January 2026 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” New technologies replicate human skin for testing without animals.
6 citations
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April 2022 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Cefazolin-loaded nanoparticles in nanofibers can help heal wounds and support regeneration.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Placenta extract in novasomes improved rat hair growth better than minoxidil and placenta extract in liposomes.
10 citations
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November 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” New laser particles can track thousands of cells in 3D models, improving single-cell analysis.
15 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Smaller mesoporous nanoparticles can improve the effectiveness of topical drugs by penetrating skin furrows.
87 citations
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August 2017 in “Scientific Reports” The nanofiber scaffolds improved skin wound healing by supporting cell growth and tissue repair.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Optimized microneedles promote hair regrowth better than minoxidil without safety risks.
February 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” A new method using Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) in a microneedle can promote hair regrowth more efficiently and is painless, minimally invasive, and affordable.
12 citations
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May 2022 in “Plants” Nano-phytopharmaceuticals show promise but need more research for safe, effective use in treating certain disorders.
14 citations
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November 2019 in “Materials” Diamond nanoparticles can penetrate skin and reach hair follicles, useful for imaging applications.
6 citations
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January 2025 in “Molecules” Combining polymers and lipids may improve antioxidant delivery for wound healing, but practical challenges remain.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” A new treatment using dissolvable microneedles with nickel-copper and minoxidil improves hair growth and health in androgenic alopecia.
14 citations
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November 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” Spanlastic nano-vesicles improve famotidine's effectiveness and absorption.
21 citations
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June 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Goat placenta in microneedle patches is effective and safe for skin regeneration.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry” Zinc oxide nanoparticles made from Monotheca buxifolia leaves showed strong antibacterial, antioxidant, and moderate hair growth effects.
January 2018 in “Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin)” Nanocrystals and nanoparticles can enhance drug delivery for skin applications by improving solubility and dissolution rates.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Tiny particles improved delivery of hair loss treatments to hair follicles, with lipid-based particles performing best.
20 citations
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January 2022 in “Polymers” Nanoparticles added to natural materials like cellulose and collagen can improve cell growth and wound healing, but more testing is needed to ensure they're safe and effective.
January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The new treatment using tiny lipid carriers to deliver minoxidil and latanoprost directly to hair follicles shows promise for alopecia.
24 citations
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October 2019 in “Biomaterials Research” Minoxidil in HA-PLGA nanoparticles effectively treats alopecia through skin delivery.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Chitosan scaffolds with silver nanoparticles effectively treat infected wounds and promote faster healing.
December 2022 in “Small methods” A new hair loss treatment using dissolving microneedles was found to speed up hair growth and was more effective than daily use of common hair growth drugs.
61 citations
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May 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Nanocrystals improve skin penetration and stability of caffeine, suggesting a new method for delivering similar substances through the skin.
17 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Researchers developed a nanomedicine for acne treatment that delivers medication with less irritation and is non-irritating for oily skin.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cluster Science” Metal nanoparticles show promise for treating hair loss but need more research to ensure safety.
January 2026 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” Zinc oxide nanoparticles made from Tridax procumbens leaves show strong antibacterial and anticancer effects.
July 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” A new microneedle system with minoxidil nanoparticles effectively promotes hair regrowth with fewer side effects.
28 citations
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” New lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering hair loss treatments but need improvement for better skin penetration.
4 citations
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June 2022 in “ACS applied materials & interfaces” New wig coating technique makes them more durable, UV resistant, and less static.
26 citations
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August 2016 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A boronic acid copolymer quickly forms cell clusters, useful for tissue and tumor modeling.