Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show potential for improving skin health in cosmetics, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The lotion and shampoo effectively treated scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
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March 2019 in “Pharmaceutical development and technology” Smaller particles of the drug carrier penetrated skin better, with 300 nm size being best for targeting hair follicles.
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March 2023 in “Materials” The GNP crosslinked scaffold with antibacterial coating is effective for rapid wound healing and infection prevention.
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March 2018 in “Current Drug Delivery” Topical finasteride can effectively treat male pattern baldness with fewer side effects than oral use.
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April 1993 in “Current Therapeutic Research” Both creams are equally safe, but hydrocortisone may cause more visible blood vessels.
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January 2008 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” Non-daily contraceptives cause fewer side effects and are more satisfying to women, and certain oral contraceptives can treat acne and seborrhoea, with a combination of chlormadinone acetate and ethinyl estradiol being highly effective and safe.
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August 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Orthosiphon stamineus leaf extract reduces oily skin and improves complexion better than zinc gluconate.
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Keratin-based particles safely improve hair strength, smoothness, and heat protection.
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October 2024 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” A 4% nanoparticle concentration and 4 Hz massage improve drug delivery into hair follicles.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Backhousia citriodora leaf extract effectively reduces oily skin across different ethnic groups.
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May 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacopolium” Nanoemulsion formulas from plants can effectively promote hair growth.
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December 2019 in “PLoS ONE” The new delivery system improved raloxifene's skin absorption and effectiveness against cancer cells.
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July 2015 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” Iontophoresis improves minoxidil delivery to hair follicles for hair loss treatment.
Botulinum toxin type A significantly reduces scalp psoriasis severity compared to placebo.
October 2024 in “Jurnal Pharmascience” Candlenut and celery extracts are effective for hair growth in spray form.