38 citations
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June 2016 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” In this study, the RADA-PRG hydrogel enhanced SKP proliferation, survival, and gene expression, effectively supporting hair follicle regeneration in mice.
37 citations
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December 2024 in “Theranostics” In this study, a newly developed nanoparticle-loaded hydrogel wound dressing demonstrated significant antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and proangiogenic activities, effectively reducing pain and promoting healing in a murine burn wound model while preventing infection by *Staphylococcus aureus*.
15 citations
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November 2017 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study found that the optimized finasteride-loaded lyophilized tablets using a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system improved bioavailability in human volunteers compared to the marketed finasteride product.
7 citations
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December 2020 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” In this study, researchers demonstrated that human hair keratins can self-assemble into stable nanofibrous networks in vitro, which are compatible with human skin cells and useful for regenerative applications.
2 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” PMS nanoparticles improve damaged hair by protecting and restoring its surface and color.
November 2024 in “PubMed” This study found that chemical peeling significantly improved men's self-esteem and quality of life, making it an effective low-commitment treatment option for various skin conditions.
This Ph.D. project aims to evaluate the self-assembling potential of hair keratin extracts and study the cellular response to both crude and purified keratins, highlighting their potential applications from biomedical to water remediation.
In this study, 31.2% of medical students experienced premature greying of hair, with higher prevalence among females, impacting socio-cultural aspects but not self-esteem.
This study found that injecting growth factor concentrates into the scalp of five patients with androgenic alopecia led to notable improvements in hair density and quality over eight weeks, with patients reporting satisfaction and minimal side effects.
48 citations
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July 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Cosmetics enhance beauty, fix defects, and intimidate enemies, with varying cultural standards and alternative methods.
29 citations
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April 2020 in “Biomolecules” The study suggests that a 3D culture system using the RAD16-I peptide scaffold can help restore the original phenotype of hair follicle dermal papilla cells and support their osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation.
22 citations
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November 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses iontophoresis, low-frequency ultrasound, and microneedles for enhancing topical drug delivery in dermatological treatments and reports no clinical results; it emphasizes their mechanisms and potential uses.
8 citations
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April 2014 in “Practical Diabetes” This article discusses the significant impact of shame on diabetes self-management and emphasizes the need to address it in therapy, although it presents no new clinical results.
4 citations
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September 2020 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This study found that concentrated nanofat, used alone or with decellularized nanofat, may enhance hair growth in mice by activating dermal papilla cells and the anagen phase.
July 2026 in “Pharmacological Reports” In this pilot study, topical latanoprost acid was observed to increase hair count and improve hair follicle structure in women with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious adverse events, suggesting potential for further investigation to confirm its efficacy and safety.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Review and Research” This study concluded that Growth Factor Concentrate was more effective than Platelet-Rich Plasma in enhancing hair growth and patient satisfaction for individuals with androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium, while maintaining similar safety.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This study found that using a formulated herbal hair oil, which includes ingredients like Nigella sativa and Cocos nucifera, reduced hair fall progressively over periods ranging from 15 to 90 days among 25 volunteers, showing greater efficacy than simple purified coconut oil.
October 2022 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” In this study, Trichophyton tonsurans and Microsporum canis were identified as the primary causes of tinea capitis, with terbinafine treatment showing the highest cure rate. Non-commercial kits surpassed real-time PCR commercial kits in specificity and sensitivity for diagnosis.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This review discusses Khalitya as described in Ayurvedic texts in relation to androgenetic alopecia and highlights the limitations and side effects of current modern treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case study reports significant hair regrowth in a 29-year-old female with filler-induced alopecia after treatment with concentrated growth factor injections, suggesting it as a promising alternative therapy to standard hyaluronidase injections.
88 citations
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December 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review outlines the current state and future prospects of using layer-by-layer self-assembly for cell encapsulation in biomedical applications, such as cell-based biosensors, transplantation, and tissue engineering, while also discussing its limitations and potential advancements.
5 citations
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September 2019 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” This study developed a composite hydrogel that delivered multiple proteins, enhancing skin wound healing by accelerating closure and promoting hair follicle regeneration.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Applied Research” In this cross-sectional study on Iraqis, 74.5% of participants self-reported hair loss following COVID-19 infection, with the highest prevalence among those aged 19-29, pointing to a potential link between COVID-19 and increased risk of telogen effluvium.
January 2021 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” This study found that self-supervised pretraining significantly improves accuracy in medical image classifiers for dermatology and chest X-ray tasks, outperforming supervised baselines and showing robustness to distribution shifts with limited labeled data.
52 citations
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March 2016 in “JAMA dermatology” This study found that hirsutism significantly negatively impacts quality of life, with self-assessed severity more strongly linked to quality-of-life impact and depressive symptoms than clinician assessments.
39 citations
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September 2011 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” This report reviews current advances in hair follicle regeneration for tissue-engineered skin grafts and highlights the feasibility and challenges of creating human hair follicles in this setting, suggesting key bioengineering requirements.
16 citations
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August 2022 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers discovered that ROR2, a Wnt receptor, plays a crucial role in regulating hair follicle stem cell self-renewal and maintenance, compensating for the absence of β-catenin.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “Fertility Research and Practice” This study presents a new survey instrument that was cognitively tested for understanding menstrual cycle characteristics and androgen excess, including hirsutism, alopecia, and acne.
This review reports that empirical evidence suggests an overlap between Long Covid, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia, highlighting the need for standardized definitions and rigorous methodologies in related research.
May 2024 in “Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi” In this study, patients undergoing plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery reported higher levels of self-confidence if they were satisfied with their appearance, based on scores from the Coppersmith Self-Confidence Scale and other measures of self-esteem and social support.