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January 2022 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
November 2021 in “International journal of life science and pharma research” The new gel for psoriasis is effective, stable, and easy to apply.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” CuSi nanowires with NIR photothermal properties could effectively treat infected wounds and promote healing.
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October 1985 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Researchers isolated and identified structural components of human hair follicles, providing a model for studying hair formation.
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September 2021 in “Journal of molecular structure” The MXD/24HA salt is more effective for hair growth than raw MXD.
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October 2015 in “Journal of bioactive and compatible polymers” Keratin hydrogel from human hair is a promising biocompatible material for soft tissue fillers.
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October 2022 in “Journal of structural biology” Older thin hair is not just thinner but also has different shape, structure, and stiffness.
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May 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Ketoconazole loaded solid lipid nanoparticles can penetrate skin better than regular drug suspension and marketed product, providing slow, sustained release and improved stability.
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November 2015 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Nanoethosomes can improve the skin penetration of Lidocaine for topical use.
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December 2000 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
January 2024 in “Current Bioactive Compounds” The new gel formulation effectively delivers Finasteride for hair growth treatment without skin irritation.
December 2023 in “Materials Today Sustainability” Scientists made glow-in-the-dark dots from human hair that can detect iron, prevent counterfeiting, and reveal fingerprints.
July 2021 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The finasteride nanogel could be an effective topical treatment for hair loss.
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March 2019 in “SLAS TECHNOLOGY” New technologies show promise in healing wounds, treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, and genetic disorders.
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February 2010 in “Materials” Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.
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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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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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June 2013 in “Journal of structural biology” High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nanomaterials” Silver nanoparticles from Ziziphus nummularia leaves have better antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and hair growth effects than the leaf extract alone.