February 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology” This study examines the role of hair follicle stem cells in epidermal regeneration during skin soft tissue expansion, proposing a potential method for their cellular and molecular regulation.
July 2020 in “CRS 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting” This study found that the newly developed microarray patches for intradermal delivery of finasteride showed high drug content and significantly improved skin deposition compared to existing methods.
February 2021 in “International journal of regenerative medicine” In this study, emulsifying microfragmented adipose tissue increased the number of stromal vascular fraction cells available for regenerative treatments, suggesting the method's potential use in medical facilities.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics” This scoping review explores devices that mechanically process lipoaspirate for cell-based therapies but finds insufficient evidence to determine their clinical effectiveness due to lack of standardization and data variability.
48 citations
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April 2024 in “Nature Communications” This study demonstrated that a mechanical-assisted post-bioprinting strategy significantly increased cell numbers and enhanced regenerative capabilities in hollow hydrogel-based scaffolds for bone defect repair in vivo.
11 citations
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February 2019 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This review explores the complex interrelationships among different properties of natural hair fibers and underscores the need for a holistic taxonomy to improve data interpretation across disciplines, but it reports no new experimental results.
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September 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that heart-inspired hollow hydrogel-based scaffolds enhanced regenerative capability in osteoporotic bone defects and increased cell number when using a mechanical-assisted post-bioprinting strategy.
January 2024 in “Seven Editora eBooks” This paper reviews various techniques for measuring the physical and mechanical properties of human hair fibers, emphasizing their importance in developing effective cosmetic products.
This study identified new geometric and mechanical parameters for curly and kinky/coily hair, which may inform more effective personal care products tailored to these hair types.
October 2021 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study found that applying a cosmetic active ingredient improved the Young's modulus of chemically damaged human hair fibers, suggesting enhanced mechanical properties compared to untreated fibers.
January 2018 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This study found that injections of autologous platelet-rich plasma in patients with pattern hair loss were compared to placebo, but the abstract does not report specific clinical results.
January 2016 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” This research suggests that geometric classification of hair into fewer groups may be more reliable and useful for studying hair characteristics, rather than racial descriptions, especially in medical and forensic applications.
This research concluded that the novel hydrogel PlacMA, derived from human placenta and curable by visible light, shows promise for cell culture and tissue engineering applications due to its tunable properties.
20 citations
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January 2013 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” In a swine model, this study found that a novel micro-coring needle device increased skin thickness and collagen content, suggesting potential as a safer, cost-effective alternative to laser resurfacing for skin rejuvenation.
8 citations
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July 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that the tensile strength of curly hair is influenced by two main components, with springiness (toe region) contributing significantly, unlike in noncurly hair where it is negligible.
May 2024 in “Ultramicroscopy” Atomic Force Microscopy is a more accurate way to assess hair damage and the effect of cosmetic treatments.
7 citations
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May 2024 in “Gels” This study evaluated a new collagen and tannic acid hydrogel in rat liver and heart bleeding models, finding it reduced blood loss and hemostatic time compared to commercial products, with benefits such as enhanced biodegradability and potential for clinical use.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Polymer International” This study found that integrating graphene oxide into a biodegradable composite made from discarded hair keratin enhanced its structural properties, biodegradability, and gas barrier performance, indicating potential use as an eco-friendly packaging material.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed grooved microneedles made from hyaluronic acid for precise transdermal drug delivery, achieving accurate dosage with a high probability of delivery (98% or more) by using an easy-to-operate applicator for shearing force.
34 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This study found that using a hair dryer at 15 cm with continuous motion causes less surface damage to hair compared to natural drying, although higher temperatures increased overall surface damage.
September 2023 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” This study found that using a microfiber towel to dry human hair better preserves hair keratin integrity and wear resistance compared to blow-drying or using a cotton towel, as indicated by stronger alpha-helix structure in FTIR analysis.
61 citations
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April 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” This review article highlights recent advances in microneedle technology for wound healing and tissue regeneration, discussing various cargo types, structural designs, and fabrication methods, and suggesting guidelines for designing microneedle systems tailored to specific applications.
1 citations
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June 2004 in “Sexuality, reproduction & menopause” This review discusses the use of eflornithine cream for managing hirsutism in women and reports promising results from clinical experience but presents no new clinical trials.
February 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” This narrative review outlines the biological costs of hair extensions, such as traction leading to hair loss and scalp issues, and suggests a prevention-focused model involving risk assessment, surveillance, and tiered therapies to minimize alopecia risk and maintain scalp health.
February 2022 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the history and composition of permanent hair waving products for different hair types and reports no new research findings.
January 2011 in “Hispania Judaica bulletin” This study found that mechanical and chemical interactions in skin organoids are crucial for initiating mesenchymal-epithelial interactions necessary for hair follicle regeneration.
13 citations
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April 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a vibrating device during injections can help reduce pain.
December 2025 in “The American Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovations and Research” This study operationalizes a four-step workflow for selecting donor hair for capsule extensions, translating surgical trichology insights into an extension-specific protocol to enhance natural hair optics and biomechanics, suitable for premium extension services.
13 citations
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January 1995 in “Postgraduate medicine” This article outlines common and serious causes of excessive body hair in women, noting that benign conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome are treatable, while dangerous causes require swift medical attention; it reports no new results.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of metabolic syndrome” This review summarizes current knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of hirsutism but provides no new clinical results.