June 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” A dissolving microneedle patch with dutasteride offers effective, long-lasting hair loss treatment with fewer side effects.
November 2025 in “Advanced Science” A new nanozyme using EGCG and L-arginine boosts hair growth by safely increasing beneficial oxidative stress.
April 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” A new microneedle system effectively treats hair loss by delivering drugs directly to hair follicles.
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April 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Minoxidil nanoparticles significantly boost hair growth in mice compared to regular minoxidil.
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February 2011 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Medium-sized particles penetrate hair follicles better than smaller or larger ones, which could improve delivery of skin treatments.
August 2025 in “Applied Sciences” Peroxide-rich plasma-activated water is gentler on hair than nitrate-rich formulations.
Niosomes improve aminexil's effectiveness in preventing hair loss without needing propylene glycol.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” New dissolving and implantable microneedle patches have been created for a long-lasting, non-invasive delivery of the drug finasteride.
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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.
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December 2019 in “The Plant Journal” Nitrate helps plants manage phosphate uptake and starvation responses through NIGT1 proteins.
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January 2023 in “Molecular Biomedicine” 3D-printed microneedles can precisely regrow hair in targeted areas.
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April 2025 in “ACS Applied Nano Materials” A new treatment using dissolvable microneedles with nickel-copper and minoxidil improves hair growth and health in androgenetic alopecia.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics” The treatment improved survival and controlled cancer spread but required managing side effects like rashes.
September 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Targeting hair follicles can effectively promote hair growth and treat hair disorders.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The device safely increased hair growth and thickness in men with hair loss.
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” A new lab-grown lung model helps study adenoviruses and test antiviral drugs.
January 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride-coated microneedles effectively deliver the drug with minimal scalp damage and high stability.
Researchers developed a new device that improves non-incision hair transplant efficiency.
59 citations
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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.
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June 2018 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The human hair follicle can store topical compounds and be targeted for drug delivery with minimal side effects.
October 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” The new hair loss treatment combining nitric oxide and minoxidil in a special carrier is effective for hair regrowth.
December 2023 in “Journal of materials chemistry. B” A new nanoemulsion increases oxygen for hair cells, leading to better hair growth.
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April 2020 in “PubMed” 21 citations
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April 2018 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” SER120 nasal spray effectively reduces nighttime urination and is safe for patients.
February 2023 in “Default Digital Object Group” 19 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Nanomaterials” NH-Tween-80 is a promising stable gel for treating acne.
150 citations
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May 1993 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Mouse Notch is important for determining cell roles in hair follicles.
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December 2005 in “Journal of controlled release” P-SLN nanoparticles effectively deliver podophyllotoxin to the skin.