September 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The researchers reported that a newly developed photo-cross-linked hydrogel with multifunctional properties, including antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, significantly improved diabetic wound healing, achieving over 90% wound closure in seven days in vivo.
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September 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” In this study, umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived apoptotic extracellular vesicles were found to improve wound healing in type 2 diabetic mice by inhibiting macrophage pyroptosis and reducing oxidative stress levels.
August 2023 in “Diagnostics” This study observed that using ultra-high-frequency ultrasound with 70 MHz probes effectively assessed the distribution of hyaluronic acid fillers and improvements in nasolabial fold wrinkles, with significant changes in dermal thickness and wrinkle scores maintained 24 weeks after treatment.
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This paper discusses the use of Digital Volumetric Imaging with fluorescent dyes to visualize and compare the interior structures of six different virgin hair types, reporting no new clinical results.
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November 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract introduces the concept of follicular units (FUs) in the human scalp but presents no new research findings.
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April 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study reports that the AVET system showed higher efficiency in transfecting cultured human keratinocytes compared to SuperFect and PrimeFector, with AVET reaching levels of enzyme activity similar to normal cells in keratinocytes from lamellar ichthyosis patients.
January 2022 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This article presents an overview of uncombable hair syndrome, emphasizing its clinical and molecular characteristics and noting systemic manifestations such as neuropsychiatric, ophthalmic, and cardiopulmonary issues.
July 2026 in “Nature Communications” This study reports that brief exposure to low intensity and low frequency ultrasound was able to transiently break cellular microtubules and mitigate hair follicle damage, suggesting a potential method to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy with taxanes like paclitaxel.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” This abstract presents supplementary trichoscopy images for alopecia areata and scarring alopecia but reports no clinical findings.
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that a newly developed injectable hydrogel combined with human umbilical cord-mesenchymal stem cells significantly accelerated wound healing and reduced inflammation in full-thickness cutaneous wounds.
November 2025 in “Physics of Fluids” In this study, low-intensity ultrasound was investigated as a noninvasive method for promoting hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia using C57BL/6 male mice, revealing that specific frequencies and intensities can safely enhance hair regrowth compared to controls by optimizing mechanical effects without causing unsafe cavitation.
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October 2024 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers developed a wearable red and blue LED patch and a sprayable fibrin gel to treat infected wounds at home, demonstrating effective infection control and enhanced wound healing in diabetic mice and minipigs.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers developed cationic liposomes encapsulated with keratin to improve the recovery of UV-damaged hair, finding that these liposomes significantly improved keratin penetration and reduced protein denaturation and lipid peroxidation, resulting in smoother hair surfaces compared to keratin solution alone.
March 2026 in “Virulence” This narrative review suggests that intermediate filaments like vimentin and keratin play a significant role in various stages of viral infection, presenting potential antiviral intervention targets.
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May 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” This study utilized a UHPLC-HRMS method to identify eight active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as ketoconazole and minoxidil, in 26 out of 100 analyzed cosmetic products.
December 2025 in “The American Journal of Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research” This study outlines how combined ultrasonic and infrared hair treatments may enhance hair restoration and performance by breaking down keratin disulfide bonds for better treatment access and sealing cuticle scales to preserve improvements, with potential applications in salon and home settings.
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March 2014 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study found that hairless mice with homozygous mutations developed significantly more aggressive basal cell carcinomas and a heightened inflammatory response to UVB exposure compared to their haired littermates.
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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that UV exposure in human skin induces IL-10 production by macrophages, while Langerhans cells are depleted and their IL-12 production is downregulated.
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June 2013 in “Genes & development” In their research, Yucel and colleagues found that CaV1.2 is expressed in hair follicle stem cells, facilitating anagen re-entry in a way not dependent on calcium flux.
December 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Experimental Therapeutics” This study found that administering mesenchymal stem cells to UV-exposed mice reduced melanin levels, although the decrease was not statistically significant.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BrdU speeds up hair follicle aging and reduces hair quality.
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November 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” In this study on a mouse model of vitiligo, NB-UVB/ADSC combination therapy improved oxidative stress and calcium homeostasis, but the protective effect was reversed by inhibiting Nr2 signaling.
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September 2023 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” In this study involving children with alopecia areata, researchers found that adding narrowband UVB 311 nm therapy to standard treatment significantly improved hair regrowth in those with coexisting atopic dermatitis compared to those without the condition.
August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this article, researchers describe a novel FUE device designed to enhance follicular unit excision surgery by minimizing follicular injury and improving ergonomics with features such as Bluetooth functionality, fingertip touch sensors, and automated operation.
March 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This system overview describes the UTokyo Repository's role in storing and providing online access to digital resources from the University of Tokyo, reporting no new empirical findings or research results.
This study explored using 3D models derived from reflectance confocal microscopy to better understand and differentiate melanoma on sun-damaged skin, suggesting enhanced diagnostic possibilities.
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April 2015 in “The FASEB journal” In this study using SKH-1 mice, researchers observed that acute UVB exposure increased expression of retinoid metabolism proteins and decreased retinol storage enzyme levels, suggesting enhanced retinoic acid synthesis in the epidermis.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers developed a multifunctional hydrogel (FVP@CCN) that demonstrated over 90% wound closure in 7 days in diabetic wound models, thanks to its antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and angiogenesis-promoting properties.
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January 2014 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” In this study, a hydroalcoholic extract of Urtica dioica L. showed potential for use as an adjunct topical treatment for tinea corporis in guinea pigs infected with Microsporum canis.
August 2002 in “British journal of ophthalmology” This article reports that while surgical excision is often the best treatment for SCC, intralesional cidofovir also showed success without systemic toxicity in the case discussed.