May 2024 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Biodegradable polymers can improve cannabinoid delivery but need more clinical trials.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Nanotechnology could improve scar treatment but needs more development.
December 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” These new skin treatments are safer and more effective with minimal side effects.
August 2024 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Decursin shows promise for treating cancer, neuroprotection, inflammation, and hair loss.
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November 2018 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Ethosomes are effective, safe carriers for delivering drugs through the skin.
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March 2022 in “Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy” A new, quick method detects minoxidil using silver nanoparticles.
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
42 citations
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June 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” 3D printing can make microneedles for drug delivery faster and cheaper.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Chitosan-decorated nanoparticles can improve skin delivery and reduce side effects of finasteride.
March 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Polymeric nanohydrogels show potential for skin drug delivery but have concerns like toxicity and regulatory hurdles.
29 citations
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November 2015 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Infrared light can trigger drug release from gold nanoparticle carriers in hair follicles.
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April 2022 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Using three different drugs together may better treat eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
4 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Nanoliposomes effectively deliver hair-growth peptides into hair follicles.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling, especially with drugs, effectively treats hair loss.
January 2026 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Advanced hydrogels can autonomously deliver drugs to treat radiation skin injuries, but challenges remain for clinical use.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” New treatments for hair loss show promise with advanced therapies and better targeting.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Advanced Research” CDK inhibitors may help treat ARDS and psoriasis but need more testing for safety and effectiveness.
32 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanoformulations improve drug delivery through the skin, reducing side effects and enhancing effectiveness.
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July 2009 in “Drug Metabolism and Disposition” Finasteride breakdown products found in bile and urine, helps understand drug safety and effectiveness.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Nanomaterials” Microemulsions could improve skin drug delivery but face challenges like complex creation and potential toxicity.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and BioTech Industry” AI-enhanced smart patches can personalize drug delivery for better treatment outcomes.
October 2025 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” Retinoids may improve hair growth in androgenic alopecia when used with other treatments.
170 citations
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September 2020 in “Viruses” Drug repositioning offers a cost-effective, lower-risk way to treat diseases and pandemics like COVID-19.
136 citations
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April 2013 in “Clinical Cancer Research” The drug IPI-926 is safe at 160 mg daily and may help treat certain tumors, especially basal cell carcinoma.
68 citations
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February 2011 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Keratin films from human hair can potentially replace human nail plates for drug testing.
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.