This study introduces a new type of tissue micromodule, the micro tissue precursor (μTP), which can form complex 3D tissues, including lung stroma and skin models supporting hair viability.
May 2026 in “Materials & Design” This study developed a hair-on-a-chip model that supports the maturation of hair-follicle-like tissue under long-term culture conditions, suggesting its promise for studying hair regeneration and testing scalp-targeted therapies.
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December 2013 in “Annals of plastic surgery” This article presents modifications to the microfollicular hair transplant process, reporting innovations at each step to enhance results based on over 1000 cases at the authors' center.
May 2023 in “Journal of Scientific Research”
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November 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study introduces a novel chitosan-based hydrogel containing cinnamaldehyde-tannic acid-zinc acetate nanospheres, which reportedly enhances wound healing by promoting antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects.
This study identified ten key magistral dermatological formulations, such as personalized trichological preparations and Kligman’s formula, which fill critical gaps unmet by standardized products, particularly in cases like pediatric scabies or autoimmune mucosal diseases, illustrating the role of compounding in precision medicine.
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June 1999 in “In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Animal”
January 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This report describes the creation of a natural herbal beard balm formulated to nourish, hydrate, and support healthy beard growth while reducing irritation, using ingredients like coconut oil, rosemary oil, and beeswax.
December 2024 in “Pure and Applied Biology” This study focused on developing a safe, natural herbal shampoo that effectively cleanses, strengthens, darkens, and promotes hair growth without using synthetic chemicals, suggesting it as a viable alternative to synthetic options in hair care.
August 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study presents a novel hydrogel scaffold made from tilapia collagen, which when activated by ultrasound, reprograms macrophages to promote wound healing, enhance angiogenesis, and stimulate hair follicle regeneration, offering a potential new method for treating inflammatory wounds.
March 2007 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” A new method was developed to create better skin models for healing and reconstruction.
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this study, researchers successfully constructed a high-precision three-dimensional model of human skin dermis, revealing a detailed analysis of dermal porosity and pore diameter distribution, which can aid the development of biomimetic tissue-engineered skin.
January 2025 in “Humanities science current issues” Proper training is crucial for safe and effective hair extensions.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study demonstrated that decellularization of rat lungs effectively removed cellular material while preserving the 3D extracellular matrix, which may aid future human lung tissue engineering.
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May 2019 in “Biomaterials” This study developed a method for generating germ-like tissues called bbHFGs, which efficiently promoted hair follicle formation in mice, potentially advancing hair regenerative medicine applications.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a polyherbal hair conditioner containing Custard Apple, Hibiscus, Fenugreek, Curry Leaves, Aloe vera, and Rose Water, finding it had satisfactory physicochemical properties and no irritation, suggesting it may be a safe and economical alternative to synthetic conditioners.
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January 2011 in “Lecture Notes in Computer Science” This study presented a hair harvesting robot with an advanced end-effector that improves accuracy and efficiency for Follicular Unit Extraction, showing a precision of 0.014 mm.
January 2011 in “Leather Science and Engineering” This study found that rabbit skin histology revealed changes in collagen and elastic fibers after soaking, dehairing, and tanning processes, impacting fiber tightness and fur removal.
August 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In a diabetic rat model, this study found that a novel scaffold loaded with stem cell-conditioned medium primed by specific Chinese herbal compounds significantly reduced early inflammation and accelerated wound healing.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this study, a porous keratin hydrogel derived from wool hair demonstrated strong mechanical properties and supported the growth of various animal cells, indicating potential as a scaffold in tissue engineering.
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March 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrated that while the proposed placebo microneedle stamp design was partially successful in blinding participants with low skin sensitivity, further development of suitable placebo controls is needed.
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December 2020 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” In this study, researchers demonstrated that human hair keratins can self-assemble into stable nanofibrous networks in vitro, which are compatible with human skin cells and useful for regenerative applications.
In a rodent study, a flexible, self-powered triboelectric nanogenerator wound patch combining electrostimulation and photothermal effects was found to efficiently accelerate wound healing and hair follicle regeneration.
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August 2015 in “PubMed” This study discovered previously unknown structures in human hair shafts that may stabilize hair structurally and physicochemically.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Review” This study highlights the potential benefits of herbal soaps and shampoo bars as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional cosmetics, noting their antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties as well as sustainability advantages such as reduced plastic use and avoidance of synthetic chemicals.
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March 2006 in “The FASEB journal” This study found that keratin scaffolds derived from human hair promoted excellent cell viability and showed minimal inflammatory response and vascular integration when tested in in vitro and in vivo settings.
This study developed a directional pressure-pump hydrogel delivery platform that enhances wound healing in diabetic mechanically dynamic wounds by targeting antibacterial agents and nanozymes directly to the lesion site, disrupting biofilms, mitigating tissue damage, and supporting proper skin closure and vascular remodeling in animal models.
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July 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” This study explores the transformative role of tissue engineering in cosmetics, highlighting innovations like lab-grown skin and personalized grafts that enhance product efficacy, offer ethical alternatives to animal testing, and address aesthetic issues such as scarring and aging.