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November 2020 in “Cells” The researchers reported that using a concentrate of conditioned mesenchymal stem cells derived from the placenta accelerated wound healing and regeneration in laboratory animals with severe local radiation injuries.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study synthesized a new organic sunscreen with broad photoprotective properties and demonstrated it to be non-toxic. The resultant cream, containing nanostructured lipid carriers, showed suitable application qualities and achieved a satisfactory SPF value of 16.
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January 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this case series, oral administration of zinc improved or cured hair loss in patients with zinc deficiency-related telogen effluvium.
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November 2019 in “Clinical psychopharmacology and neuroscience/Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience” Valproate can cause both hair loss and curly hair in bipolar disorder patients.
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May 2024 in “Amino Acids” This review identifies cysteine's central role in hair growth and its potential impact on Alopecia Areata's pathogenesis, suggesting examination of cysteine metabolism might clarify the disease's underlying mechanisms and lead to new treatments.
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July 2025 in “Analytical Chemistry” This study reported the development of a workflow that combines SIMS and X-ray elemental mapping techniques for multimodal imaging at the single cell level, successfully applied to visualize elements, metals, and lipids in porcine skin without loss or delocalization.
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March 2023 in “BMC ecology and evolution” This study suggests that some keratin-associated proteins with antecedents found in non-haired animals may have roles beyond hair characteristics, possibly contributing to the evolution of hair follicles.
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October 2000 This report discusses a request for a health hazard evaluation at Equifax in St. Petersburg, Florida concerning potential workplace exposures related to reported employee health issues, particularly hair loss, but provides no new results.
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December 2024 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” This study reports that optimal follicular penetration in nanocarrier-assisted drug delivery for skin diseases occurs with carrier sizes between 300 and 650 nm, while certain traditional medicine practices have shown effectiveness in treating skin conditions.
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January 1987 in “Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica” This study found that subcutaneous injections of certain chelators led to skin and hair depigmentation, increased skin elasticity, and disturbed hair growth in minks, without affecting fur quality.
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June 2023 in “Chemical engineering journal” In this laboratory study, a novel minoxidil-loaded microneedle patch demonstrated potential for treating alopecia areata by promoting slow drug release and reducing application frequency, while exhibiting antibacterial properties to prevent infection during use.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Health Management Review” This study found that the use of high pH chemical agents for hair straightening can cause significant damage to hair, including protein degradation and weakened fiber strength, and may lead to permanent scalp conditions like contact dermatitis and cicatricial alopecia.
February 2026 in “PubMed” This study reported that polysaccharides from Astragalus roots could promote hair regeneration and optimize drug delivery when combined in innovative microneedles, effectively improving hair growth in mice with androgenetic alopecia.
November 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” In this study, researchers developed a DNA/GelMA-based cryogel platform that uses phototherapy to combat MRSA infection and promote scarless wound healing, showing enhanced bactericidal activity, tissue regeneration, and anti-inflammatory effects in vivo, suggesting a promising approach for treating infected skin wounds.
This chapter discusses how nanotechnology, through the use of metal nanoparticles and biocompatible carriers, along with antioxidants like curcumin, quercetin, and resveratrol, offers promising approaches for treating PCOS by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, enhancing insulin sensitivity, and normalizing hormone levels.
July 2025 in “Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology” In this study, researchers found that nanomaterials designed for plastic surgery applications show promising results, including a 95% dynamic wrinkle filling rate and enhanced hair density by 41%; however, challenges like potential long-term safety issues and high production costs must be addressed.
January 2022 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study used advanced optical imaging techniques to investigate nanoparticle and dye penetration in human skin, finding that nanoparticles mainly resided in the stratum corneum and accumulated in skin folds and hair follicles, while highlighting that sunscreen-based nanoparticles appear unlikely to pose safety concerns.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences & Technology” This article reviews various causes and treatments for alopecia, including nutritional deficiencies, stress, and hormonal changes, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2021 in “Journal of Allergy and Therapy” This article reviews the phases of hair growth and differences between androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium but provides no new clinical findings on Electric Follicle Stimulation.
June 2007 in “Emergency medicine news” This article discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of thallium poisoning, with no new clinical results reported; the authors emphasize the importance of early suspicion for effective intervention.
January 2024 in “Current research in toxicology” This review reports that thallium poisoning causes severe neurological damage, with early gastrointestinal symptoms and later neurological dysfunction, and highlights the importance of early diagnosis and Prussian blue as an effective antidote.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” This review highlights the potential of nanotechnology for hair follicle regeneration, focusing on strategies such as hair cycle modulation, progenitor cell stimulation, and wound-induced hair neogenesis, while also discussing regulatory challenges that may affect the development of these innovative approaches.
November 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses nanoparticle-based wound-healing materials, detailing their benefits, limitations, and recent advancements, and emphasizes the need for further understanding to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that keratin-associated proteins related to metallothionein and occludin appear in various animals, suggesting they may have roles beyond hair characteristics and were later adapted for hair production.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter discusses charnolopharmacotherapeutics for various medical conditions and suggests antioxidant-loaded nanoparticles may improve treatment by enhancing central nervous system delivery and inducing charnolophagy.
October 2001 in “WORLD SCIENTIFIC eBooks” This compilation on contact and occupational dermatology in the Asia-Pacific region discusses various allergens and irritants without reporting new clinical findings.
July 2026 in “Regenerative medicine reports .” This study concluded that nanoparticle-based delivery systems may significantly enhance wound healing and tissue regeneration in third-degree burns, though challenges like nanoparticle variability and cytotoxicity remain.
December 2025 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” In this systematic review, researchers found that nanotopical systems like nanoparticles and liposomes significantly improved hair density, thickness, and follicular regeneration markers in alopecia treatment, sometimes surpassing traditional therapies like topical minoxidil, though methodological limitations remain such as insufficient long-term clinical trials.
January 2025 in “Lusophone University Repository” This study investigated the presence and development of anti-aging cosmetics using metallic nanoparticles in the market, finding significant knowledge gaps and safety concerns that have led to recent EU regulations set to restrict their use until conclusive safety studies are presented.
February 2024 in “Journal of Health Science and Medical Therapy” This review discusses the role of ADAM 17 in gynecological disorders, particularly PCOS, and suggests its potential for therapeutic intervention, but reports no new clinical results.