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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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June 2019 in “Nanomaterials” Nanotube-based hair treatments could improve hair health and growth, and offer long-lasting effects.
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February 2013 in “PubMed” 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride can help treat skin disorders stimulated by androgens, such as hair loss and acne.
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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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November 2024 in “Cosmetics” Ethosomes enhance skin penetration better than liposomes, benefiting therapeutic and cosmetic applications.
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December 2020 in “Molecules” A new delivery system makes Curcumin more effective and safer against viruses.
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May 2023 in “Cancer Nanotechnology” The new drug delivery system effectively targets lung cancer cells.
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June 2025 in “Polymers” Polysaccharide-based niosomes improve drug delivery and show promise in cancer therapy but face challenges in scalability and stability.
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September 2023 in “Molecules” These methods help understand cell structures and reactions.
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” The new delivery system improved hair growth in alopecia treatment.
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May 2023 in “Nanomaterials” Microemulsions could improve skin drug delivery but face challenges like complex creation and potential toxicity.
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February 2023 in “Materials today bio” The treatment effectively promotes hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia without causing skin irritation.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new version of minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, was made using nanotechnology. This version, called minoxidil cubosomes, works better and causes fewer skin reactions than the old version. It also penetrates and stays in the skin better, promoting hair regrowth. It's safe and could be a good alternative to current treatments.
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June 2019 in “Marine Drugs” Chitosan is a sustainable, versatile ingredient in cosmetics, enhancing skin hydration and anti-aging while promoting eco-friendly practices.
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September 2021 in “Materials” The review discussed the potential of lipid-based drug delivery systems in regenerative medicine, emphasizing their ability to enhance tissue repair and regeneration. These systems, such as liposomes and dendrimers, protected therapeutic proteins and peptides from degradation and provided controlled delivery, improving cell survival, differentiation, and engraftment. Challenges in regenerative therapies, particularly in older patients or those with conditions like diabetes, were noted, with nanotechnology offering solutions through sustained, controlled release of therapeutic agents. Various studies demonstrated promising results, such as improved wound healing and reduced inflammation, highlighting the significant role of lipid nano-formulations in tissue repair. Despite their potential, challenges in industrial production of liposomal formulations remained. The authors concluded that combining lipid-based delivery systems with cell-based therapies could improve regeneration outcomes, suggesting a collaborative approach for future advancements in the field.
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November 2023 in “Applied Materials Today” Nanoemulsions can effectively treat skin cancer with fewer side effects.
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February 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” 3D bioprinting improves wound healing by precisely creating scaffolds with living cells and biomaterials, but faces challenges like resolution and speed.