June 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” In diabetic mice, this study reported that the multifunctional hydrogel CPGel achieved complete wound closure in 21 days, showing promise in improving chronic wound healing through antibacterial, antioxidative, and tissue regeneration properties.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition” This study explored the development of GelMet, an electrospun hybrid nanofiber scaffold made from gelatin and PEG methacrylate, which demonstrated strong mechanical properties and effectively supported cell growth in vitro, suggesting its potential for skin tissue engineering applications.
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July 2019 in “Farmatsevtychnyĭ zhurnal” This study developed an optimal gel-mask composition with nettle juice intended for treating telogen effluvium, determining the ideal concentrations for antioxidants and preservatives through extensive rheological and microbiological testing.
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July 2021 in “International Wound Journal” In this study, a novel biofilm-dispersing wound gel did not interfere with healing and may enhance it by reducing inflammation in murine models with full-thickness skin wounds.
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January 2019 This article discusses various treatments for alopecia, including allopathic, homeopathic, and Ayurvedic methods, as well as the traditional use of certain herbs, but reports no new clinical results.
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July 2019 in “International journal of scientific research in science and technology” This study found that a herbal gel containing fenugreek seed extract significantly promoted hair growth on mice after 30 days of topical application.
July 2023 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” This study explored a cell-free therapy with mesenchymal stem cell paracrine proteins and PEG hydrogels for deep burn treatment and found that the combination significantly enhanced wound healing, reduced scar formation, and promoted skin appendage regeneration in a rabbit model.
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December 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photocrosslinkable biomaterials can improve wound healing by controlling mechanical environments.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study developed keratin-based hydrogels with improved water solubility and tunable properties, demonstrating excellent cytocompatibility, suggesting potential for biomedical applications.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” In an animal study with a skin defect model, this research reported that curcumin-loaded hydrogels made from recombinant humanized collagen and an eco-friendly crosslinker enhanced wound repair by promoting angiogenesis, granulation tissue formation, and hair follicle neogenesis, while providing antioxidant benefits.
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August 2023 in “Materials” This review highlights that synthetic biodegradable polymers like PVA, PCL, PLA, PLGA, PU, and PEO/PEG can address the limitations of natural polymers in wound healing, offering improved mechanical properties and slower degradation, thereby enhancing their application as wound dressings.
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.
In this study, Sox13 was identified as a novel marker for early hair follicle development and differentiation in mice, though it appears to be dispensable for overall epidermal and adnexal development.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” This study found that gelatin microspheres delivering adipose-derived stem cells significantly accelerated diabetic wound healing in rats, suggesting a promising approach for enhancing cell-based therapies.
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December 2010 in “Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry” This study found that forming solid dispersions and inclusion complexes of finasteride significantly increased its solubility compared to its pure form.
November 2021 in “International journal of life science and pharma research” This study reported that a solid lipid nanoparticle-based gel formulation, specifically optimized for psoriasis, improved drug loading capacity and release properties using high-pressure homogenization, suggesting its potential efficacy as a topical treatment.
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September 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” This review discusses recent advances in using nanocarrier-loaded gels for various medical applications and reports no new clinical results, highlighting potential advantages in therapeutic strategies.
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December 2023 in “Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Science” In this study, researchers found that a nanoparticle gel derived from Astragalus polysaccharides improved wound healing significantly more than a Gold-Silver nanocomposite gel and untreated controls, with better wound closure observed by the 15th day.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This study evaluated herbal hair gels made with extracts of flax seed and curry leaves, finding that the formulations offered good texture, stability, and sensory appeal while promoting healthy hair and scalp without irritation, making them suitable for regular use.
June 2024 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study aimed to formulate and evaluate a herbal hair gel using flax seed and aloe vera for promoting hair development and combating dandruff, finding that one formulation maintained long-term stability and antifungal efficacy.
June 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study found that a green tea extract gel was stable across various temperatures, did not cause eye irritation, and significantly increased eyelash growth compared to a placebo after two months of use in human volunteers.
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July 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” This study suggests that adjusting the ratios of keratin-associated proteins to keratin intermediate filaments can create keratin/chitosan hydrogels with more consistent gel properties for tissue engineering.
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May 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that a dutasteride tablet formulation using cyclodextrin complex, solubilizing polymer, and surfactant achieved similar bioavailability in beagle dogs to that of a commercial capsule.
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January 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This study found that Na CMC hydrogel loaded with PEG-coated silver nanoparticles demonstrated superior antibacterial and wound-healing efficacy compared to commercial silver sulfadiazine cream in a wound-healing model.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Drug Delivery” In this study, PEG and keratin scaffolds selectively influenced protein release rates based on charge and size, suggesting their potential for targeted delivery of protein therapeutics.
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August 2007 in “Biomaterials” This review discusses advancements in artificial skin for wound treatment and reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the potential of new biomaterials to enhance future skin replacement therapies.
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December 2012 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This study suggests that finasteride-loaded liquid crystalline nanoparticles could be a viable alternative to oral administration for treating androgenetic alopecia due to their controlled release and skin permeation properties.
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December 2017 in “Molecular therapy” This study found that enzyme replacement therapy in mice with a severe form of classical homocystinuria improved metabolic patterns and alleviated many clinical symptoms.
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November 2020 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study found that PEGylation of nanoparticles enhances their penetration into hair follicles, with higher molecular weight PEG resulting in deeper follicular delivery.
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” This review discusses current topical treatments, natural products, and complementary therapies for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results.