research Triggering of Drug Release of Particles in Hair Follicles
New method uses hair follicles to deliver drugs deep into the skin.
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120-150 / 1000+ resultsresearch Noyes-Whitney Dissolution Model-Based pH-Sensitive Slow Release of Paclitaxel from Human Hair-Derived Keratin Microparticle Carriers
Human hair-derived particles can effectively carry and release the cancer drug Paclitaxel in a pH-sensitive manner, potentially targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
research Reimagining Hair Science: A New Approach to Classify Curly Hair Phenotypes via New Quantitative Geometrical and Structural Mechanical Parameters
A new system for classifying curly hair types using precise measurements can improve hair care products and cultural inclusion.
research Alginate-Based Hydrogel Containing Minoxidil/Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex for Topical Alopecia Treatment
A new gel containing minoxidil can treat hair loss effectively, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment.
research Effect of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Hair Growth: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
research Autophagy Controls the Protein Composition of Hair Shafts
Autophagy changes the protein makeup of hair.
research Structure and Mechanical Properties of Human Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filament Protein
Disulfide bonds make keratin in hair stronger and tougher.
research Self-Assembled Chitosan Nanoparticles for Percutaneous Delivery of Caffeine: Preparation, Characterization, and In Vitro Release Studies
Chitosan nanoparticles are promising for sustained caffeine delivery through the skin.
research Self-Assembled Complete Hair Follicle Organoids by Coculture of Neonatal Mouse Epidermal Cells and Dermal Cells in Matrigel
Scientists created complete hair-like structures by growing mouse skin cells together in a special gel.
research Distribution and Localization of Hydrophobic and Ionic Chemical Groups at the Surface of Bleached Human Hair Fibers
Bleaching hair removes its protective top layer and exposes more hydrophilic groups, changing its chemical surface and affecting how it interacts with products.
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.
research Self-Assembled Peptide Hydrogels in Regenerative Medicine
Peptide hydrogels show promise for healing skin, bone, and nerves but need improvement in stability and compatibility.
research Metformin Promotes the Hair-Inductive Activity of Three-Dimensional Aggregates of Epidermal and Dermal Cells Self-Assembled In Vitro
Metformin helps lab-grown skin and hair cells work better to create hair.
research Advancing Skin Model Development: A Focus on a Self-Assembled, Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived, Xeno-Free Approach
A new ethical skin model using stem cells offers a reliable alternative for dermatological research.
research Marine-Derived Bioactive Peptides in Self-Assembled Multifunctional Materials: Antioxidant and Wound Healing Properties
Peptides from oysters may safely and effectively heal skin wounds with less scarring.
research Food-Derived Crassostrea Gigas Peptides Self-Assembled Supramolecules for Scarless Healing
Pacific oyster peptides may help wounds heal without scars.
research Carrier-Free Injectable Hydrogel Self-Assembled Using Natural Thymol and Glycyrrhizin for MRSA-Infected Wound Healing in Rats
The new hydrogel made from thymol and glycyrrhizin helps heal MRSA-infected wounds in rats effectively.
research Study of Thin Films and Nanoparticles Obtained by Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers and Their Interactions with an Oligo/Polysaccharide
The research found that nanoparticles coated with chitosan improved the skin penetration of the drug finasteride.
research Discrete Nanoscale Distribution of Hair Lipids Fails to Provide Humidity Resistance
Hair lipids do not protect against humidity.
research Self-Consistent Field Theory for the Interactions Between Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratin filaments' elasticity is influenced by their terminal domains and surrounding medium.
research Design of a RADA16-Based Self-Assembling Peptide Nanofiber Scaffold for Biomedical Applications
RADA16 is a promising material for tissue repair and regenerative medicine but needs improvement in strength and cost.
research Self-Organizing Hair Peg-Like Structures From Dissociated Skin Progenitor Cells: New Insights for Human Hair Follicle Organoid Engineering and Turing Patterning in an Asymmetric Morphogenetic Field
Researchers created early-stage hair-like structures from skin cells, showing how these cells can self-organize, but more is needed for complete hair growth.
research A New Horizon in Facial Plastic Surgery: Skin Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Therapy—Reality or Dream?
Stem cells could potentially rebuild missing structures in wounds, improving facial skin replacement techniques.
research Self-Amplifying RNA Approach for Protein Replacement Therapy
Self-amplifying RNA could be a better option for protein replacement therapy with lower doses and lasting effects, but delivering it into cells is still challenging.
research Release Systems Based on Self-Assembling RADA16-I Hydrogels With a Signal Sequence Which Improves Wound Healing Processes
Self-assembling RADA16-I hydrogels with bioactive peptides significantly improve wound healing.
research Green Regenerative Hydrogel Wound Dressing Functionalized by Natural Drug-Food Homologous Small Molecule Self-Assembled Nanospheres
The new hydrogel dressing with natural molecules helps heal wounds faster and improves skin repair.
research Self-Assembly of Solubilized Human Hair Keratins
Human hair keratins can form stable nanofiber networks that might help in tissue regeneration.
research Biofabrication of Human Skin with Its Appendages
Current methods can't fully recreate skin and its features, and more research is needed for clinical use.
research A Comparative Study of Materials Assembled from Recombinant K31 and K81 and Extracted Human Hair Keratins
Recombinant keratin materials may better promote skin cell differentiation than natural keratin.
research Supplementary Material for: Metformin Promotes the Hair-Inductive Activity of Three-Dimensional Aggregates of Epidermal and Dermal Cells Self-Assembled In Vitro
Metformin helps regenerate hair follicles in lab conditions.