June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Silver nanoparticles from Pogostemon benghalensis may effectively fight lung cancer cells.
November 2025 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” SOD1 and KL are promising targets for new hair loss treatments.
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July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
May 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain drugs and supplements may contribute to hair loss in the frontal hairline in older women.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Microneedle arrays with nanotechnology show promise for painless drug delivery through the skin but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Researchers created immortal human skin cells with constant testosterone receptor activity to study hair loss and test treatments.
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September 2020 in “Polymers” The PCL/PHB blend allows for slower, more controlled curcumin release than individual polymers.
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January 2025 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” Microemulsions and nanoemulsions can effectively deliver drugs through the skin, but more research is needed to understand their differences and mechanisms.
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October 2020 in “PLoS ONE” Cooling can protect hair follicles from chemotherapy damage by reducing drug uptake.
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November 2023 in “Social Science & Medicine” Gendered social factors, not just biology, contribute to sex differences in adverse drug events.
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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.
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March 2024 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Dermatology drug use in Denmark mostly follows expected patterns, but further checks are needed for any misuse.
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December 2023 in “Nanomaterials” Combining specific nanoparticles with immune therapy significantly improves cancer treatment.
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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.
April 2026 in “Biomolecules” New treatments for PCOS using smart drug delivery, metabolic changes, and AI show promise but need more research.
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October 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanotechnology is improving drug delivery and targeting, with promising applications in cancer treatment, gene therapy, and cosmetics, but challenges remain in ensuring precise delivery and safety.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticle-embedded microneedles improve drug delivery through the skin but face challenges in stability and safety.
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August 2014 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Special nanoparticles increased skin absorption of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Nanocarriers can improve drug delivery through the skin by overcoming barriers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgen receptor activity blocks Wnt/β-catenin signaling, affecting hair growth and skin cell balance.
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January 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair problems are common and distressing for women, but increasing knowledge of treatments offers hope.