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.
36 citations,
October 2016 in “Medical mycology” PCR-ELISA is better for identifying the fungus causing scalp infections in Ugandan children than traditional methods.
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.
5 citations,
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that cosmetics need biocompatible, eco-friendly ingredients due to aging populations and demand for effective products.
2 citations,
August 2023 in “Marine drugs” Collagen from tilapia scales may improve hair and skin health by reducing stress and inflammation and encouraging hair growth.
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.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” ATG effectively reduces hair frizz without damaging hair strength.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.
January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Silibinin-loaded micelles significantly protect hair from UV-B damage.
October 2023 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” The YH complex, made from Astragalus membranaceus and Cinnamomum cassia, may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and follicle development.
October 2023 in “Biomimetics” The new hair-dyeing shampoo is safe, colors hair evenly, and strengthens it.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
December 2023 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” Human hair can almost fully recover its structure within about 1,000 minutes after being stretched.
December 2021 in “Cosmetics” September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Quercetin-loaded nanoparticles protect human hair from UV-B damage.
October 2022 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” Terbinafine is the most effective treatment for tinea capitis, a scalp infection often confused with other conditions.
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January 2024 in “Materials advances” Cellulose nanocrystals are promising for making effective, sustainable sensors for various uses.
111 citations,
March 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Liposomes could improve how skin care products work but are costly and not very stable.
18 citations,
February 2015 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology” The study concludes that certain domains in Clostridium histolyticum enzymes are structurally unique, bind calcium to become more stable, and play distinct roles in breaking down collagen, with potential applications in medicine and drug delivery.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Biological and medical physics series” Human hair's structure and properties were studied using advanced microscopes and mechanical tests.
December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The study found that white hair in vitiligo has specific patterns and structures, which vary with the stage of the disease and may be similar to another hair condition.
69 citations,
February 2008 in “The American journal of pathology” Controlled delivery of specific RNA and IL-4 restored hair growth in mice with autoimmune alopecia.
13 citations,
April 2018 in “Scientific Reports” The genes KRT25 and SP6 affect curly hair in horses, with KRT25 also causing hair loss. If both genes are mutated, the horse gets curly hair and hair loss. KRT25 can hide the effect of SP6.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Body hairs can be used in forensic science and toxicology like scalp hair.
April 2024 in “Animal models and experimental medicine” PRP treatment helps hair growth and rebalances scalp bacteria in androgenetic alopecia patients.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” The scalp microbiome is more diverse and may be more important in hair loss than the gut microbiome.
10 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Chitosan-decorated finasteride nanosystems improve skin retention and could be a better treatment for hair loss.