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research Fabrication and in vitro evaluation of silk fibroin-folic acid decorated paclitaxel and hydroxyurea nanostructured lipid carriers for targeting ovarian cancer cells: A double sword approach

3 citations , February 2023 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology”

In vitro, this study found that PTX and HU SF-FA NLCs showed greater cytotoxicity and apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells than pure paclitaxel, suggesting promise as a targeted drug delivery platform.

research 53013 A Literature Review and Guidance on Traction Alopecia in Hijab-Wearing Patients

September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This review suggests that tight hairstyles and prolonged periods of wearing hijabs can lead to traction alopecia, with specific management strategies needed for hijab-wearing individuals.

research Micropatterned composite membrane guides oriented cell growth and vascularization for accelerating wound healing

19 citations , December 2022 in “Regenerative Biomaterials”

This study found that gelatin–polycaprolactone/silk fibroin composite membranes with line micropatterns enhanced wound healing in rats by promoting cell alignment, angiogenesis, and increased α-SMA production.

research Potential of silk proteins in cosmetics

November 2024 in “Journal of Scientific Agriculture”

This paper reviews the benefits of using silk proteins as natural ingredients in cosmetics, highlighting their potential for improving skin and hair health due to properties like antimicrobial activity, UV resistance, and enhanced moisture absorption.

research Clinical efficacy of silk sericin dressing with collagen for split-thickness skin graft donor site treatment

January 2021

This study found that sericin dressing containing collagen hydrolysate significantly reduced wound healing time and improved scar quality compared to commercial dressing in split-thickness skin graft donor sites.

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community 9 months of treatment as an aggressive diffuse thinner

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The user has been using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, and other treatments for hair loss over nine months, seeing some improvement in hair thickness and crown volume but continued thinning at the hairline. They plan to continue treatment for another nine months despite being sensitive to DHT fluctuations and are considering increasing dosages or other options like a hair transplant.