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Featured Research Summaries

The Future of Hair Diagnostics: AI, Microfluidics, and At-Home Kits
Source: Lancet Digital Health
The Future of Hair Diagnostics: AI, Microfluidics, and At-Home Kits

From AI apps to home lab tests — hair diagnostics are going personal.

Nanotechnology in Hair Serums: Precision at the Microscopic Scale
Source: Journal of Biomedical Nanotech
Nanotechnology in Hair Serums: Precision at the Microscopic Scale

Explore how nanoscale delivery is transforming topical hair treatments.

The Psychology of Regrowth: Coping with the Waiting Period
Source: Psychology & Health
The Psychology of Regrowth: Coping with the Waiting Period

Understand the emotional challenges patients face during long recovery from hair loss.