May 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Choosing the right emollients and emulsifiers can improve the effectiveness of active ingredients in cosmetics.
161 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Liposomes with certain properties can effectively deliver drugs deep into hair follicles.
April 2026 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Cinnamic acid in hydrogels can effectively fight fungi but spreads less than in solution.
February 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Chitosan-coated nanocapsules improve minoxidil delivery for better hair regrowth.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The optimized microemulsion with cinnamon oil effectively delivers finasteride through the skin without damaging hair.
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May 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” PEVs effectively deliver minoxidil through skin.
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August 2014 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Lipid-coated silica nanoparticles penetrate human skin more deeply than bare silica nanoparticles.
January 2026 in “Biomacromolecules” A new topical method using peptides boosts hair growth effectively with less finasteride and fewer side effects.
September 2025 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” Shampoos with sodium lauroyl methylaminopropionate improve hair lubrication and reduce irritation.
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April 2023 in “Bioengineering & Translational Medicine” STAR particles are safe, comfortable, and effective for enhancing drug delivery through the skin.
January 2014 in “Journal of Central South University(Science and Technology)” PPCM microspheres can effectively release finasteride over 42 days.
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January 2019 in “Česká a slovenská farmacie” Microneedles could make it easier and less painful to deliver more types of drugs through the skin.
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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.
The tablets are easy to make, look good, work well, and are ready for mass production.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” PLGA-based microneedles show promise for painless, long-term drug delivery but need design and safety improvements.
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January 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” Nanostructured lipid carriers can improve alopecia treatment by enhancing drug delivery and promoting hair growth.
The new dutasteride gel improves hair growth for treating baldness.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Microneedles offer a painless way to deliver drugs effectively but need more research before they can be widely used.
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” Microneedle patches with alpha-arbutin and resveratrol can effectively reduce skin pigmentation without irritation.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Plant-based nanovesicles effectively deliver finasteride for hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
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March 2013 in “Expert opinion on drug delivery” Optimizing drug delivery to hair follicles is crucial for effective treatment.
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Dissolving microneedles improve the delivery of traditional Chinese medicine by making it easier, safer, and more effective.
July 2024 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Nanostructured lipid carriers effectively deliver tofacitinib to hair follicles, reversing hair loss in alopecia areata.
January 2024 in “IFMBE proceedings”
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April 2019 in “American Journal of PharmTech Research” Emulgels effectively deliver hydrophobic drugs for skin conditions like acne and psoriasis.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Nanotechnology could improve scar treatment but needs more development.
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January 2020 in “Research” Microneedle technology has advanced for painless drug delivery and sensitive detection but faces a gap between experimental use and clinical needs.
January 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Argan oil-based nano carriers could potentially deliver caffeine to hair follicles to treat hair loss.
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May 2011 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” A new liposomal system for applying dutasteride to the skin was developed, showing better skin absorption and stability, potentially improving treatment for hair loss.
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March 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” The new Brigatinib nanocarrier is more effective against lung cancer cells than the free drug.