156 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of controlled release” Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.
January 2020 in “Korean journal of ophthalmology/Korean Journal of Ophthalmology” Minoxidil increases cell layer permeability by reducing tight junction proteins and raising ROS levels.
11 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Injecting non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid into the face improved skin hydration, texture, pores, and reduced wrinkles.
Nano-sized sunscreens may penetrate skin and pose toxicity risks.
78 citations
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May 2019 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” DPK-060 in poloxamer gel effectively treats skin infections, but nanocarriers don't enhance its efficacy.
117 citations
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November 2008 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” Microemulsions can effectively deliver drugs through the skin but require careful ingredient selection to avoid irritation.
122 citations
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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.
25 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Particle properties affect drug retention and release in minoxidil foams, with lipid nanoparticles having higher loading capacity.
October 2021 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” The active ingredient improves the strength of damaged hair fibers.
10 citations
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November 1984 in “Journal of Colloid and Interface Science” The study found that the Marangoni effect causes the uneven wetting of surfactant-coated hair due to the surfactant moving into the water.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “BMC genomics” A specific microRNA, chi-miR-30b-5p, slows down the growth of hair-related cells by affecting the CaMKIIδ gene in cashmere goats.
September 2024 in “Cutis” Sunscreen use may increase the risk of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
9 citations
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The torsional method effectively evaluates hair damage and the performance of hair care ingredients.
1 citations
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January 1987 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” The method accurately measures hair damage and strength, revealing effects of cosmetics and metal correlations.
January 2016 in “Mercer University Libraries (Mercer University)” The study successfully developed and evaluated effective topical formulations for skin treatments.
8 citations
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April 2012 in “Laser Physics Letters” Antiseptic particles penetrate deeper into hair follicles than non-antiseptic ones.
211 citations
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
August 2021 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Rubbing lotion or cream increases caffeine absorption through the skin but not rhododendrol.
17 citations
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September 2022 in “Biomaterials Research” The film-trigger applicator improves microneedle skin delivery and drug efficiency using simple finger force.
95 citations
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July 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Lipid nanoparticles can help deliver drugs through hair follicles but struggle to penetrate deeper skin layers.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The finasteride patch effectively treats hair loss by enhancing skin absorption.
68 citations
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February 2011 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Keratin films from human hair can potentially replace human nail plates for drug testing.
December 2023 in “Journal of molecular structure” Hair treatments and dehydration affect hair's lipid and protein behavior, influencing its flexibility and appearance.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of applied crystallography” The technique showed that human hair has two main parts, with 68% being rigid and the rest flexible, and water swelling affects its structure.
182 citations
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January 2000 in “Drug Development Research” Ethosomal carriers improve drug delivery through the skin better than traditional methods.
2 citations
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December 1954 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Fluid loss through rat skin is minimal when inactive but increases with skin activity and hair growth.
33 citations
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June 2007 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The conclusion is that measuring how drugs partition into artificial sebum is important for predicting their delivery into hair and sebaceous follicles, and it provides better information than traditional methods.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” Shampoo B, which uses water-soluble silicone, is better at detangling hair in wet conditions due to its two-layer conditioning film.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” Keratin film can effectively measure hair texture and adsorption properties.