86 citations
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August 2021 in “Polymers” Microneedles are effective for drug delivery, vaccinations, fluid extraction, and treating hair loss, with advancements in manufacturing like 3D printing.
April 2025 in “Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences” Anabolic steroid misuse is a major health issue causing severe health problems and requires better awareness and monitoring.
The FDA did not approve a testosterone drug because of safety concerns.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injections are effective and safe for rejuvenating neck, chest, and hands.
98 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Physicians should promote natural performance improvement and question drug-enhanced achievements.
57 citations
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December 1960 in “Archives of Dermatology” Steroid injections can help regrow hair in some alopecia cases.
39 citations
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June 2023 in “Advanced Materials” Microneedles offer a promising, painless, and efficient way to deliver vaccines and therapies directly to the skin.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Injectable therapy, especially with dutasteride, may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
14 citations
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April 2005 in “African Journal of Reproductive Health” Contraceptive implants are effective, long-lasting, and safe with manageable side effects.
34 citations
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November 1974 in “Archives of Dermatology” Smaller, diluted corticosteroid injections reduce the risk of vision loss.
21 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Drug misuse can cause serious eye infections and other severe side effects.
July 2023 in “Skin health and disease” Most UK survey participants had negative side effects from botulinum toxin injections, with many not fully recovering physically, emotionally, or financially.
63 citations
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August 1996 in “Forensic Science International” Cosmetic treatments like bleaching and perming can greatly reduce opiate levels in hair, possibly leading to false-negative drug tests.
The document concludes that scientists created various steroids with different properties, including a more effective semi-synthetic vitamin D.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” Two impurities in finasteride were identified and characterized as cyclohexyl and phenyl analogs.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticle-embedded microneedles improve drug delivery through the skin but face challenges in stability and safety.
16 citations
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August 2022 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” Transdermal exposure to certain steroids can be detected in urine for up to 14 days.
100 citations
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July 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Triamcinolone acetonide injections help hair regrow quickly in mild alopecia but not in severe cases.
December 2013 in “Pump Industry Analyst” The method effectively delivers vaccines through the skin without needles.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AI-09 is safe, effective, and reduces wrinkles for up to 6 months.
2 citations
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March 1977 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Nandrolone phenylpropionate injections thickened the skin and enlarged oil glands in female hairless hamsters.
16 citations
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July 2000 in “Dermatologic surgery” The multi-injection plate is a less painful and more efficient method for treating patchy hair loss.
49 citations
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May 2020 in “The Scientific World JOURNAL” Mesotherapy is a skin injection therapy used for pain and local conditions, with scientific support but needing more clinical trials.
49 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” The method effectively detects banned substances in urine for sports antidoping.
24 citations
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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.
September 2025 in “Medical Materials Research” Microneedles offer a painless, precise, and versatile method for drug delivery and disease treatment.
Self-assembling peptide hydrogels effectively deliver drugs locally, enhancing treatment and reducing side effects.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Microneedles offer a painless, effective, and easy-to-use hair loss treatment.
4 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Unregulated exosome-based injections can cause severe skin reactions and scarring.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A single steroid injection can cause serious side effects like Cushing Syndrome.