34 citations
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July 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
4 citations
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics (Basel)” Nanoparticle-based drug delivery to hair follicles is more effective when tested under conditions that match skin behavior.
January 2017 in “Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A 3:1 surfactant mixture in microemulsions can effectively deliver finasteride through the skin.
22 citations
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November 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” New physical methods like electrical currents, ultrasound, and microneedles show promise for improving drug delivery through the skin.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Jambura Journal of Mathematics” The Vogel Total Difference Approach Method helps reduce shipping costs in production delivery.
July 2013 in “Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Open Access” Invasomes with 0.5% limonene greatly improve skin delivery of finasteride.
September 2024 in “Medical Sains Jurnal Ilmiah Kefarmasian” Nanostructured lipid carriers improve anti-aging drug delivery and effectiveness in cosmetics.
60 citations
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July 2020 in “ACS Nano” Using CRISPR for gene editing in the body is promising but needs better delivery methods to be more efficient and specific.
36 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” Herbal nano-formulations show potential for effective skin delivery but need more research.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosome therapy with laser treatment helped hair regrowth in a child with a rare skin condition.
3 citations
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May 2014 in “PubMed” The method accurately measures finasteride in skin after using special carriers.
34 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Gene therapy shows promise for treating hair loss by targeting hair follicles.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Pharmaceutical research” The simulation showed that hypobaric pressure improves drug delivery through the skin, but stretching alone doesn't fully explain the increase.
151 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin but more research is needed on their long-term effects and skin penetration challenges.
November 2025 in “Medical alphabet” Physiotherapy methods can effectively stimulate hair growth in telogen alopecia.
32 citations
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November 2004 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Different tea tree oil mixtures absorb into hair follicles at varying levels, with microemulsion being the most effective.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Liposomes improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles, enhancing treatment for hair loss.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” New nanoparticles deliver plant extracts to hair follicles to treat conditions like hair loss and acne.
12 citations
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September 2021 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” Liposomal carriers can improve tissue regeneration by stabilizing and retaining growth factors.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosomes are important for skin treatments and hair growth but need more research for safe and effective use.
2 citations
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January 2014 Improved methods create smaller, more effective gelatin nanoparticles for skin delivery, and new caffeine nanocrystals enhance absorption and effectiveness.
January 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Herbal shampoos are a safe, sustainable, and effective alternative for hair care.
November 2024 in “RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218” The method increased hair volume, thickened strands, and reduced hair loss.
November 2023 in “Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” Scientists made nanoparticles from human hair proteins to improve drug delivery.
61 citations
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April 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” Microneedles are effective for painless drug delivery and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
37 citations
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December 2022 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” Smart delivery methods for CRISPR gene editing are crucial for clinical success.
16 citations
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July 1989 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Topical cyclosporin A doesn't work for alopecia totalis because it doesn't penetrate the skin well.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatitis” Topical immunotherapy is the best treatment for severe alopecia areata.
12 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Exosome therapy could help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
9 citations
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May 2019 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” The method could improve vitiligo treatment by effectively delivering therapy to hair follicles.