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January 2007 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” Liposomes better deliver minoxidil for hair loss treatment than niosomes.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP)” Combining cantigi and henna leaf extracts boosts antioxidant activity.
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August 2015 in “Plastic Surgery” Botulinum toxin may help reduce skin flap damage caused by cigarette smoke.
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June 2010 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters” Two new compounds were found to effectively reduce hair growth in mice.
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August 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Low-dose naltrexone might be a cheap and effective additional treatment for hair loss with scalp discomfort due to its anti-inflammatory effects and few side effects.
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January 2014 Improved methods create smaller, more effective gelatin nanoparticles for skin delivery, and new caffeine nanocrystals enhance absorption and effectiveness.
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July 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The safety and tolerability of low-dose oral minoxidil for treating hair loss in adolescents is not clearly determined.
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June 2017 in “Journal of biomedicine and translational research” Lychee fruit polyphenol (Oligonol®) may regulate genes linked to cell growth and inflammation in human scalp cells.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Science & Technology” Dissolving microneedles offer efficient, minimally invasive drug delivery through the skin.
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss.
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August 2014 in “Dermatology and Therapy” LOYON® is a safe and effective way to reduce cradle cap in infants and children.