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December 1957 in “Experimental Cell Research” This study observed that the glassy layer of hair follicles in guinea pigs consists of thick collagen-type fibrils organized into two distinct arrays, whereas in young mice, the fibrils are thinner and develop between the outer root sheath and fibroblasts.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “Materials Today: Proceedings” This study found that reinforcing epoxy with short human hair fibers and glass micro-spheres improved its wear resistance, suggesting potential applications in products like brake shoes and pads.
This review re-examines hair blowouts as a material science process, where water acts as a plasticizer altering keratin's glass-transition temperature, allowing for temporary hair shaping through a moisture-induced matrix state change under heat and tension.
January 2026 in “Microchemical Journal” In this study, researchers developed an electrochemical method using gold nanostructures on a glassy carbon electrode to detect minoxidil levels in hair lotions, and found it effectively quantified minoxidil in commercial products, revealing discrepancies in their labeled versus actual concentrations.
5 citations
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July 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This case study reports an unusual occurrence of hair growth on the glans penis of a healthy 24-year-old man, which required surgical excision but recurred at a different site.
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March 2015 in “Journal of controlled release” This study found that transfollicular delivery using surfactant-based nanoparticles significantly enhanced antigen stability and immune response compared to other delivery methods, especially when combined with an adjuvant.
24 citations
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January 2016 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that non-ablative fractional erbium glass laser treatment affected gene regulation in human skin models by downregulating MMP and interleukin expression, suggesting potential roles in dermal remodeling and anti-inflammatory effects.
14 citations
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January 2025 in “Biomaterials Research” This review discusses the use of bioactive glass in skin tissue repair and highlights its potential to aid wound healing through effects on inflammatory cells and tissue regeneration, but reports no new experimental findings.
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that 1,550-nm Er:Glass fractional laser treatment increased hair density and shaft diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia, but did not up-regulate Wnt10A and IGF-1 mRNA expression.
8 citations
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May 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” This study found that bioactive glass 1393 accelerates wound healing by promoting angiogenesis through the ROS/P53/MMP9 signaling pathway, enhancing granulation tissue formation and collagen deposition, as evidenced by both in vivo and in vitro experiments.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that metallic-glass-coated tattoo needles reduced trauma and improved tattoo quality in pig skin experiments compared to uncoated needles.
In this study, collagen type I, skin fibroblasts, and macrophages did not show remarkable changes in androgenic alopecia patients' scalp tissues after treatment with 1550 nm fractional Er:Glass laser, despite improved hair regrowth.
June 2006 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clear glass lets most UV rays through, so it's important to know how well different glasses block UV to protect yourself.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that 1550-nm Er:Glass fractional laser treatment significantly increased hair density and shaft diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia, though the mechanism may not involve Wnt10A or IGF-1 expression.
47 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that treatment with a 1550 nm fractional erbium–glass laser increased hair density and thickness in women with female pattern hair loss, suggesting it may be an effective and safe option.
29 citations
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April 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that combining fractional erbium-glass laser therapy with topical minoxidil significantly improved hair density and diameter in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to using minoxidil alone over a 24-week period, with no serious adverse events reported.
6 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, patients with androgenic alopecia who underwent 10 sessions of 1540-nm fractional erbium glass laser treatment over 5 months experienced significant improvements in hair density and thickness, with no major safety concerns reported.
June 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study evaluated petroleum jelly-based bioactive glass ointments with varying copper concentrations for wound healing in chronic wound models, finding that the 3 wt% copper formulation significantly improved healing by enhancing tissue regeneration, vascularization, and antibacterial protection compared to controls.
This study found a significant association between glass ceiling syndrome and telogen effluvium in female health workers, suggesting that the stress from career barriers may contribute to hair loss, with education and occupational status also being related factors.
The 1540nm fractional erbium-glass laser helps treat hair loss caused by hormones.
June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser treatment shows promise for hair growth, but needs further research.
January 2017 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported that combining Erbium Glass 1550nm laser therapy with scalp injections of minoxidil, finasteride, growth factors, and vitamins was an effective and safe treatment for androgenetic alopecia, with 96.77% of participants expressing satisfaction, especially those who underwent more than six sessions.
22 citations
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September 2022 in “Materials & Design” This study found that bioactive glass-based camouflage composite particles enhanced the coagulation effects in bleeding models by forming a fibrin network and activating coagulation pathways, suggesting potential use as an emergency hemostasis biomaterial.
15 citations
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July 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that 1,540 nm fractional erbium-glass laser treatment combined with topical minoxidil significantly increased hair regrowth in alopecia areata patches compared to minoxidil alone, with response rates of 60% versus 16%, though the long-term effects remain unknown.
May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that a bioactive borosilicate glass containing Sr and Cu ions exhibited promising mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and antibacterial activity, particularly the CuSr-1 wt.% composition, suggesting potential for use in orthopedic implants and bone tissue engineering.
83 citations
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May 2021 in “Biomolecules” This study found that an injectable composite hydrogel containing cerium bioactive glass improved wound healing in diabetic rats by promoting angiogenesis and offering antibacterial properties, suggesting its potential for enhancing diabetic foot wound repair.
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February 2023 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” This study reports that electromagnetic energy from a hydrocolloid wound dressing paste adversely affected human skin lipid droplets in vitro, but the implications, including potential cancer links, are unknown.
May 2022 in “Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry” In this study, 81% of patients with chronic migraine in Glasgow continued using erenumab for significant headache reduction at three months, suggesting a high response rate.
August 2002 in “British journal of ophthalmology” This article reports that while surgical excision is often the best treatment for SCC, intralesional cidofovir also showed success without systemic toxicity in the case discussed.
55 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” This article reviews the applications of microneedle technology in drug delivery, dermatology, and cosmetics, but it presents no new experimental or clinical findings.