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December 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” The method effectively detects banned substances in urine for sports antidoping.
November 1995 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The concentric mini-micrografting method is effective for extensive baldness, creating a natural look and efficiently using donor hair.
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July 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
July 2013 in “Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Open Access” Formulation F1 is the best for delivering finasteride effectively.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The nanogel improves alopecia treatment by enhancing drug retention and targeting.
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January 1971 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Mice hair follicles take in the amino acid cystine.
September 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” A new tissue adhesive helps wounds heal better by allowing more cells to enter.
30 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This method is effective for needle-free HIV-1 vaccination by activating immune responses in the skin.
A new method can quickly and accurately detect illegal chemicals in hair loss products.
45 citations
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August 1994 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Method detects finasteride in plasma and semen with high sensitivity and accuracy.
February 2026 in “PubMed” Microneedles with Astragalus and minoxidil improve hair growth.
August 2023 in “Cell Proliferation” Human cells in plasma-derived gels can potentially mimic hair follicle environments, improving hair regeneration therapies.
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July 2019 in “Fibers And Polymers/Fibers and polymers”
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences”
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February 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using glued nylon suture or mesh improves cell retention in skin cell transplants.
January 2020 in “Brazilian Journal of Health and Pharmacy” Nanostructured lipid carriers can improve finasteride delivery for better hair loss treatment.
Microneedle technology is effective for skin rejuvenation and enhancing cosmeceutical delivery, with ongoing innovation and increasing commercialization.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new dissolving microneedle system effectively delivers minoxidil for hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
18 citations
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January 2006 in “Analytical Sciences” Method accurately measures minoxidil concentration in medicines.
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March 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) is a useful tool for studying how drugs interact with skin and diagnosing skin disorders, despite some limitations.
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May 2021 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Transferosomes effectively deliver drugs through the skin, improving treatment for skin disorders.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
January 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Iontophoresis greatly improves skin absorption of certain substances, especially in hairy mice.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Finasteride-loaded microemulsions can effectively enhance skin delivery for treating hair loss.
October 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The nanoparticles effectively deliver herbal extract to enhance hair growth.
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January 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanoporous silica entrapped lipid-drug complexes significantly improve the solubility and absorption of drugs that don't dissolve well in water.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Analytical Letters” The method quickly and accurately measures minoxidil in drugs, comparable to standard techniques.
January 2025 in “New Journal of Chemistry” Hollow mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles are promising for biomedical use.