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August 2011 in “Biomaterials” Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
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June 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Fat cells in the skin help start healing and form important repair cells after injury.
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February 2015 in “Industrial Crops and Products” Researchers found over 40 compounds in Bituminaria bituminosa, including many flavonoids and some with potential for medical and hair care uses.
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January 2019 in “Nature communications” Polyamines help fix DNA damage accurately in cells.
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May 2014 in “Molecules” Avicequinone C, a compound found in the Avicennia marina plant, can reduce hair loss by inhibiting a hormone linked to androgenic alopecia.
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December 2015 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” A new plant extract from Avicennia marina could potentially be used to treat common hair loss.
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February 2015 in “Han-gug chugsan sigpum hag-hoeji/Korean journal for food science of animal resources” Egg shell membrane hydrolysates can reduce wrinkles and improve skin health.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The new particle system could be a promising treatment for diseases related to the 5-α reductase enzyme.
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September 2020 in “Biomedical materials” Recombinant keratin materials may better promote skin cell differentiation than natural keratin.
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October 2023 in “Life science alliance” Pantethine may boost the immune system's ability to fight sarcoma.
January 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A specially designed molybdenum oxide nanozyme can treat and monitor acute kidney injury effectively.
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September 2021 in “EMBO reports” Osthole inhibits the TRPV3 channel by binding to specific sites, potentially aiding drug development for skin diseases and cancers.
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June 2022 in “Agronomy” Certain natural biostimulants can increase lettuce yield and improve its nutritional content.
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November 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Bio-pulsed stimulation increases production of beneficial vesicles from bird stem cells that improve skin and hair cell functions.
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January 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A method was found to accurately measure spironolactone and canrenone in blood samples using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.
June 2005 in “British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” Advancements in aesthetic surgery from 2002-2003 include improved skin resurfacing, effective migraine surgery, satisfying hair transplants, alternative treatments for skin nevi, successful endoscopic midface enhancement, and safe techniques for facial rejuvenation.
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January 2000 Some alternative therapies for vitiligo show promise but need more research.
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March 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Interferon alfa-2a is effective for treating cutaneous T cell lymphoma but has significant side effects.
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October 2012 in “The AAPS Journal” The document concludes that developing generic topical drugs requires ensuring they match the original in quality, composition, and structure, and often involves complex testing and regulatory steps.
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