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July 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Lipid nanoparticles can help deliver drugs through hair follicles but struggle to penetrate deeper skin layers.
Encapsulating hair loss drugs in cyclodextrins improves their solubility and reduces scalp irritation.
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January 2022 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Emulgels are effective for delivering skin medications and cosmetics due to their easy application and controlled release.
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December 2013 in “Acupuncture and related therapies” N-acetyl-cysteine shows promise in treating various diseases and may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed on dosages and long-term effects.
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August 2016 in “Journal of nanomedicine research” Zinc oxide nanoparticle biscuits improved growth and health in zinc-deficient rats without toxicity.
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March 2016 in “PubMed” Smaller particles improve drug delivery through the skin.
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March 1977 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Nandrolone phenylpropionate injections thickened the skin and enlarged oil glands in female hairless hamsters.
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November 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Using nanostructured lipid carriers to deliver spironolactone could improve treatment for hair loss.
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January 2025 in “Biomaterials Science” Blue light-enhanced nanovesicles from stem cells improve skin and hair cell function, offering a safer treatment for skin and hair disorders.
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July 2004 in “Journal of controlled release” Smaller nanoparticles improve minoxidil absorption through hair follicles.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Squarticles, tiny particles made from sebum-derived lipids, can effectively deliver minoxidil, a hair growth drug, directly to hair follicles and skin cells, with less skin penetration and more tolerability.
January 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Iontophoresis greatly improves skin absorption of certain substances, especially in hairy mice.
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December 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Niacin derivatives may increase hair fullness in women with hair loss.
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January 2021 in “BioMed research international” Human hair-derived particles can effectively carry and release the cancer drug Paclitaxel in a pH-sensitive manner, potentially targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
Combining nanotechnology with herbal medicine may improve PCOS treatment.
January 2016 in “Mercer University Libraries (Mercer University)” The study successfully developed and evaluated effective topical formulations for skin treatments.
September 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Vitamin D3-coated nanoparticles effectively deliver caffeine for alopecia treatment with minimal side effects.
March 2026 in “ACS Omega” The hydrogel significantly speeds up wound healing and improves skin recovery.
January 2016 in “Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)” A new method using gold nanoshells and infrared light effectively delivers siRNA to cancer and stem cells with precision and minimal damage.
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” We need to study how dissolving microneedles behave in the body to use them for medicine.
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July 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” Niacinamide improves aging skin and is safe for use in cosmetics.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Nano-liposol with astaxanthin may improve antioxidant and wound healing effects.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” Plant-derived nanovesicles show promise in cancer treatment but need standardized preparation.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Nanotechnology could improve scar treatment but needs more development.
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August 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Erythrocyte-anchored nanoparticles improved Cepharanthine delivery and effectiveness for treating acute lung injury.