The new microneedle system improves hair growth in alopecia treatment.
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August 2018 in “Drug testing and analysis” EtG levels in hair decrease significantly after one month of alcohol abstinence.
Encapsulating hair loss drugs in cyclodextrins improves their solubility and reduces scalp irritation.
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September 2012 in “Alcohol and Alcoholism” Alcohol in teen years leads to more adult drinking, finasteride doesn't help.
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August 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Nanoparticles can improve skin drug delivery but have challenges like toxicity and stability that need more research.
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December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
October 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Topical finasteride with EGCG or TA improves drug release and dermal uptake, potentially treating hair loss effectively.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Melatonin solution helps treat hair loss in men and women.
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October 2012 in “Biomaterials” Larger spheroids improve hair growth, but size doesn't guarantee thicker hair.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” The herbal extract was found to effectively reduce and prevent hair loss without any side effects.
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October 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical finasteride is an effective and safer treatment for male hair loss.
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April 2007 in “Neuroscience” Finasteride reduces alcohol withdrawal severity in male mice but increases it in female mice.
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September 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift” New skin substitutes for treating severe burns and chronic wounds are being developed, but a permanent solution for deep wounds is not yet available commercially.
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November 2022 in “Toxics” EtG in hair can help detect alcohol use but may be inaccurate in people with certain health conditions.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Microneedling improves skin and hair conditions by enhancing treatment absorption and stimulating growth factors.
October 2022 in “Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences” Different substances can affect how well the skin absorbs minoxidil, a hair loss drug. Caprylic acid helps the skin absorb it the best, followed by propylene glycol and water.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” Plant extracts from dry flowers can be used as safe, effective dyes in cosmetics, offering skin protection and anti-aging benefits.
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June 2020 in “Animals” Poor maternal nutrition can lead to fewer wool follicles in Chinese Merino sheep.
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April 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve minoxidil skin permeation, but more research needed for effective hair growth.
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May 2020 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” A new method was created to measure metformin in hair, showing potential for monitoring treatment and medical investigations.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” Some herbal extracts, especially when used in cubosomal suspensions, were as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth.
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy” Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.
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September 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
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September 2021 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” Liposomal carriers can improve tissue regeneration by stabilizing and retaining growth factors.
November 2025 in “Journal of Laboratory Medicine” Chronic stress increased after lockdown, especially in young adults and females.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in chemistry” Zolpidem shows up in hair from the top back of the head after one dose and fades over time, suggesting it gets into hair through blood and sweat.
March 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Menthol-based microemulsions improve skin delivery of finasteride and silodosin.
40 citations
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January 2018 in “Pharmaceutics” Eucalyptol and oleic acid in nanoemulsions improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles, potentially enhancing hair loss treatment.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Brimonidine is effective for reducing facial redness in skin conditions and has potential for broader dermatological uses.