October 2025 in “Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence” This study evaluated a novel, user-friendly approach for detecting hairfall trends over time using machine learning models. The Temporal Fusion Transformer model demonstrated high accuracy in identifying anomalies in hair shedding patterns, potentially aiding in the early detection of health risks related to hormonal fluctuations.
August 2025 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This review discusses recent advancements in microneedle technology for hair loss treatment, highlighting their ability to enhance drug delivery and improve hair follicle survival in transplantation, while also exploring their potential integration with tissue engineering to address regeneration challenges.
January 2025 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” Transethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin and show promise for treating various conditions.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study observed that treating basal and squamous cell carcinoma cells with platelet-rich fibrin significantly reduced cell viability and increased apoptosis-associated gene expression, suggesting potential use as adjunctive therapy for localized nonmelanoma skin cancers.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study developed caffeine-loaded nanoparticles coated with ultradeformable liposomes for better hair follicle delivery, showing non-cytotoxicity and potential to reduce oxidative stress in DHT-damaged cells, suggesting an alternative treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
April 2024 in “Surgical Techniques Development” This article describes the significance of the Italian Association of Plastic Aesthetic Surgery's annual congress in European aesthetic plastic surgery, but reports no new research findings.
January 2023 in “Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics” This study found that isoliensinine, a natural compound identified from a database, effectively prevented stress-induced hair greying in mice by blocking β-2 adrenergic receptors on melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles.
January 2023 in “Theranostics” This study reported that a curcumin-zinc microneedle patch improved hair regrowth and wound healing in animal models, suggesting potential as a versatile treatment for hair loss.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study reports that taxifolin from enzymatic hydrolysis effectively regulates dermal papilla cell apoptosis and promotes hair growth by increasing IGF-1 and reducing TGF-β1, though it shows less inhibition of DHT compared to minoxidil.
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses the role of platelet-rich plasma therapy in various cosmetic procedures, finding potential benefits in improving tissue homeostasis if harvesting standards are maintained, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a new topical atraric acid formulation, AA-TF#15, which showed a significantly higher drug penetration and increased hair regrowth in mice compared to minoxidil and finasteride treatments, suggesting its potential effectiveness for treating scalp androgenic alopecia.
January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” In this study, intradermal injections of extracellular vesicles over six months were reported to be safe and effective in improving hair growth among patients with pattern hair loss, with favorable response linked to specific patient factors and treatment volumes.
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January 2016 in “Analytical Chemistry” This study reports that a new DART-HRMS method can effectively analyze intact hair for drug use timelines, with cocaine detection aligning with forensic standards and identifying multiple drugs from high-resolution data.
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May 2025 in “Biomolecules” This study examined the latest advances in synthetic biology for increasing microbial production of sesquiterpenol compounds, highlighting innovative strategies to overcome challenges such as low yields and terpenoid-related toxicity, which hinder industrial-scale applications.
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January 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” This study explored using keratin extracted from human hair waste to create biodegradable bioplastic films, revealing promising potential for applications in packaging and disposable items due to their uniform surface morphology and ability to degrade with keratinophilic fungi.
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August 2024 in “Biomimetics” In this study, researchers developed a silk fibroin-based hydrogel with added curcumin and pluronic F127, which displayed antibacterial properties against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and showed potential for skin tissue regeneration, without cytotoxicity.
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November 2025 in “Science Advances” This research identified two genetic variants that influence the white-spotted coat patterns in Holstein-Friesian cattle, involving regulatory changes in the MITF and KIT genes, confirmed through mouse models, along with possible effects on coat patterns in other cattle breeds.
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August 2025 in “Molecules” This review highlights the potential of egg components, such as eggshell and egg yolk, in biomedical applications like tissue engineering and drug delivery but notes existing research gaps in this emerging field.
July 2025 in “Biomolecules” This systematic review found that topical adenosine may increase hair thickness and density while reducing hair loss, but the strength of evidence is low due to issues with trial design and sample size.
October 2024 in “Cosmoderma” In this review, the authors highlight the importance of hair care for men, suggesting that proper routines and a nutrient-rich diet can help maintain scalp health, prevent hair loss, and promote a sense of well-being.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that root hairs of wild-type Arabidopsis grow faster and longer under low potassium stress, with changes in actin filament dynamics and specific regulation by the actin bundling proteins VLN1 and VLN4.
June 2024 in “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal” This review discusses the integration of omics analyses in androgenetic alopecia research, reporting no new clinical results but suggesting that collaborative multi-omics studies may enhance understanding of AGA's pathomechanisms.
October 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Successful outcomes depend on accurate diagnosis and strong doctor-patient relationships.
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December 2023 in “Environmental pollution” This study quantified around 60 organic pollutants in hair samples from mothers and infants in Spain, finding significant correlations between pollutant levels and factors like residence, dietary habits, and maternal age, with common exposure sources identified for several pollutant classes.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses therapeutic deep eutectic solvents as promising "green" solutions for enhancing drug solubility and delivery through the skin, reporting no new clinical results and highlighting future research directions.
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June 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study observed that a five-week topical treatment with cold-pressed Rosa canina seed oil significantly reduced mean wrinkle scores and UV-induced spots in volunteers, suggesting potential anti-aging and photoprotective benefits attributed to its high carotenoid content.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in plant science” The zinc finger protein 3 in Arabidopsis thaliana reduces plant growth and root hair development.
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July 2018 in “Skin research and technology” This study found significant differences in the spread of sebum on hair among Chinese men with greasy and non-greasy scalps, despite similar sebum amounts at the root region post-shampoo.
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February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” In this study, polydopamine emerged as a safe and effective alternative to traditional hair dyes like PPD for dyeing gray hair permanently, showing resistance to detergents and causing less toxicity and hair loss in mice.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses metal-organic frameworks for treating diabetic infected wounds and related applications, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting challenges like biosafety and production for future research.