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September 2021 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” In this preliminary study, topical treatment with oxygen-carrying micro/nanobubbles hastened the healing of full-thickness burn wounds in a rodent model, compared to saline-treated controls.
January 2010 in “USFEU Scientific Library (Ural State Forest Engineering University)” This study developed a grooved microneedle platform enabling precise transdermal delivery of triamcinolone acetonide for alopecia areata, achieving accurate dosing by controlling groove position and drug concentration.
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September 2014 in “Menopause” The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
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July 2004 in “Journal of controlled release” In this study, researchers found that in hairy guinea pig skin, minoxidil delivered via 40-nm nanoparticles had higher skin penetration than 130-nm nanoparticles, indicating nanoparticle size affects permeation.
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May 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study reports a novel missense mutation in the HR gene in a 68-year-old Hungarian woman with alopecia universalis and limb deformities, suggesting a need for further research on its role in these conditions.
February 2026 in “Nano Research” In this study, researchers developed a near-infrared-responsive nanoplatform that synergistically enhances chronic wound healing by accelerating mitochondrial restoration and immune modulation, leading to enhanced wound repair and high-quality healing in diabetic rat models.
August 2025 in “Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering” In this study, a needle-free supersonic atomizer delivering Bacopa monnieri extract with hyaluronan was found to enhance hair growth in mice more effectively than the traditional smear method and minoxidil.
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January 1992 in “The Journal of emergency medicine” This case report describes a 20-year-old female who ingested an unknown quantity of minoxidil tablets in an overdose, presenting with cardiovascular symptoms, but her condition stabilized after supportive care.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study found that naringin, a natural flavonoid, significantly improved hair growth in mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, with the 4% concentration showing comparable efficacy to 5% minoxidil, suggesting naringin as a promising alternative for alopecia treatment.
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October 2019 in “International journal of contemporary pediatrics” This case report highlights a 12-year-old boy with twenty nail dystrophy in isolation, emphasizing the need for thorough physical exams to distinguish nail disorders and provide appropriate management and counseling on the condition's benign nature and good prognosis.
March 2018 in “International Pharmacy Acta” This study concluded that niosomes could effectively serve as stable carriers for topical aminexil delivery, showing promising stability and a slow, biphasic release profile in laboratory settings.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that using gadolinium-based contrast agents during MRI can be linked to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in patients with severe kidney disease.
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January 2020 in “Research” This review discusses the design, properties, and potential applications of smart microneedles, with no new clinical results presented.
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April 2020 in “Journal of advanced Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study investigated the use of methylene blue in a niosomal hydrogel for photodynamic treatment of acne and found that it led to significant improvement in inflammation compared to IPL treatment.
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February 2006 in “Genomics” A new genetic mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin wrinkling.
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February 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a rare autoimmune disorder had a blister on her eye and unique immune reaction, which was effectively treated with medication.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that Pinus massoniana needles extract may promote hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, potentially by reducing oxidative stress and affecting immune, metabolic, and apoptosis-related pathways.
September 2023 in “Nature communications” This study found that VE-cadherin and Alk1, traditionally linked to vascular functions, also play crucial roles in maintaining nerve homeostasis in mice during hair growth cycles by modulating certain cell populations.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article describes two cases of plica neuropathica, a rare hair condition involving severe matting, and discusses possible contributing factors and diagnosis methods while reporting no new scientific results.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes a 6-year-old girl diagnosed with monilethrix, experiencing hair fragility and loss after a fever, and showing improvement in hair density following treatment, despite persistent symptoms.
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March 2016 in “Mechanisms of Development” This study found that BNC2 is critical for hair follicle regeneration and other developmental processes, as Bnc2−/− mice exhibit incomplete hair follicle development and developmental defects, and BNC1 cannot substitute for BNC2.
In this study, hair follicle neural crest stem cell-derived exosomes, especially those overexpressing miR-214-3p, significantly promoted axon extension and nerve regeneration in both in vitro and in vivo models, suggesting a promising therapeutic strategy for peripheral nerve injuries.
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March 2015 This study reports the first detection of electromagnetic forces from human hairs, evidenced by the aggregation of iron nanoparticles around hair follicles.
14 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a gene mutation responsible for a rare hair loss condition.
This study in adult mice found that somatosensory axons innervating Merkel cells in the skin are highly plastic, with significant remodeling in response to epithelial turnover, and that Merkel cells play a role in limiting axonal branching and promoting their maturation.
November 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that in androgenetic alopecia mice, MNX@Arg-CLAVs, a novel nanovesicle platform containing minoxidil and conjugated linoleic acid, enhanced hair regeneration and reduced hair follicle aging more effectively and with less irritation compared to traditional minoxidil tincture.
In this study, highly dynamic remodeling was observed in mouse somatosensory axons and Merkel cells, indicating that epithelial-neural interactions help maintain homeostatic remodeling, with additional intrinsic neural mechanisms contributing to axonal plasticity.
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December 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This case report documents a rare presentation of congenital milia en plaque on the scalp of a five-year-old boy, with blaschkoid extension to the nuchal area, highlighting its uncommon location and onset.
June 2026 in “Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine” This study explored nanoemulsions of minoxidil, revealing that a 5% minoxidil nanoemulsion improved hair growth and follicle count in animal studies compared to commercial minoxidil solutions, even without significant differences in permeation rates.
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January 2000 in “Developmental dynamics” This study found that Notch-related genes, including Notch1 and Notch2, and their ligands and regulators, have distinct patterns of expression during mouse hair vibrissa follicle development and the adult hair cycle.