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January 2009 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” A certain surfactant sticks to human hair, making it change from water-repelling to water-attracting, which could help in hair conditioning.
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November 2020 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.
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November 2012 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair diseases can have psychological effects and should be treated with a combination of psychosomatic care, therapy, and medication.
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November 2014 in “PLOS Computational Biology” The study concluded that hair growth in mice is regulated by a stable interaction between skin cell types, and disrupting this can cause hair loss.
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The LGBT-focused curriculum improved dermatology residents' confidence in treating LGBT patients.
Optical Coherence Tomography has potential in diagnosing hair loss and monitoring blood clotting, and could be improved for deeper tissue observation and better hair loss understanding.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
April 2005 in “AORN Journal” The book is a detailed guide on dermatologic surgery techniques, recommended for both new and experienced doctors.
The skin is a complex barrier for drug penetration, but understanding its structure and interactions can improve drug delivery methods.
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March 2011 in “Journal of controlled release” New micelle solutions greatly improve skin delivery of certain antifungal drugs.
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March 2020 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
53 citations,
December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have more body hair, acne, and skin darkening, and these signs are linked to metabolic issues like insulin resistance and high cholesterol.
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December 2019 in “Biomaterials” Scientists have created a new hair loss treatment using ultrasound to deliver gene-editing particles, which resulted in up to 90% hair regrowth in mice.
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January 2020 in “Theranostics” Injecting a special gel with human protein particles can help hair grow.
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July 2015 in “Cosmetics” Nanotechnology improves hair care products by enhancing ingredient stability, targeting treatment, and reducing side effects, but more research on its toxicity is needed.
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June 2009 in “Nanomedicine” Fullerene nanomaterials help hair grow faster and increase hair follicles.
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November 2019 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles with enhancer effectively promote hair growth and increase hair density.
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December 2016 in “PloS one” A specific protein in chicken embryos links early skin layers to feather development.
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October 2011 in “PloS one” Certain molecules in hair change with age and could be used for cosmetic treatments.
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July 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in rats.
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October 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanotechnology is improving drug delivery and targeting, with promising applications in cancer treatment, gene therapy, and cosmetics, but challenges remain in ensuring precise delivery and safety.
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January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The new automatic tool accurately measures hair thickness and is reliable.
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May 2015 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice” Horse skin diseases are complex to manage and often require a biopsy for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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January 2012 in “Journal of metabolic syndrome” The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.
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June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Activating β-catenin in mammary cells leads to changes that cause early-stage abnormal growths similar to skin structures.