5 citations
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February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This review highlights the potential of nanotechnology-based formulations in hair care and treatment, emphasizing how these innovative materials can enhance the stability, efficacy, and safety of active compounds while addressing the limitations of conventional formulations.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers observed that phospholipid-calcium carbonate hybrid nanoparticles effectively delivered Tofacitinib citrate topically, which significantly inhibited hair follicle apoptosis and promoted hair growth in a mouse model of chemotherapy-induced alopecia, compared to a traditional Tofacitinib solution.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This review examines new formulations for delivering 5-α-reductase inhibitors to improve targeted drug delivery in androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Aaps Pharmscitech”
February 2026 in “Biomedicines” This review highlights advancements in nanotechnology-based treatments for androgenetic alopecia, noting that these strategies could improve targeting and modulation of hair follicle environments compared to traditional therapies like minoxidil and finasteride, but also emphasizes challenges around safety, manufacturing, and regulation.
September 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study highlights IGF-1's role in promoting hair follicle proliferation, vascularization, and growth, suggesting its potential as a treatment target for hair loss disorders like androgenetic alopecia, though more research on delivery methods and long-term effects is needed.
May 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research”
December 2024 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” The researchers investigated the potential of Suaeda maritima root extract for hair care and growth promotion. They reported high levels of saponins and antioxidants, showing significant biological activity in vitro, but noted a lack of anti-fungal effects against certain fungal species.
April 2024 in “Nano research” This study on androgenetic alopecia in mice introduced a novel therapy combining microneedle patches and cold atmospheric plasma to enhance minoxidil delivery, leading to improved hair regeneration by boosting vascular growth and reshaping the hair follicle microenvironment.
This review highlights various plant-based and herbal treatments that reportedly help prevent hair loss and encourage hair growth. It also explores the molecular mechanisms, identified plant compounds, recent technologies such as nanoarchitectonics, and patents related to hair growth promotion.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” This review highlights the potential of nanotechnology for hair follicle regeneration, focusing on strategies such as hair cycle modulation, progenitor cell stimulation, and wound-induced hair neogenesis, while also discussing regulatory challenges that may affect the development of these innovative approaches.
This review highlights that nanotechnology offers promising avenues for enhancing drug delivery and developing new therapeutic strategies for androgenetic alopecia, though challenges remain in clinical translation and the need for long-term safety studies.
18 citations
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May 2023 in “Science Advances” In this study, transiently activating the sonic hedgehog signaling pathway in chickens transformed reticulate scales on the feet into feathers comparable to body feathers, without ongoing treatment, suggesting this pathway affects the diversity of bird skin appendages.
August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case report describes two guinea pigs infested with Acarus farris mites, which were successfully treated with Phoxim and removal of contaminated hay, leading to rapid resolution of skin lesions and alopecia.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” It's important to tell the difference between hair casts, pseudocasts, and nits.
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June 2000 in “The American journal of pathology” This study reports that the asebia-2J mutation in mice affects sebaceous gland function and leads to hair follicle destruction, offering a model for human scarring alopecias.
April 2024 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” 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.
26 citations
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” This report describes a new case of isolated trichothiodystrophy with characteristic brittle hair and suggests a simplified classification scheme for understanding sulfur-deficient hair disorders.
1 citations
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December 1997 in “Archives of dermatology” This report describes a case of trichostasis spinulosa, a condition with pruritic, black papules on the face caused by keratotic plugs with embedded vellus hairs.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “International journal of trichology” This article reviews the condition plica neuropathica, including its manifestations, potential causes, and treatment, but it does not provide new clinical findings.
6 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This article describes a method using the CUBIC protocol to clarify and visualize molecular and cellular interactions in mouse skin biopsies at single cell resolution, but does not provide new biological findings.
February 2025 in “Animals” In this review, researchers examined the molecular diversity and expression patterns of major skin appendage proteins, like keratins and EDC proteins, in tetrapods, highlighting recent findings in reptiles and birds and identifying knowledge gaps for future research.
1 citations
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January 1992 in “DNA sequence” This study found that a cuticle keratin gene in sheep is a pseudogene due to gene duplication and mutations, lacking expression in vivo.
July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the various uses of the cotton-tipped applicator in dermatologic surgery, highlighting its innovative role as a suture scissors stabilizer, but reports no clinical results.
October 2014 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” This research concluded that Snail2's absence in myeloid progenitors promotes tumor progression in mice, and specific zinc fingers are crucial for Snail1 and Snail2's roles in establishing epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition.
February 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract highlights hair loss in women as often misunderstood and lacking sympathy from others, without reporting additional clinical findings.
2 citations
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June 2010 in “Medicina de Familia SEMERGEN” The girl's "dandruff" was actually harmless hair casts, not a hygiene issue.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Nusantara bioscience” This study found that supplementation with Aloe vera and Spirulina fusiformis effectively improved the appearance of rabbit skin tissue, particularly in hair texture and skin attributes.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that knocking out vinculin in mouse skin disrupts bulge stem cell quiescence by impairing force generation and mechanical stability of adherens junctions.
This creative piece by Christa Fairbrother poetically explores the experiences of living with arthritis, with no new research findings reported.