July 2020 in “CRS 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting” Researchers developed a new skin patch that delivers more finasteride into the skin, potentially improving treatment for hair loss and prostate issues.
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October 2025 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Lipid-based nanocosmeceuticals improve skin therapy by enhancing ingredient delivery and effectiveness for anti-aging and skin disorders.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
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August 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new microneedle patch effectively promotes hair growth by increasing blood vessel formation around hair follicles.
November 2023 in “Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” Scientists made nanoparticles from human hair proteins to improve drug delivery.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Cholesterol- and phospholipid-free niosomes improve deep skin drug delivery.
December 2023 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Molybdenum nanoparticles could be a new treatment for hair loss, working differently than minoxidil.
The research found that nanoparticles coated with chitosan improved the skin penetration of the drug finasteride.
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July 2021 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Nanoparticles sized between 470 and 750 nm are best for delivering substances like caffeine into hair follicles for absorption.
Hair follicles can effectively absorb nano-sized particles, making them potential targets for localized drug delivery.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” Liposome-composite hydrogel microspheres are promising for safe, controlled drug delivery.
January 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride-coated microneedles effectively deliver the drug with minimal scalp damage and high stability.
March 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” A new microneedle treatment could effectively regrow hair in androgenic alopecia.
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June 2023 in “Preprints.org” Hydrogel-forming microneedles are a safe and effective method for delivering drugs through the skin.
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November 2024 in “Gels” Hydrogel microneedles offer a painless, effective way to treat skin disorders.
October 2023 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Electrospun nanofibers might be a promising new treatment for hair loss.
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November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair and wool have complex microscopic structures with microfibrils and varying cystine content.
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April 2021 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Microneedling improves skin conditions and self-esteem when tailored to individual needs and combined with other treatments.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Phospholipid-coated nanoparticles penetrate hair follicles better than others, especially in pig ears.
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April 2012 in “Journal of controlled release” New method uses hair follicles to deliver drugs deep into the skin.
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November 2019 in “Materials” Diamond nanoparticles can penetrate skin and reach hair follicles, useful for imaging applications.
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July 2019 in “Chemical papers/Chemické zvesti” A new sensor can detect minoxidil accurately and effectively.
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August 2006 in “Biopolymers” Researchers extracted tiny keratin filaments from human hair by unzipping its outer layer.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” Bubble-based systems show promise for precise, targeted drug delivery and diagnosis, especially in cancer treatment.
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February 2017 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” The MPA-ISO cocrystal improved solubility and dissolution rate, while the others did not.
January 2025 in “Nanotechnology Reviews” Pumpkin seed extract can create copper oxide nanoparticles with potential antibacterial and cancer-fighting properties.
February 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Chitosan-coated nanocapsules improve minoxidil delivery for better hair regrowth.
January 2022 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Nanoparticles in sunscreen are generally safe as they stay on the skin's surface.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” MicroRNAs could help assess and manage multiple chronic diseases.
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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.