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In a phase 2 trial, researchers tested a topical formulation for alopecia areata and found significant hair regrowth with the treatment, but these improvements did not lead to substantial enhancements in health-related quality of life.

In this phase 2 trial, STS01 1% significantly improved hair regrowth in patients with mild to moderate patchy alopecia areata compared to placebo, with a manageable skin irritation side effect profile.

In this study, the researchers developed an advanced robotic system called STITCH for performing suture tasks, which completed an average of 2.93 sutures autonomously and 4.47 sutures with human intervention in physical trials.

This review evaluates the scientific literature on silicon supplements, noting that orthosilicic acid shows higher bioavailability, but emphasizes the need for further clinical studies on safety and efficacy.

In this study, two dialysis patients with high plasma silicon levels exhibited symptoms like painful skin eruptions and unusual hair growth, suggesting silicon may influence calcium metabolism similarly to aluminum.

This article discusses silicon in hair loss but provides no new research findings or clinical results.

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.

This study found that silica nanoparticles penetrate the outer stratum corneum of human skin, with surface hydrophobization potentially enhancing this penetration.

In this study, researchers developed a new Supported Ionic Liquid Phase palladium catalyst that showed effectiveness in aminocarbonylation reactions for synthesizing pharmaceutical compounds like CX-546 and a precursor of Finasteride, though results were sensitive to substrate variations and prompted palladium leaching concerns.

This study found that 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane penetrates hair fibers and improves the mechanical resistance of dry hair, addressing the needs for increased body in fine hair.

In this study, researchers developed hollow mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles and confirmed their synthesis using IR spectroscopy, then evaluated the nanoparticles for endocytosis and biocompatibility, although specific results of these tests are not reported in the abstract.

This study found that hydrophobic lipid-coated silica nanoparticles penetrated deeper into human stratum corneum compared to their hydrophilic counterparts, highlighting the influence of surface polarity on skin penetration.

This study found that dimethicone with high molecular weight improved hair surface characteristics, while dimethicone copolyol and amodimethicone enhanced manageability by reducing friction or aiding styling on damaged hair.

In this study, researchers found that silica nanoparticles synthesized using cold plasma showed a higher biofilm inhibition effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli compared to those made with a magnetic stirrer.

This study found that using a high-viscosity, high-amine-content silicone fluid as a pretreatment can protect hair from bleaching and dyeing damage without affecting these processes.

This study presents a modified method for synthesizing ~1 nm zinc oxide nanoparticles within the pores of SBA-11, maintaining the mesoporous structure without requiring alcohol reflux or basic solution reaction steps.

Dithranol reduces inflammation in alopecia areata by lowering certain immune responses.

This study analyzed 853 articles to reveal that research on silica-based nanobiomaterials in regenerative medicine has rapidly increased, with distinct regional differences in impact and emerging focus areas in drug delivery and wound healing.

This study found that controlled thermal straightening can achieve irreversible smoothing of curly hair without chemicals, with effectiveness dependent on temperature and cycles, and silicone enhancing straightening quality.

This study suggests that bioactive ceramics could be an effective universal strategy for treating musculoskeletal disorders by targeting the Piezo1-modulated intracellular calcium pathway during bone and muscle formation.

This study identified Sciellin, a new protein precursor to the cornified envelope in keratinocytes, with unique solubility properties hinting at its potential role in envelope assembly.

This study explored how silicones influence the interaction between hair fibers and their impact on hair volume under high humidity conditions.

Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.

This review highlights how silicate-based bioceramics and bioglasses could enhance skin regeneration for wound healing by promoting angiogenesis, stimulating collagen deposition, and providing anti-infection benefits, while also examining their integration with emerging technologies and current applications.

The serum reduces acne and improves skin clarity.

This study evaluated a menthol-based microemulsion for transdermal delivery of finasteride and silodosin, finding that it enhanced skin permeation and flux compared to aqueous solutions, suggesting a promising method for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia.

This study found that smaller mesoporous silica particles (400-600 nm) accumulated in skin furrows, suggesting their potential as carriers for enhancing the delivery of topical medications like metronidazole.