March 2012 in “Daehan hwajangpum hakoeji/Daehan hwa'jangpum haghoeji” The cream with plant components increased skin collagen and the hair tonic promoted hair growth in mice.
September 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Chemical treatments change hair surface properties, making it more hydrophilic and able to bind conditioners.
11 citations
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Innovations in Applied Pharmaceutical Science (JIAPS)” The neem oil emulgel effectively treats dandruff and is easy to use on the scalp.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Functional materials in hair care improve shine, volume, frizz control, color protection, and repair.
January 2026 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” Liposomal formulations with caffeine and cafestol enhance skin penetration effectively.
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October 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Effervescent formulations may improve minoxidil delivery, increasing effectiveness and reducing applications needed.
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November 2024 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences” Deformable vesicular carriers improve drug delivery for skin conditions and systemic treatments.
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April 2022 in “Crystal Growth & Design” 5 citations
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April 2024 in “Science China Materials”
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June 2018 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.
December 2025 in “Applied Sciences” Argan oil complexes improve hair treatment by enhancing stability, antibacterial properties, and hair texture.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of The Society of Japanese Women Scientists” Murine hair has specific types of ceramides and glucosylceramides but lacks acylceramides.
August 2025 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research” F4 and F6 hair gels showed promise for improving hair care but need more testing.
January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The optimized microemulsion with finasteride and cinnamon oil can effectively deliver the drug through the skin without using ethanol.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Certain hydroxycinnamate derivatives may effectively inhibit enzymes linked to hair loss with low toxicity.
February 2021 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Glycosaminoglycans, found in things like hyaluronic acid, help maintain skin health and stimulate hair growth, and are safe to use topically.
The research found how certain drugs and polymers form stable complexes, which could help develop new pharmaceutical forms.
February 2025 in “Biomimetics” The shampoo straightens hair while keeping it healthy and less damaged.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The optimized caffeine formula improved hair growth and penetrated all skin layers.
105 citations
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January 2010 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.
August 2025 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” A new topical finasteride formulation effectively promotes hair growth with fewer side effects.
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December 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Ultrasound increases skin permeability but blocks hair follicles.
50 citations
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December 2017 in “Nanoscale” Polymeric micelle nanocarriers deliver adapalene more effectively to hair follicles than commercial products.
47 citations
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April 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The new dutasteride formula can be applied to the skin, may promote hair growth, and has fewer side effects.
January 2026 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” A special solvent helps hydroxytyrosol penetrate skin better, promoting hair growth.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” TheDES improve drug delivery through the skin but need more safety checks.
15 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Smaller mesoporous nanoparticles can improve the effectiveness of topical drugs by penetrating skin furrows.
3 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications” HAIRCARECUBE TM (HCC) helps hair products work better by getting active ingredients deeper into the hair.
46 citations
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March 2009 in “Die Pharmazie” Minoxidil-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers are effective for topical use.