December 2011 in “URMIA MEDICAL JOURNAL” Glycoconjugate sugars are important for hair follicle development.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Molecules” A new, efficient method was developed to synthesize a specific compound and its derivatives.
Liposomes with minoxidil and PEP penetrate skin slowly but reach deeper layers than foam.
8 citations
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April 1965 in “Archives of biochemistry and biophysics” Sheep wool follicles can metabolize both glucose and acetate using different pathways important for wool growth.
35 citations
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January 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.
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May 2020 in “Acta pharmaceutica” Protocatechuic acid can reduce melanin production and boost antioxidant activity in hair follicles.
December 2021 in “Jurnal Farmanesia” The document does not state whether Virgin Coconut Oil or Palm Kernel Oil affects rabbit hair growth.
July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Phenobarbital-loaded chitosan nanoparticles are promising for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy.
The treatment showed promising hair regrowth in advanced-stage hair loss.
3 citations
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January 2002 in “Pediatric Drugs” Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection in children, treated with antifungal medications like griseofulvin, terbinafine, and fluconazole.
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March 2004 in “Mammalian genome” KAP genes are crucial for hair development and show both shared and unique traits in humans, chimpanzees, and baboons.
June 2023 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Research” Caffeine hair tonic with 0.001% concentration was more effective in promoting hair growth on guinea pigs.
Niosomes improve aminexil's effectiveness in preventing hair loss without needing propylene glycol.
37 citations
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November 2024 in “Cosmetics” Ethosomes enhance skin penetration better than liposomes, benefiting therapeutic and cosmetic applications.
January 2002 in “Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals” A new method was developed to make a compound used in finasteride and epristeride with a 69% yield.
The study concluded that the developed method can show how argan, avocado, and coconut oils penetrate and change hair, suggesting these oils are effective in hair treatments.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Certain hydroxycinnamate derivatives may effectively inhibit enzymes linked to hair loss with low toxicity.
146 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clobetasol propionate ointment can help some people with total hair loss regrow hair.
3 citations
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August 2019 in “PubMed” Topical corticosteroid foams are effective, safe, and easy to use for treating various skin conditions.
November 2024 in “Elsevier eBooks”
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May 2013 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
February 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” PCA hydrogel promotes hair growth by enhancing blood vessel formation and hair follicle stem cell activity.
Certain antiparasitics and antidepressants show promise for treating cryptococcosis, especially when combined with fluconazole.
20 citations
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August 2023 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” Niosomes can effectively deliver cetirizine topically for treating alopecia.
January 2015 in “Kölner Universitäts PublikationsServer (Universität zu Köln)”
The research shows how certain drug molecules form stable structures with polymers, which could help create new drug forms.
April 2016 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery” The ethosomal formulation improved finasteride delivery through the skin.
20 citations
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December 2012 in “Journal of molecular structure” The study found that thioglycolic acid breaks down hair bonds more consistently than l-cysteine, which is less damaging to hair.
August 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” TCM is an effective and safe treatment for primary cicatricial alopecias.
July 2019 in “Ferroelectrics” More human hair protein makes the films weaker and less clear.