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July 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” New dissolving and implantable microneedle patches have been created for a long-lasting, non-invasive delivery of the drug finasteride.
June 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” 
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September 2024 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The microneedle patch helps heal infected wounds quickly and without scars.
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June 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride doesn't affect ovulation in normal women.
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April 2003 in “Biomaterials” Controlled release of growth factors in hydrogels improved hair growth in mice.
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August 1995 in “Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery” Using a CO₂ laser for hair transplants improves the surgery and may become important in future hair restoration.
May 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” January 2013 in “Российский журнал кожных и венерических болезней” The treatment improved hair growth and reduced hair loss.
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September 2014 in “Drug Delivery” Using microneedles before applying eflornithine cream can make it more effective at stopping hair growth.
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The May 2021 issue of the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology suggests injectables are becoming more reliable and may reduce the need for cosmetic surgery.