April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SM04755 may be an effective topical treatment for psoriasis.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A peptide known for reducing wrinkles also effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to skin inflammation and acne.
December 2015 in “Focus on catalysts” Pomiferin may improve skin and scalp health by boosting important protein expression.
Labrasol® in phospholipid vesicles improves minoxidil delivery to the skin, potentially aiding hair growth treatments.
January 2021 in “Figshare” Coenzyme Q10 in nanocarriers improves treatment for hair loss.
17 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Researchers developed a nanomedicine for acne treatment that delivers medication with less irritation and is non-irritating for oily skin.
14 citations,
January 2018 in “Scientific reports” Bioluminescence imaging can track hair follicle cells and help study hair regrowth.
13 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Cacumen Platycladi oil promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing Lrig1-positive stem cells in mice causes temporary loss of sebaceous glands.
32 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Chitosan-coated nanoparticles improve skin delivery of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
3 citations,
February 2013 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” Spirulina extract and C-phycocyanin may help heal wounds.
212 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document provides a method to classify human hair growth stages using a model with human scalp on mice, aiming to standardize hair research.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle cells change their DNA packaging during growth cycles and when grown in the lab.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A virus protein can activate a pathway that may lead to abnormal hair follicle development.
23 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Finasteride cream helps hair growth with less side effects.
25 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for evaluating hair shaft diseases but needs improvement for deeper hair follicle issues.
17 citations,
March 2012 in “The Journal of Pathology” In vivo lineage labelling is better than in vitro methods for identifying and understanding stem cells.
5 citations,
April 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Using minoxidil-coated microbubbles with ultrasound significantly boosts hair growth.
3 citations,
December 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts can effectively promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new version of minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, was made using nanotechnology. This version, called minoxidil cubosomes, works better and causes fewer skin reactions than the old version. It also penetrates and stays in the skin better, promoting hair regrowth. It's safe and could be a good alternative to current treatments.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Placenta extract in novasomes improved rat hair growth better than minoxidil and placenta extract in liposomes.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “Biology” New mouse models of Pemphigus show severe symptoms and need better treatments.
February 2024 in “Bioengineering” The hydrogel made of chitosan, HPMC, and insulin speeds up wound healing and could be a new dressing, especially for diabetics.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” The new "whisker follicle microinjection assay" can test how different biomolecules affect hair growth and color.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth and has anti-aging effects on hair follicles.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Platelet lysate effectively promotes hair growth and improves hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia.
July 2024 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Microsponges with rosemary oil significantly improve hair growth compared to regular rosemary oil and minoxidil.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” γδTregs can protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and may help regrow hair.
September 2023 in “Biomedical Optics Express” New imaging techniques show testosterone delays hair growth and shrinks follicles in mice, but have limited depth for viewing.
22 citations,
December 2013 in “Stem cells and development” Horse skin stem cells combined with platelet-rich plasma improve skin healing.