5 citations
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August 2023 in “Preprints.org” This review outlines recent advancements in droplet-based microfluidics used with food-grade materials to create delivery systems, emphasizing the design and function of systems like emulsions and microcapsules while discussing challenges related to scaling these processes from lab to industry.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This review highlights the potential of nanotechnology-based formulations in hair care and treatment, emphasizing how these innovative materials can enhance the stability, efficacy, and safety of active compounds while addressing the limitations of conventional formulations.
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October 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that reducing the particle size of Tetrastigma hemsleyanum powders improved both dissolution rates and antioxidant activity, suggesting potential benefits for enhancing hepatoprotective effects.
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” The researchers reported that a 5% Beta vulgaris L. extract nanogel showed better antialopecic activity in testosterone-induced alopecia in mice compared to a 2.5% concentration.
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December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review reports that chitosan-based systems with metal nanoparticles and polyphenols may enhance wound healing by improving the bioavailability and stability of these compounds, suggesting a potential new approach for chronic and diabetic wounds.
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August 2025 in “Seeds” This review examines the potential of Cucurbitaceae seeds, such as those from watermelon, melon, and pumpkin, as sustainable and innovative ingredients in cosmetics, highlighting their rich bioactive composition and benefits for skin and hair, despite challenges like environmental instability and low permeability.
July 2026 in “Antioxidants” This review identifies agri-food by-products as promising sources of antioxidant compounds for cosmeceutical applications, examining their potential for skin, oral, and hair care, while noting the need for further research on safety and clinical efficacy.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights how cyclodextrin-polysaccharide hybrids can advance drug delivery and environmental cleanup by improving the solubility and stability of hydrophobic molecules, serving as promising platforms for biomedical applications and efficient sorbents for wastewater treatment.
This review summarizes the composition, bioactive functions, and potential industrial applications of rice bran polysaccharides, focusing on how extraction methods and modifications impact their biological activities.
December 2025 in “Preprints.org” This study examined dermal papilla cells from hair follicles, finding that gene expression changes linked to wound healing and stem cell activity align with hair follicle regression, which could inform strategies for hair growth and skin rejuvenation.
December 2025 in “Phytomedicine Plus” This review summarizes recent advances in alopecia management, focusing on combining synthetic and herbal therapies with innovative drug delivery systems like nanocarriers to enhance effectiveness and reduce side effects, while noting challenges with skin penetration and bioavailability.
July 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” This review summarizes advancements in biomedical engineering for hair follicle regeneration, highlighting strategies like cell transplantation and tissue engineering to reconstruct hair follicles, and discusses both their technical limitations and potential future innovations in regenerative medicine.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the role of nanocarrier systems, such as nanoemulsions and liposomes, in delivering antioxidants into the skin to counteract oxidative stress, highlighting recent advancements in topical antioxidant therapy through nanotechnology.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review examined the diverse therapeutic potentials of cannabinoids, highlighting their applications in pain, neurological, and cancer treatments, and emphasized the benefits of biodegradable polymers in improving drug delivery; however, further clinical trials are needed to fully explore these potentials.
July 2021 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study described the development and evaluation of a finasteride nanogel for treating androgenetic alopecia, reporting higher cumulative drug release and enhanced spreadability compared to a plain gel, suggesting potential as a treatment option.
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December 2014 in “Stem Cells and Cloning Advances and Applications” This article reviews the potential and current applications of adult oral stem cells in regenerative medicine, highlighting promising animal model results but noting that few human clinical trials have yet been conducted.
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June 2023 in “Molecules” This study focused on developing agarose/fucoidan hydrogels for the encapsulation of pancreatic cells, reporting that these materials supported cell viability and self-organization into pseudo-islets over 7 days, highlighting potential for diabetes treatment applications.
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March 2022 in “Antioxidants” This study found that encapsulating tamarillo polyphenols in cubosome nanoparticles protected them during digestion and enhanced the nutritional and antioxidant properties of yoghurt when used as a delivery system.
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January 2024 in “Current Research in Food Science” This study found that using composite alginate hydrogels containing Aloe vera, CMC, and tragacanth can improve the encapsulation efficiency and protect pumpkin seed protein hydrolysates from degradation during simulated gastrointestinal digestion, potentially increasing their applicability as functional food components.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the increased incidence of hair loss and telogen effluvium among COVID-19 patients and evaluates existing evidence for regenerative treatments like PRP and HFSCs, finding limited published data.
May 2025 in “Health Science Reports” This study reported that applying Serum WS Biotin, a water-soluble form of D-Biotin, daily for 3 months significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair strength in volunteers with moderate to excessive hair shedding, while showing good skin compatibility.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Using one's own blood platelets and fat can improve facial and hair appearance without surgery.
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March 2023 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” This review discusses the potential of CBD for treating skin disorders, the challenges of its topical administration, and current strategies to improve its application, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2020 in “한국공업화학회 연구논문 초록집” This study found that microencapsulated dermal papilla cells in hyaluronic acid/collagen hydrogel retained their ability to initiate hair follicle regeneration, suggesting potential for alopecia treatment.
March 2006 in “Chinese journal of plastic surgery” This study found that microencapsulated dermal papilla cells implanted into mice ears led to the successful regeneration of hair follicles, with APA microencapsulations of 400µm diameter allowing effective nutrient exchange.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Food Processing and Preservation” This study found that adding microcapsulated pumpkin seed protein hydrolysate to aloe vera drinks improved antioxidant activity, taste, and shelf life, with chitosan-alginate microcapsules effectively inhibiting microbial growth during 30 days of refrigerated storage.
8 citations
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May 2023 in “PubMed” This review discusses emerging drug delivery technologies and formulations for acne and rosacea, noting that microencapsulation enables combining benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin to enhance tolerability and prevention of oxidation.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” In this study, nanocapsule-based preparations containing hinokitiol promoted hair growth in mice comparably to Minoxidil solution, as indicated by photographic and histological analysis.
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August 2016 in “Journal of microencapsulation” This study suggests that a hair lotion containing methyl myristate loaded in cationic niosomes may effectively accelerate pigmentation in aged C57BL/6 mice compared to free methyl myristate.
February 2023 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study developed a stable lyophilized finasteride nanosystem for topical delivery and found that it was stable for 90 days and that formulations with 15% trehalose showed favorable characteristics for potential use in treating androgenic alopecia.