solid-state chiral materials.

This study developed a closed-loop system for emergency wound care that monitors infection in real-time using biomarkers and delivers amikacin-loaded liposomes for treatment, integrating a conductive hydrogel for environmental protection and antibacterial benefits.

This study found that hair membrane fluidity is low in the cuticle but high in the cortex and medulla, with treatments like ionic surfactants and oleic acid increasing fluidity in hydrated hair; however, dehydration significantly reduces fluidity throughout the hair.

The KDM1 gene helps Venus flytraps close by managing potassium ions.