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January 2023 in “Chemical Science” Inorganic-based biomaterials can quickly stop bleeding and help wounds heal, but they may cause issues like sharp ion release and pH changes.
12 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of bioactive and compatible polymers” Keratin hydrogel from human hair is a promising biocompatible material for soft tissue fillers.
11 citations
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April 2023 in “BioMed Research International” Microbial biosurfactants could be a safer and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical surfactants in cosmetics.
11 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Non-coding RNAs are important for hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Cosmetics” Mixed-race individuals have hair with varied shapes and more root damage.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in drug discovery” Some small molecule antivirals show promise against COVID-19, but more research is needed to understand and improve them.
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Ro stress hindered ginseng root growth and ginsenoside production, but increased certain hormones and affected gene regulation related to plant growth and stress responses.
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January 2023 in “Skin health and disease” Blocking Janus kinase 1 helps stop inflammation and regrow hair, making it a good treatment for hair loss from alopecia areata.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “Dermatology Reports” Many women in North West Saudi Arabia use herbal and home remedies for hair care, often learning about them through family and media.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” Human hair was used to make biodegradable plastic films that could be useful for packaging and disposable products.
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October 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Cureus” Cetosomal minoxidil alone and with finasteride is effective and well-tolerated for hair loss treatment.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosome treatment for hair growth is promising but not FDA-approved and needs more research on safety and how it works.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.
March 2024 in “Cosmetics” New regenerative techniques show promise for improving skin, healing wounds, and growing hair.
March 2024 in “Carbon” The new sensor can detect a toxic chemical in water with high sensitivity and accuracy.
February 2024 in “Cancers” New treatments targeting androgen receptors show promise for drug-resistant prostate cancer.
November 2023 in “Life” Eriocitrin and silymarin might be effective for hair loss treatment and need more research.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Liposomes show promise for delivering CRISPR for gene editing but face challenges like delivery efficiency and safety concerns.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.
February 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” A new method using Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) in a microneedle can promote hair regrowth more efficiently and is painless, minimally invasive, and affordable.