82 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” New gels using cellulose nanocrystals effectively deliver minoxidil to hair follicles, promoting hair regrowth.
10 citations
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January 1994 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” Ceramide treatment can strengthen and protect hair from damage.
16 citations
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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.
6 citations
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October 2011 in “ISRN Ophthalmology” Higher testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate levels may help diagnose meibomian gland dysfunction.
7 citations
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April 2023 in “Biomedicines” Dihydrotestosterone boosts inflammation in fat cells more than testosterone.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of The Society of Japanese Women Scientists” Murine hair has specific types of ceramides and glucosylceramides but lacks acylceramides.
August 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Topical ceramide treatment partially improves the skin condition in Jack Russell Terriers with a genetic skin disorder.
A new topical treatment using micelles shows promise for safer and more effective hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
5 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of Lipid Research” SCD1 inhibitors can cause skin issues in rodents.
159 citations
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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.
August 2025 in “ACS Omega” New compounds show promise as nonsteroidal treatments for hair loss.
21 citations
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November 2015 in “Phytomedicine” Glycyrrhizic acid may help reduce unwanted hair growth.
4 citations
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July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Certain hormones can reduce skin oil and hair growth, potentially helping treat acne and excessive hair in women.
July 2025 in “Derecho y cambio social.” Policosanol biorefining shows promise for heart health, needing better academic-industrial collaboration.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Pdgfα signaling helps maintain fat cells in the skin and is important for hair growth, wound healing, and fighting infections.
January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” Liposomes with butterfly pea extract and clove oil are stable and effective according to users.
October 2024 in “SPIRE - Sciences Po Institutional REpository” 30 citations
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February 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 12 citations
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July 2017 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” N‐AOHPA is a promising alternative to traditional surfactants for better hair conditioning.
3 citations
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September 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Methyl caprate greatly increases drug absorption through the skin and is better than other enhancers.
October 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical glycopyrrolate lotion helped reduce excessive sweating from eating in a diabetic man.
11 citations
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April 2017 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Lipid-based nanocosmeceuticals improve skin therapy by enhancing ingredient delivery and effectiveness for anti-aging and skin disorders.
July 2024 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Licorice extract helps hair growth and may treat hair loss.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Chalmers Publication Library (Chalmers University of Technology)” Cubosomes enhance antimicrobial peptide stability and effectiveness.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” The emulgel with 11.5% oil and 1.75% gelling agent effectively delivers fluconazole topically with improved spreadability and stability.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Gypenosides from Gynostemma pentaphyllum were found to have anti-aging effects, increasing skin collagen and reducing wrinkles.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The gel with CBD and EPA reduced wrinkles, improved skin hydration and elasticity, and had strong anti-aging effects.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics X” Desmopressin-loaded liposomes can effectively deliver drugs through the skin, improving bioavailability and patient compliance.