January 2023 in “Theranostics” A patch with curcumin-zinc can improve hair growth and health by delivering beneficial particles to the skin, increasing hair follicles, and reversing effects of a hair loss hormone.
119 citations
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December 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Nanoparticles can deliver vaccines through hair follicles, triggering immune responses and providing protection.
June 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Polydeoxyribonucleotides may help with healing and anti-aging, but more research is needed.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The nanofibers improved cell adhesion and could be used for tissue-engineered blood vessels.
IP-PA1 helps grow hair in mice and affects human cell growth-related genes differently than traditional hair growth treatments.
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May 2024 in “Advanced NanoBiomed Research” Nanocarriers can improve skin drug delivery but face challenges in clinical use.
September 2025 in “Polymer Korea” Parsley-coconut oil nanoemulsion effectively promotes hair growth.
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January 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” March 2014 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering alopecia treatments to the skin.
September 2018 in “Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University)” FN nanofiber dressings improve wound healing and restore natural skin structure.
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January 2022 in “Frontiers in Chemistry” The patch speeds up deep wound healing.
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July 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Lipid nanoparticles can help deliver drugs through hair follicles but struggle to penetrate deeper skin layers.
January 2022 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Nanoparticles in sunscreen are generally safe as they stay on the skin's surface.
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May 2023 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Niosomes are the most effective at delivering drugs to the skin with minimal absorption into the body.
January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Silibinin-loaded micelles significantly protect hair from UV-B damage.
A new sprayable hydrogel helps heal wounds faster and reduces inflammation.
July 2024 in “International journal of agriculture and food sciences research.” The new fish peptide conditioner significantly improves and repairs damaged hair better than a commercial wheat protein conditioner.
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April 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Liposomes with certain properties can effectively deliver drugs deep into hair follicles.
March 2024 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” Polymeric microneedles offer a less invasive, long-lasting drug delivery method that improves patient compliance and reduces side effects.
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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.
November 2024 in “Elsevier eBooks” 2 citations
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February 2012 in “PubMed” Gp₄G promotes hair growth and improves skin health.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” Minoxidil-loaded nanoparticles effectively promote hair regrowth and are safe for use.
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December 2023 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” Nanoemulgel improves delivery and effectiveness of plant-based drugs for various conditions.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” Plant-derived nanovesicles show promise in cancer treatment but need standardized preparation.
August 2019 in “RIUnB Institutional Repository (University of Brasília)” Polymeric nanoparticles with dutasteride may effectively treat hair loss by targeting hair follicles.
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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.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The nanofiber membranes effectively promote wound healing and have strong antibacterial properties.
8 citations
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April 2012 in “Laser Physics Letters” Antiseptic particles penetrate deeper into hair follicles than non-antiseptic ones.
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August 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Nanoparticles can improve skin drug delivery but have challenges like toxicity and stability that need more research.