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November 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.
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July 2018 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Bleaching and combing damage hair's surface and mechanical properties.
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September 2013 in “Materials Science and Engineering C” Keratin-based hydrogels from human hair and wool are promising for wound dressings and are more eco-friendly.
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January 2021 in “Therapeutic advances in infectious disease” A 9-year-old girl with a healthy immune system was successfully treated for a severe fungal scalp infection caused by Microsporum audouinii.
Culturing hair follicles at the air-liquid interface with minoxidil significantly boosts hair growth and preserves the root sheath.
Cetosomal minoxidil is safer and as effective as alcohol-based minoxidil for male hair loss treatment.
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October 1989 in “PubMed” Minoxidil helps hair growth by being sulfated in hair follicles.
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Topical contact sensitizers can treat certain skin conditions but are rarely used in the U.K.
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October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Ethosomes are a promising method for treating hair loss by delivering drugs directly to the scalp.
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January 2021 in “Advances in Traditional Medicine” Kombucha black tea with MSM can effectively promote hair growth and is a natural alternative for hair loss treatment.
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June 2014 in “Drug delivery” The new formulation improved the skin absorption of the drug Thiocolchicoside.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Shaving and applying erythromycin cream and clotrimazole powder effectively treated trichomycosis axillaris.
January 2026 in “Anti-Infective Agents” The new gel effectively treats scalp and beard fungal infections with fewer side effects.
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September 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” Transcutol® helps drugs penetrate the skin more effectively in various formulations.
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