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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Cholesterol-modified siRNAs targeting certain genes increased hair growth in mice.
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The new minoxidil gel reduces runoff and improves eyebrow hair growth.
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July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists created a new 3D skin model from cells of plucked hairs that works like real skin and is easier to get.
The skin is a complex barrier for drug penetration, but understanding its structure and interactions can improve drug delivery methods.
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