January 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” In this study, a new pH-responsive hydrogel composed of polyvinyl alcohol and boric acid was found to release salvianolic acid B effectively, reducing excessive scar formation and enhancing tissue regeneration during early-stage wound healing.
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March 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed microparticle-embedded gas-propelled microneedles that showed higher drug loading and transdermal delivery efficiency compared to traditional microneedles.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PLGA nanospheres in cosmetics improve skin and hair treatment effectiveness.
In this study, the researchers developed a biomimetic multilayer composite scaffold combining a decellularized amniotic membrane, fibroblast-laden collagen gel, and epidermal stem cells, which healed full-thickness skin wounds more quickly and effectively by regenerating hair follicles without scarring compared to Moropicin ointment.
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January 2017 in “Science” In this study, researchers used iron ion coordination to successfully create a molecular knot with three organic ligand strands and eight crossings.
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May 2023 in “Science Advances” In this study, the researchers developed a living microecological hydrogel containing Chlorella and Bacillus subtilis that showed potential in promoting the healing of infected diabetic wounds by providing continuous oxygen delivery and anti-infective properties.
April 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review discusses the potential benefits of using natural permeation enhancers to improve transdermal drug penetration in formulations like emulgel, a promising topical delivery system for hydrophobic drugs.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” In this study, researchers developed an injectable silk fibroin-based hydrogel that enhances wound healing by protecting against oxidative stress and promoting tissue repair, outperforming commercial wound dressing Tegaderm™ in animal models.
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October 2003 in “Journal of applied polymer science” This study found that chemically modifying hair with 2-iminothiorane hydrochloride improved the permanence of hair setting without damaging the hair by increasing disulfide bonds.
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May 2013 in “PubMed” This study found that glycylglycine treatment improved hair softness by enhancing hair alignment and altering internal fiber properties among Japanese women with typically coarse hair.
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September 2013 in “BMC Biophysics” This study developed a model showing that keratin elasticity in skin may be influenced by electrostatic and bridging interactions between keratin filaments, contingent on the balance of charges in the surrounding medium.
July 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study describes a multifunctional hydrogel system designed to treat androgenetic alopecia by integrating nanozymes for reactive oxygen species clearance and melanin nano photothermal agents to enhance hair follicle health, suggesting potential for multi-target precision therapy and improved hair growth.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, gelatin-coated transferosomes were developed to deliver tofacitinib specifically to hair follicles, resulting in 80% hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients with recalcitrant lesions after 12 weeks of treatment.
January 2006 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” This study found that a new hybrid polymer containing hydrolyzed protein and silicone effectively improved moisture feel and prevented discoloration in dyed hair, particularly benefiting damaged hair.
April 2026 in “JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” In this study, the researchers successfully developed a Spanlastic gel containing EGCG for transdermal application, significantly increasing EGCG skin permeability with optimal entrapment efficiency, zeta potential, and vesicle size.
July 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a new hybrid polymer made from hydrolyzed protein, alkyl chain, and silicone helped prevent discoloration and improve moisture feel and manageability in dyed and damaged hair.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study concluded that a herbal gel made from the hydroalcoholic extract of Zingiber officinale may improve hair growth, showing efficacy comparable to minoxidil in terms of hair strand length.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study reported that newly developed minoxidil Pickering emulsion gels, designed using cellulose stabilizers, showed promising results for promoting hair regrowth and targeting hair follicles by enhancing the delivery and stabilization properties of the formulation in a hair loss treatment context.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study explored the development of herbal hair gels using natural extracts like flaxseed and guava leaves, targeting the reduction of dandruff and regulation of hair loss through antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, though specific results of efficacy are not reported.
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March 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” This study found that using uniform poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid microspheres to deliver insulin-like growth factor 1 stabilizes the protein and enhances its sustained delivery, supporting stem cell functions comparably to traditional methods, and showing potential for tissue and organ regeneration.
July 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” This study developed a novel hydrogel that improved healing in diabetic infected wounds on mobile sites by controlling infection, inflammation, and mechanical stress, promoting skin regeneration without excess scarring.
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October 2022 in “The Ocular Surface” The study reported that a poly herbal gel containing Lagenaria siceraria, Trichosanthis cucumarina, and Tridax procumbens promoted hair growth in human volunteers, with noticeable effects observed after 90 days.
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February 2025 in “Smart Medicine” In this study, a multifunctional microneedle patch made from silk fibroin-methacryloyl and gelatin methacryloyl was reported to significantly prevent bacterial infection and promote wound healing in vivo due to its antimicrobial silver nanoparticles and VEGF-loaded tips.
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October 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study demonstrated that hyaluronan gel is a promising biomaterial for 3-D in vitro culture of mouse ovarian follicles, supporting the production of fertilizable metaphase II oocytes.
April 2017 in “DR-NTU (Nanyang Technological University)” This study found that adjusting the polymer gel composition can create a more consistent release profile of finasteride with reduced initial burst release, enhancing patient compliance through in situ polymer precipitation.
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January 2018 in “Biomaterials Science” This study observed that dermal papilla cell aggregates showed increased viability and gene expression on softer 3D substrates, indicating the importance of substrate stiffness in cellular behavior.
October 2018 in “Annals of Reviews & Research” This open-access journal publishes innovative research articles across various fields but reports no new clinical results in this summary.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Extracellular Vesicles” This review discusses how using hydrogels as a three-dimensional culture platform for mesenchymal stem cells might affect the production of extracellular vesicles, highlighting challenges in standardization and opportunities to boost EV yield via combined hydrogels and bioreactor methods.
July 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers developed a novel method using ultrasound stimulation and a hydrogel delivery system to enhance the regenerative effects of stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles on severe skin injuries, resulting in improved healing and hair follicle regeneration in a mouse model.