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The new delivery system makes retinol and niacinamide more stable and effective for anti-aging and skin-brightening.
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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.
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August 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Freeze-dried dexamethasone nanoparticles in a hydrogel are stable and effective for treating alopecia areata.
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Minoxidil nanoliposomes boost hair growth and reduce scalp bacteria better than regular minoxidil.
June 2015 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” The congress showed advancements in skin hydration, barrier function, and safe, effective new cosmetic formulations.
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November 2015 in “Nanomedicine” Improved Finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
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April 2011 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Particles around 100 nm can penetrate and stay in hair follicles without passing through healthy skin, making them safe for use in topical products and useful for targeted drug delivery.
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new device, IVL-PPF Microsphere®, was created to deliver a hair loss drug for up to 3 months with one injection, potentially replacing daily pills.
June 2025 in “Medical academic journal” Modified liposomes with exosomes effectively deliver RNA to stem cells.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Chitosan-coated nanoparticles improve skin delivery of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Nanomaterials” NH-Tween-80 is a promising stable gel for treating acne.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Electrospun nanofiber mats are effective drug carriers for improving wound healing.
December 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” Injectable cryogels can deliver drugs and aid tissue repair with minimal surgery.
June 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Nanocarrier-based treatments show promise for better hair growth in androgenetic alopecia but need more research.
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September 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Minoxidil nanoparticles can potentially be a more effective treatment for hair growth than current treatments.
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January 2020 Resveratrol-loaded nanoparticles show promise for lung cancer treatment.
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January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Natural polymers can protect, repair, and promote hair regrowth.
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August 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles show promise for skin treatments but need better formulation strategies.
The research found that nanoparticles coated with chitosan improved the skin penetration of the drug finasteride.
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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.
January 2025 in “RSC Pharmaceutics” Smart microneedles using advanced tech could improve psoriasis treatment.
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January 2023 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” Ethosomes are a promising way to deliver drugs through the skin.
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April 2011 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” Anionic liposome formulations of finasteride may effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects.