research Penetration and distribution of three lipophilic probes in vitro in human skin focusing on the hair follicle 54 citations , October 2002 in “Journal of controlled release” Medium lipophilic substances penetrate skin best, and adding ethanol can increase delivery to hair follicles.
research The role of vasoactive peptides in skin homeostasis—focus on adiponectin and the kallikrein-kinin system 8 citations , February 2023 in “American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology” Adiponectin and bradykinin play important roles in skin health and may help treat skin conditions.
research In Silico Study on the Contribution of the Follicular Route to Dermal Permeability of Small Molecules February 2024 in “Pharmaceutical research” Hair follicles affect how well small molecules can pass through the skin, and this varies depending on the molecule's features.
research Androgenic Alopecia Is Associated with Less Dietary Soy, Higher Blood Vanadium and rs1160312 1 Polymorphism in Taiwanese Communities 15 citations , December 2013 Men with more vanadium in their blood and who drink less soy milk are more likely to have hair loss.
research Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy as a Tool for the Investigation of Skin Drug Delivery Systems and Diagnosis of Skin Disorders 4 citations , March 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) is a useful tool for studying how drugs interact with skin and diagnosing skin disorders, despite some limitations.