November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of PPARγ are found in varying amounts in human skin and its parts, which could affect how skin treatments work.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, which could be a new target for treating hair loss and other skin conditions driven by testosterone.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Natural Products” Calanthoside, a potential hair growth stimulant, was successfully synthesized using a new, efficient method.
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April 2023 in “Biology” Plant and algal lipid droplets are promising for natural oil production but need better extraction methods.
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January 1971 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
October 2025 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Cubosomal gels enhance skin absorption of cetirizine better than niosomal gels.
January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” Liposomes with butterfly pea extract and clove oil are stable and effective according to users.
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August 2004 in “Tetrahedron” Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
June 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Nanoemulsions can effectively improve the delivery of certain hydrophobic molecules.
November 2024 in “Pharmaciana” The optimized chia seed oil hair serum is stable and meets all physical requirements.
A new method allows for controlled, long-lasting delivery of retinoic acid through the skin with less inflammation.
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November 1960 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Hair growth stages don't significantly change lipid content in mouse skin.
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June 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Researchers found that certain lipids, especially vitamin D3, are lower in prematurely grey hair than in pigmented hair.
11 citations
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May 2016 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” A substance called 15-deoxy prostaglandin J2 can cause hair follicle cells to die, which might explain how prostaglandin D2 can lead to hair loss.
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April 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The new dutasteride formula can be applied to the skin, may promote hair growth, and has fewer side effects.
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January 2020 in “Engineered science”
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October 2018 in “Фармацевтичний часопис” Biogenic surfactants should be explored as safer alternatives in dermatological products.
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August 2021 in “Journal of fiber science and technology” Chitin nanofibrils are better at stabilizing oil droplets in emulsions than cellulose nanofibrils.
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July 2014 in “Molecular pharmaceutics” New micelle nanocarriers deliver Tacrolimus more effectively to skin layers for psoriasis treatment than the current Protopic ointment.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Public Health in Africa” Combining beeswax and oleum cacao in the carrier system boosts hair growth.
November 2023 in “Ensaios e Ciência C Biológicas Agrárias e da Saúde” Optimal hair heat protectant spreadability is achieved with 4% shea butter and coconut oil, and 0.64% cetostearyl alcohol.
March 2026 in “Adipocyte” Spt4 and Spt6 are essential for fat cell development.
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January 2007 Porcine skin is a good substitute for human skin in drug diffusion tests.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
July 2024 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Licorice extract helps hair growth and may treat hair loss.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Improved finasteride formula allows slow, sustained release and better absorption for patients.
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January 2002 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” New pregnane derivatives were more effective than finasteride at inhibiting a key enzyme for male pattern baldness.
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June 2005 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Lecithin organogels could be good for applying drugs to the skin because they are stable, safe, and can improve drug absorption.
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April 1997 in “Journal of Lipid Research” Linoleate deficiency in rats reduces growth and n-6 polyunsaturate accumulation, causing mild symptoms.
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October 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Dutasteride-loaded nanoparticles coated with Lauric Acid-Chitosan show promise for treating hair loss due to their controlled release, low toxicity, and potential to stimulate hair growth.