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November 2024 in “Gels” Hydrogel microneedles offer a painless, effective way to treat skin disorders.
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June 2018 in “Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research” Microneedle technology is beneficial for drug delivery and could make vaccinations cheaper and more accessible.
January 2014 in “Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” Chinese comprehensive therapy effectively improves hair growth and scalp condition in androgenetic alopecia.
140 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles improve drug delivery in various body parts, are safe and painless, and show promise in cosmetology, vaccination, insulin delivery, and other medical applications.
July 2026 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Machine learning optimized microneedles promote hair regrowth better than minoxidil without safety risks.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” Rizatriptan benzoate-loaded dissolving microneedles are effective and convenient for treating acute migraines.
June 2025 in “Formosa Journal of Sustainable Research” Mangkokan leaf extract can fight bacteria and may help prevent hair loss and treat infections.
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August 2020 in “Polymers” The patch delivers more drugs through the skin effectively.
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September 2004 in “대한의생명과학회지” An extract made from Polygoni multiflori Radix, Angelica gigantis Radix, and Lycii Fructus was found to increase hair density and prevent hair loss in most users when applied daily for 18 months.
February 2026 in “PubMed” Microneedles with Astragalus and minoxidil improve hair growth.
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July 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Traditional Chinese medications can cause skin reactions, and better testing and reporting are needed to identify allergens.
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July 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” The microneedle device with rapamycin and epigallocatechin gallate effectively promoted hair regrowth in mice.
Acupuncture may effectively treat long-standing alopecia areata.
January 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The topical solution increased hair count but wasn't significantly better than placebo in other measures.
July 2018 in “Media Informasi” The 3:2 combination of pandan and snake plant extracts promotes hair growth effectively and is safe to use.
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May 2020 in “Annals of palliative medicine” Plum blossom needle acupuncture with qi-invigorating therapy is more effective for Seborrheic Alopecia than Western medicine.
Self-assembling peptide hydrogels effectively deliver drugs locally, enhancing treatment and reducing side effects.
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March 2021 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” Dendropanax, sea salt, and other extracts can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride solution helps treat hair loss.
A hair tonic with 7.5% daun talok and 2% daun pare promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Microneedles offer a painless way to deliver drugs effectively but need more research before they can be widely used.
September 2025 in “Medical Materials Research” Microneedles offer a painless, precise, and versatile method for drug delivery and disease treatment.
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March 2022 in “Macromolecular Rapid Communications” Polymer microneedles are a promising, painless alternative to traditional needles for delivering drugs through the skin.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The modified needle is safer for procedures by reducing injury risk.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Phenylephrine may help prevent hair loss from pulling on the hair roots.
The new microneedle system effectively delivers minoxidil for hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
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May 2024 in “Technology and Health Care” The ginseng cicada decoction effectively reduces atopic dermatitis symptoms and improves quality of life safely.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” Microneedle patches could replace injections but need more development for better use in medicine.
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January 2006 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” Adding TPGS to minoxidil solutions can improve skin penetration and retention, especially in water and PEG 400-based solutions.