32 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanoformulations improve drug delivery through the skin, reducing side effects and enhancing effectiveness.
20 citations
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January 2022 in “REVIEWS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE” Nanoparticles can make cosmetics more effective but have challenges like cost and safety.
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May 2025 in “International Journal of Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine” Nanocarriers show promise for improving skin drug delivery in treating skin conditions.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” New skin disease treatments using TDDS are improving but face challenges like side effects and high costs.
January 2025 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” Transethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin and show promise for treating various conditions.
7 citations
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June 2019 in “Cureus” Fractional lasers and microneedling, combined with topical agents, could potentially treat Alopecia Areata effectively, but more research is needed due to limited data.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Microneedles are a promising method for drug delivery, offering efficient and convenient alternatives with fewer side effects.
271 citations
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May 2019 in “Cells” The secretome from mesenchymal stem cells is a promising treatment that may repair tissue and avoid side effects of stem cell transplantation.
236 citations
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July 2001 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.
233 citations
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February 2018 in “Polymers” Chitin and chitosan are useful in cosmetics for oral care, haircare, and skincare, including UV protection and strength improvement.
48 citations
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February 2025 in “Nano-Micro Letters” Microneedles offer a promising, painless way to treat skin diseases but need improvements for better use.
48 citations
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Improving topical drug delivery involves overcoming skin barriers and using personalized dosing to enhance effectiveness.
48 citations
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July 2023 in “Biomedicines” Hydrogel-forming microneedles are promising for safe, efficient, and controlled drug delivery through the skin.
47 citations
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July 2013 in “Pharmacological Reviews” Regenerative pharmacology, which combines drugs with regenerative medicine, shows promise for repairing damaged body parts and needs more interdisciplinary research.
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March 2009 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Understanding EGFR roles could lead to new hair loss treatments.
28 citations
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September 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift” New skin substitutes for treating severe burns and chronic wounds are being developed, but a permanent solution for deep wounds is not yet available commercially.
27 citations
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Zinc can be a helpful secondary treatment for certain skin conditions, but more research is needed to guide its use.
26 citations
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December 2022 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Invasomes with natural terpenes can improve drug delivery through the skin.
20 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth, especially with more indeterminate hairs.
14 citations
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December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Hydrogel microneedles offer a promising, minimally invasive way to treat diseases like cancer and hair loss, but need improvements in strength and standardization.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Using hair follicles can improve skin drug delivery.
7 citations
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” New methods improve stem cell delivery for heart disease, but challenges remain.
4 citations
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March 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) is a useful tool for studying how drugs interact with skin and diagnosing skin disorders, despite some limitations.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Science, Engineering and Health Studies” Nanocomposite patches improve drug delivery through the skin, offering controlled release and fewer side effects.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Hemp is a promising ingredient for skin products due to its healing and soothing properties.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Hair follicles are important for drug delivery through the skin, but better methods are needed to understand and improve this process.
Microneedling may help treat some autoimmune skin conditions, but more research is needed.
April 2026 in “BioNanoScience” A new microneedle system may improve hair loss treatment by delivering ketoconazole directly to hair follicles.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and BioTech Industry” AI-enhanced smart patches can personalize drug delivery for better treatment outcomes.
March 2026 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Aloe vera is effective and safe for skin and hair care.