research A Review of Keratin-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.
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450-480 / 1000+ resultsresearch Cutaneous Permeation And Penetration Of Sunscreens: Formulation Strategies And In Vitro Methods
Effective sunscreen formulations can reduce skin absorption and enhance protection.
research Synthesis and Validation of Functional Nanogels as pH-Sensors in the Hair Follicle
Scientists created tiny pH-sensing gels that can safely measure the pH levels inside hair follicles.
research Non-Viral Delivery of the CRISPR/Cas System: DNA Versus RNA Versus RNP
RNA delivery is best for in-body use, while RNP delivery is good for outside-body use. Both methods are expected to greatly impact future treatments.
research Volatile Organic Compounds: A Proinflammatory Activator in Autoimmune Diseases
Volatile organic compounds can cause inflammation and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases.
research Increasing the Percutaneous Absorption and Follicular Penetration of Retinal by Topical Application of Proretinal Nanoparticles
Proretinal nanoparticles improve skin absorption and reduce irritation of topical retinoids.
research PEO-b-PCL Grafted Niosomes: The Cooperativity of Amphiphilic Components and Their Properties In Vitro and In Vivo
The new drug delivery systems made with surfactants and block polymers are stable and not toxic.
research Particle Size Effect of Curcumin Nanocrystals on Transdermal and Transfollicular Penetration by Hyaluronic Acid-Dissolving Microneedle Delivery
Smaller curcumin nanocrystals penetrate skin and hair follicles better than larger ones.
research Physicochemical Characterization of Finasteride Nanosystem for Enhanced Topical Delivery
Chitosan-decorated finasteride nanosystems improve skin retention and could be a better treatment for hair loss.
research The Binding of Small Molecules and Polymers to Keratin and Their Effects on the Physicochemical and Surface Properties of Hair Fibers
Certain small molecules and polymers can change hair's physical properties and how it feels by affecting the bonds within the hair.
research Plasma-Polymerized Antibacterial Coating of Ovine Tendon Collagen Type I Crosslinked with Genipin and Dehydrothermal-Crosslinked as a Cutaneous Substitute for Wound Healing
The GNP crosslinked scaffold with antibacterial coating is effective for rapid wound healing and infection prevention.
research Polyphenol-Mediated Biomimetic Mineralization of Sacrificial Metal-Organic Framework Nanoparticles for Wound Healing
New wound healing method using nanoparticles in a gel speeds up healing and reduces infection and inflammation.
research Functionalized Biomatrix for Wound Healing and Cutaneous Regeneration: Future Impactful Medical Products in Clinical Translation and Precision Medicine
The document concludes that more research is needed on making and understanding biomaterial scaffolds for wound healing.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Topical Delivery of Tofacitinib in Dermatology: The Promise of a Novel Therapeutic Class Using Biodegradable Dendritic Polyglycerol Sulfates
A new carrier improves skin delivery of tofacitinib for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
research Exosomes: A Promising Strategy for Repair, Regeneration and Treatment of Skin Disorders
Exosomes could be a promising way to help repair skin and treat skin disorders.
research Experimental Methods
Human hair's structure and properties were studied using advanced microscopes and mechanical tests.
research An Insight Into Biodegradable Polymers and Their Biomedical Applications for Wound Healing
Biodegradable polymers help wounds heal faster.
research Antioxidant Properties of Platycladus Orientalis Flavonoids for Treating UV-Induced Damage in Androgenetic Alopecia Hair
Platycladus orientalis flavonoids protect balding hair from UV damage and slow hair color change.
research 26SCS-Loaded SilMA/Col Composite Sponge with Well-Arranged Layers Promotes Angiogenesis-Based Diabetic Wound Repair by Mediating Macrophage Inflammatory Response
The composite sponge helps heal diabetic wounds by reducing inflammation and promoting new blood vessel growth.
research Recent Advances in Microneedling-Assisted Cosmetic Applications
Microneedling improves skin and hair conditions by enhancing treatment absorption and stimulating growth factors.
research Human Hair Keratin Responds to Oxidative Stress via Reactive Sulfur and Supersulfides
Human hair strength and health are linked to sulfur compounds that can be reduced by stress but improved with sulfur supplements.
research Polymeric Nanohydrogel in Topical Drug Delivery System
Polymeric nanohydrogels show potential for skin drug delivery but have concerns like toxicity and regulatory hurdles.
research Temperature-Sensitive Hydrogel Releasing Pectolinarin Facilitate Scarless Wound Healing
A hydrogel releasing pectolinarin speeds up wound healing and reduces scarring.
research Using Proteomics to Compare the Molecular Structures of Sulfide and Permeate-Depilated Sheepskins
The conclusion is that using bovine milk permeate to remove wool from sheepskins is eco-friendly and results in smoother, higher quality leather compared to traditional sulfide methods.
research Spatiotemporal Expression Characterization of KRTAP6 Family Genes and Its Effect on Wool Traits
KRTAP6 genes affect wool quality in sheep.
research Formulation and Evaluation of Minoxidil Loaded Submicron Emulsion Based Topical Gel for Treatment of Alopecia
The minoxidil gel could be a better treatment for hair loss than traditional forms.
research Chitosan and Its Amphiphilic Derivative Nanoparticles Loaded with Minoxidil for Induction of Hair Growth: In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation
Chitosan nanoparticles loaded with Minoxidil were effective for hair growth but released the drug more slowly than the amphiphilic derivative.
research Tracing Immune Cells Around Biomaterials With Spatial Anchors During Large-Scale Wound Regeneration
Immune cells are essential for skin regeneration using biomaterial scaffolds.
research Follicle-Targeted Delivery of Betamethasone and Minoxidil Co-Entrapped in Polymeric and Lipid Nanoparticles for Topical Alopecia Areata Treatment
Tiny particles improved delivery of hair loss treatments to hair follicles, with lipid-based particles performing best.