February 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” In this study, researchers developed a microfluidic-assisted technology to create dual-layer microspheres containing mesenchymal and epidermal cells, which efficiently induced hair follicle regeneration in mice, suggesting potential improvements for hair regeneration treatments in conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
March 2025 in “Regenerative Therapy” This study suggests that SACM may enhance hair growth more effectively than non-treated ACM, highlighting the potential of S. maxima as a promising agent for use in pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical industries.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed and tested an eco-friendly herbal hair gel containing extracts from curry leaf, flaxseed, and Aloe vera, finding that formulation F9 excelled in viscosity, spreadability, extrudability, antifungal activity, and stability, making it a promising sustainable alternative to synthetic hair gels.
May 2026 in “İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi” In this study, researchers successfully developed a 3D printed alginate-gelatin composite hydrogel scaffold characterized by high porosity and potential applications in drug delivery and screening, particularly for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
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August 2023 in “Marine drugs” In this study, fish-derived collagen hydrolysate from tilapia scales improved hair growth and skin health in both cellular and mouse models, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation while enhancing hair quality and promoting beneficial gene expression.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This research investigated aqueous alginate-based hydrogels for delivering minoxidil and reported that using hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) with molar substitution 0.65 significantly enhanced minoxidil's solubility and skin permeability without damaging the epidermis, suggesting potential as an alternative to commercial minoxidil solutions.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a 0.5% cationic guar gum and 0.5% anionic surfactant formulation formed stable coacervates with improved adhesion and coverage on damaged hair, suggesting it may enhance the effectiveness of hair conditioning products compared to other ratios.
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.
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April 2019 in “The Plant Journal” This study found that CNGC 6, CNGC 9, and CNGC 14 are crucial for maintaining calcium oscillations necessary for normal root hair growth in plants, with mutations leading to defects like swelling and bursting.
February 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” This study found that a novel nano-engineered platform, PCA, significantly promoted hair regeneration in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model by enhancing angiogenesis and hair follicle stem cell proliferation, showing promise for future hair regrowth treatments.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers developed a new sodium alginate/chitosan/Zn2+ hydrogel that showed improved physical properties, antibacterial activity, and biocompatibility, and demonstrated enhanced wound healing and skin regeneration in an in vitro model.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that chitosan nanoparticles containing Cordyceps militaris effectively reduced lung damage in mice exposed to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) by decreasing oxidative stress and preserving lung barrier integrity, suggesting potential as a therapeutic candidate for PM2.5-induced lung diseases.
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July 2017 in “Microbial Cell Factories” This study found that supplementing soybean oil significantly increased the production of the cyclosporine A derivative [(4'-OH)MeLeu]4-CsA by 55.6%, offering potential enhancements for its clinical application.
September 2026 in “Advanced Materials Technologies” In a mouse model study, researchers developed a methacrylated hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel microneedle patch co-loaded with finasteride and a carbon monoxide-releasing molecule for androgenetic alopecia, which showed better hair regrowth and safety compared to traditional treatments, offering an innovative approach with minimized systemic side effects.
February 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, microneedle-assisted delivery of polyglutamate significantly improved hair parameters, scalp symptoms, and quality of life in androgenetic alopecia patients, with no serious adverse reactions reported.
October 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In a study on wound healing, researchers described injectable POEGMA‐DA hydrogels as a promising non-toxic alternative to traditional wound closure methods, showing effective tissue adhesion and enhanced regeneration of skin structures in a mouse model without significant inflammation.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review outlines how combining biomembrane-based nanostructures and microstructures with hydrogels can enhance strategies for chronic wound healing, by utilizing the unique properties of both to address metabolic disturbances and severe symptoms in wound care.
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October 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that the MXD/HP-β-CD GEL formulation promoted greater hair growth and improved gene expression related to hair growth in male rats compared to MXD solution or control groups.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Sciences” The study on androgenetic alopecia reported that microneedling with concentrated growth factor significantly improved hair regrowth in patients over two years, without age influencing the outcome, and recorded no significant adverse reactions.
January 2022 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study found that a polyherbal gel made from guava leaves, amla, and aloe is effective against candidiasis on the skin, with additional benefits of nourishing hair and preventing premature graying.
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December 2016 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that N-acetyl-glucosamine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers showed promise for skin lightening in healthy volunteers by reducing melanin distribution.
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January 2019 in “IRAQI JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES” In this study, researchers found that silica nanoparticles synthesized using cold plasma showed a higher biofilm inhibition effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli compared to those made with a magnetic stirrer.
March 2014 in “한국유기농업학회지” In this study, Hypochoeris radicata L. showed increased growth and colony formation when cut, and its extracts inhibited seed germination and growth in other plants while demonstrating varying antifungal activity.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PLGA nanospheres in cosmetics improve skin and hair treatment effectiveness.
November 2015 in “Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society” This study established a stable cell line for CRF1 receptor screening, which can be used to develop functional cosmetics and modulators potentially affecting hair re-growth.
This study found that applying an ethanol extract of Prasiola japonica improved hair regrowth, length, and follicular density in testosterone-induced hair loss conditions in mice, while also promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation and reducing dihydrotestosterone production, though effects were less pronounced than those of minoxidil.
January 1980 in “Lluc: revista de cultura i d'idees” This study found that Agaricus bisporus-derived β-Glucan particles showed potential as an anticancer, antimicrobial, and antioxidant agent, inducing apoptosis and disrupting mitochondrial membrane potential in cervical cancer HeLa cells.
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June 2023 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” This study found that the Qing Cuo Formula significantly reduced serum androgen and inflammatory cytokine levels in hamsters with damp-heat acne and identified potential molecular mechanisms and active compounds involved.
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November 2013 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology (Print)” This study suggests that Ecklonia cava, particularly its component dioxinodehydroeckol, may promote hair growth by enhancing dermal papilla and outer root sheath cell activity in culture and mice models.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported significant improvements in hair density and growth ratio in androgenetic alopecia patients receiving concentrated growth factor injections, with benefits sustained for 6 months.