This study developed a hat-shaped device with wearable sensors to estimate scalp moisture content using machine learning, demonstrating that it can provide accurate measurements comparable to professional scalp analyzers without the need for high-cost equipment.
138 citations
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May 2000 in “Maturitas” This review discusses the effects of estrogen on skin and reports no new clinical results; it highlights estrogen's potential benefits on skin thickness, collagen quality, and hair follicle life cycle.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review highlights that hair's chemical bonds, particularly disulfide bonds, are not homogeneous, as previously thought, but instead vary in response to different cosmetic treatments, suggesting a need for further exploration of ionic bonds and hydrophobic interactions.
16 citations
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights how natural compounds can enhance wound healing by influencing fibroblast behavior and discusses innovative biomimetic engineering and delivery methods. This source emphasizes combining traditional and modern approaches for effective and scar-free healing, while noting challenges in clinical translation.
13 citations
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June 2014 in “Experimental Mechanics”
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January 2022 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This study observed shifts in dermatological disease frequencies amid early COVID-19 pandemic lifestyle changes, noting significant increases in urticaria, drug eruptions, and alopecia areata, while bacterial and fungal infections decreased.
19 citations
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December 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that Muse cells, when injected subcutaneously, alleviated symptoms of atopic dermatitis in mice, suggesting potential for treating inflammatory skin conditions.
December 2020 in “Han-guk byuti gyeong-yeong hakoeji” This study found that weight control efforts among people in their 20s and 30s were associated with decreased skin moisture, elasticity, and increased hair loss and thinning.
This study observed that weight control efforts in people in their 20s and 30s led to decreased moisture, elasticity, and increased hair loss and thinning, impacting skin and scalp health.
78 citations
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February 2024 in “ACS Omega” This study developed a bilayer material combining poly(vinyl alcohol) and bacterial cellulose with a gelatin-poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel, showing strong potential as a wound dressing due to its good antibacterial properties, cell viability, and sustained drug release.
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 2025 in “Cosmoderma” This study highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated stress-related dermatological issues like acne and hair loss by affecting skin and hair cycles through stress hormones, emphasizing the need for comprehensive psychoneuroendocrine-informed approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
April 2025 in “BMC Chemistry” This study developed an organic hair conditioner using chitosan-thiadiazole conjugates that showed improved hair detangling, moisture retention, and protection without causing irritation, promising an environmentally sustainable approach to hair care.
26 citations
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October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the potential benefits and biological activities of MSC secretome for various skin applications, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review explores the potential of multifunctional bioscaffolds in skin tissue engineering, highlighting their successful biological performance in vitro and in vivo animal models, while also identifying the demand for technological advancements to improve wound healing applications in clinical settings.
9 citations
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May 2014 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study suggests that combining GliSODin(®) Skin Nutrients with tazarotene cream significantly benefits facial fine wrinkles, photodamage, moisture, and elasticity compared to tazarotene alone.
April 2026 in “Cosmetics” In this review, several studies on Astragalus species, particularly Astragalus membranaceus, highlight their skin rejuvenating, photoprotective, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, though the authors note limitations due to reliance on non-human studies and short trial durations.
This study used molecular dynamics simulations to illustrate the complex molecular behavior of the hair surface F-layer, highlighting how fatty acids interact with 18-MEA under different conditions.
48 citations
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August 2018 in “Nature Communications” This study found that JunB, a transcription factor, is crucial for maintaining epidermal-pilosebaceous stem cell homeostasis by regulating progenitor cell behavior and preventing sebaceous gland dysfunction.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “Applied sciences” This study investigated various proteins as eco-friendly hair perming agents for Asian hair and found that bovine serum albumin and keratin achieved perming results comparable to commercial products, while also increasing hair moisture, indicating a protective effect during heat styling.
In this study, researchers developed a method using stencils to create controlled stiffness gradients in alginate hydrogels, revealing that stiffer regions within the gels promote deeper invasion by breast cancer cells, facilitating the study of mechanosensitive cellular behaviors.
October 2023 in “Cognizance journal” This study explores using agent-based modeling and nutrition science to predict and treat oral and dental diseases as alternatives to traditional incarceration for managing criminal behavior, but results are not reported.
2 citations
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November 2008 in “Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research” This study found that the presence of benzeneseleninic acid in commercial anhydride samples lowered the reaction rate during the oxidation of a finasteride intermediate compared to pure anhydride.
January 2024 in “Toxicologic Pathology” This review outlines the structure and functions of the skin, emphasizing its role as a physical and immune barrier, its moisture regulation, the influence of its microbiome, and the supportive functions of its layers and adnexa.
August 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review reports that biopolymer-based hydrogels show promise as wound dressings due to their biocompatibility, moisture retention, and ability to mimic the extracellular matrix, though challenges in mass production, safety, and clinical validation remain.
June 2018 in “International journal of trend in scientific research and development” This review discusses the formulations, mechanisms, and physiological aspects of hair cosmetics and types, but reports no new results, suggesting a foundation for future hair research.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “PeerJ” This study observed that high levels of immunoreactive cortisol in the tail hair of captive Asian elephants were often associated with stressful or distinct behavioral events, suggesting its potential for reconstructing their physiological history.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review highlights the benefits and controversies of silicones in hair care, emphasizing their ability to improve hair texture and moisture retention while addressing environmental concerns and product buildup.
January 2026 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” In this study, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis extract was used to formulate and evaluate herbal cosmetic creams for their antioxidant properties, stability, and effectiveness. The formulations demonstrated strong antioxidant potential, stability under various conditions, and favorable cosmetic qualities, suggesting HRS as a beneficial ingredient in skincare products.
January 2026 in “Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research” This study found that formulations containing pequi and buriti oils improved texture properties and significantly increased gloss in curly hair, with pequi oil also significantly enhancing tensile strength.