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November 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” New physical methods like electrical currents, ultrasound, and microneedles show promise for improving drug delivery through the skin.
Herbal ingredients in cosmetics are popular for their benefits and fewer side effects.
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March 2024 in “Cell Transplantation” Engineered skin tissue is a promising tool for safer cosmetic testing.
December 2022 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” Cosmeceuticals are special products that improve skin and hair health and have benefits like treating acne and wrinkles, protecting from the sun, and helping with dandruff and hair growth.
61 citations
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April 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” Microneedles are effective for painless drug delivery and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
September 2021 in “C&EN global enterprise” Scientists have created a patch filled with tiny enzymes that can treat hair loss and regrow hair as effectively as common hair-loss drugs, but with fewer applications.
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May 2025 in “Advanced Science” Microspheric skin organoids can be used for drug testing, identifying Minoxidil as a Wnt pathway activator.
March 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Exosomes show promise in dermatology but need more research and FDA approval for clinical use.
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November 2025 in “Biomolecules” Hyaluronic acid hydrates and benefits skin and hair safely.
November 2025 in “Plant Science Today” Natural anti-aging products from plants may help improve skin health.
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April 2019 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new method for delivering drugs through the skin using biodegradable particles was found to be effective.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” Microneedle patches could replace injections but need more development for better use in medicine.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The cosmetic product improved melasma and skin quality without causing irritation.
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May 2019 in “Preprints.org” Chitin and chitosans from seafood waste are eco-friendly and useful in cosmetics for skin, hair, nail, and oral care.
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November 2005 Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy is effective for tracking compounds in the skin.
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December 2024 in “Pomeranian Journal of Life Sciences” Microneedling helps heal and rejuvenate skin and gums effectively.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Optimized microneedles promote hair regrowth better than minoxidil without safety risks.
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April 2025 in “Discover Pharmaceutical Sciences” Microneedle patches offer painless, effective drug delivery and are suitable for all ages.
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” New pharmaceutical biomaterials, especially nanomaterials, show promise for improving cancer treatment and disease diagnosis.
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December 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Niosomes are promising for skin drug delivery, offering benefits like improved drug penetration and stability.
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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August 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Micro-needling effectively improves wrinkles, scars, and hair growth, but proper technique and safety are important.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The U.S. FDA regulates cosmetics for appearance purposes, but not as strictly as some other countries.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair follicles can be used to deliver drugs effectively, especially using nanoparticles, for treating skin conditions.
November 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Topical PROTACs show promise for treating skin conditions but need better stability and delivery methods.
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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 2015 in “Journal of innovative optical health sciences/Journal of innovation in optical health science” Nanoparticles around 600-700 nm can effectively enter and stay in hair follicles for days, which may help in delivering drugs to specific cells.
10 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosomes have potential in skin treatments but need more research and are only used topically in the U.S.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Machine learning optimized microneedles promote hair regrowth better than minoxidil without safety risks.
June 2009 in “マテリアルインテグレ-ション” Men's cosmetic procedures need to consider male-specific differences for better results.