October 2025 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Cubosomal gels enhance skin absorption of cetirizine better than niosomal gels.
December 2021 in “The Korean Society of Beauty and Art” A microneedle patch system was developed for quick, convenient, and efficient delivery of hair loss treatment drug, Finasteride.
April 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Natural permeation enhancers help emulgels deliver drugs through the skin more effectively.
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April 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Only 40 nm nanoparticles can enter skin cells effectively for potential vaccine delivery.
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July 2012 in “Annals of biomedical engineering” Hair absorbs molecules differently based on their size, charge, and love for water, and less at higher pH; this can help make better hair products.
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June 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Ablative fractional resurfacing could improve how well topical drugs penetrate the skin, but more research is needed to fine-tune the method.
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August 2014 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Special nanoparticles increased skin absorption of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
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January 2000 in “Journal of cosmetic science” Hydrolyzed wheat proteins penetrate all hair types effectively.
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November 2013 in “Trends in pharmacological sciences” Increasing ABC transporters in hair follicles may prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
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March 2019 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Proretinal nanoparticles improve skin absorption and reduce irritation of topical retinoids.
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January 2003 in “Pharmaceutical Research”
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April 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Genetic and environmental factors, like smoking and exercise, affect male hair loss.
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January 2008 in “Gene therapy” Gene therapy shows promise for enhancing physical traits but faces ethical, safety, and regulatory challenges.
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January 2018 in “Australian Prescriber” Some sports supplements can cause health issues like mood swings, hair loss, and heart problems in men.
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April 2020 in “Applied sciences” Hair growth medium helps heal wounds and regrow hair in mice.
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November 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman got melanoma on her scalp after anti-hair loss treatment with injections.
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September 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Talc in street cocaine can cause immune-reactive skin nodules where injected.
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March 2004 in “Reviews in Gynaecological Practice” Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
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October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Long-term medication for enlarged prostate might not clearly affect the timing or outcomes of later surgery.
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Some supplements and hormones can increase hair loss by raising DHT levels.
January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Certain cannabinoids may help increase hair growth and could be useful for treating hair loss.
January 2011 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” Pig oil was found to significantly promote hair growth in rats, more effectively than Minoxidil.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Local hypobaric pressure can significantly improve drug delivery through the skin.
August 2023 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” A new method accurately measures three compounds in rat plasma from pine needle extracts, aiding future research on its use for hair loss.
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January 2006 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” Adding TPGS to minoxidil solutions can improve skin penetration and retention, especially in water and PEG 400-based solutions.
November 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” The decision tree can predict drug absorption issues with good accuracy but needs more validation and adjustments for other factors.
January 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Multicomponent crystals in microneedles improve drug delivery for hair loss treatment.
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July 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” PEVs improve minoxidil skin penetration, increasing hair growth.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Curcumin nanocrystals in simple gels effectively penetrate hair follicles, but humectants can reduce this efficacy.
March 2024 in “Cancer Research” Eliminating senescent cells can prevent and reverse chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.