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August 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Niosomes can effectively deliver Superoxide Dismutase to hair follicles, potentially helping prevent hair loss.
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December 2022 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” The dressing generates hydrogen sulfide to help heal wounds faster by reducing inflammation and promoting cell growth.
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July 2025 in “Advanced Science” The microneedles effectively kill MRSA and improve wound healing.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” The pumpkin seed oil niosomes are promising for skin and hair treatments because they are stable and effectively deliver the oil.
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January 2012 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Nanoparticles don't penetrate intact skin but can enter through pores or damaged skin.
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January 2000 in “Journal of pharmacopuncture” Microneedle Therapy System effectively treats acne, scars, and hair loss safely.
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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.
February 2026 in “PubMed” Microneedles with Astragalus and minoxidil improve hair growth.
February 2026 in “Molecules” BBR-SA nanomedicine is a safe and effective treatment for breast cancer.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” A new wound healing treatment using a graphene-based material with white light speeds up healing and reduces infection and scarring.
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June 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” New nanocarriers improve drug delivery for disease treatment.
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” SLN suspensions work as well as commercial solutions for minoxidil delivery, but are non-corrosive, making them a promising alternative.
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November 2024 in “Talanta” A new method was developed to detect pesticide residues on apples without damage.
January 2025 in “Analytical Methods” A new fluorescent material can detect dextran sulfate sodium, turning green when present, useful for forensic and environmental monitoring.
January 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” Titanium dioxide nanoparticles can help heal wounds faster and better.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new microneedle patch significantly improves melanoma treatment by using a special material to activate cancer-fighting drugs and disrupt cancer cells.
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July 2017 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Iron oxide nanoparticles mainly enter the skin through hair follicles and sebocytes, not the dermis.
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February 2020 in “Scientific reports” The nanohybrid system significantly improved wound healing and showed strong antibacterial activity.