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August 2013 in “Hypertension” Potassium channel openers help form elastic fibers in arteries and can treat elastin deficiency and hypertension.
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January 2022 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” The study concluded that combining a lotion containing growth-factor-like peptides and taurine with autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment was more effective in treating androgenic alopecia (AGA) than PRP treatment alone. The trial involved 30 participants (18 men and 12 women) over 3 months, with 20 receiving both PRP and the lotion (Group A) and 10 receiving only PRP (Group B). Group A showed significantly better improvements in hair density and thickness, with higher Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) scores and lower Hamilton Scale Grading (HSG) scores compared to Group B. The lotion was well tolerated with no serious side effects reported.
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March 2022 in “Small” Hydrogel with M2-derived exosomes improves wound healing by slowly releasing exosomes that help reduce inflammation and promote tissue repair.
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November 2021 in “Journal of nanobiotechnology” Thymol-loaded nanoparticles are a promising, natural treatment for acne that avoids antibiotics and preserves healthy skin bacteria.
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November 2023 in “Biomaterials” Nanotechnology could improve hair regrowth but faces challenges like complexity and safety concerns.
August 2023 in “Journal of analytical & pharmaceutical research” Microneedle-assisted therapy with human basic fibroblast growth factor significantly regrew hair in patients with hair loss.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Compound 4 is a promising treatment for hair loss with low toxicity.
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September 2018 in “Nutrients” Essential oils from Curcuma species, like turmeric, have compounds that can fight inflammation, cancer, and bacteria, and can also stimulate hair regrowth in bald males.
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
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April 2013 in “Dermatology online journal” Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
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December 2015 in “Cochrane library” No single treatment is clearly effective for central serous chorioretinopathy.
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April 2006 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
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February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
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January 2015 in “Development” Human Schwann cells can be quickly made from hair follicle stem cells for nerve repair.
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June 2019 in “Stem cells” Special particles from skin cells can promote hair growth by activating a specific growth signal.
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July 2019 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
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