105 citations
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Ethosomes are effective for delivering drugs through the skin by penetrating deeply and targeting hair follicles.
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December 2017 in “Cosmetics” Effective sunscreen formulations can reduce skin absorption and enhance protection.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Chitosan-coated nanoparticles improve skin delivery of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
18 citations
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March 2014 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” New gel formulas without ethanol and propylene glycol, containing a minoxidil-methyl-β-cyclodextrin complex, have been created for treating hair loss.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Researchers developed a method to measure drugs in hair follicles and found that both water-loving and fat-loving drugs can be detected after being applied to the skin.
November 2025 in “Discover Pharmaceutical Sciences” The essential oils nanoemulsion promotes hair growth better than 2% minoxidil in mice.
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September 2008 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Artificial sebum L closely mimics human sebum for drug delivery research.
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September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Sodium Valproate nanospanlastics could be a safe and effective treatment for Androgenic Alopecia, with fewer side effects than minoxidil.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Cholesterol- and phospholipid-free niosomes improve deep skin drug delivery.
5 citations
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” The new delivery system improved hair growth in alopecia treatment.
21 citations
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Increased liposome fluidity boosts skin penetration of sodium fluorescein.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” TheDES improve drug delivery through the skin but need more safety checks.
11 citations
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December 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Ultrasound increases skin permeability but blocks hair follicles.
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August 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Combining letrozole and quercetin in spanlastics may improve breast cancer treatment.
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May 2007 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Different compounds move through artificial sebum at different rates, which can help choose the best ones for targeting hair follicles.
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December 2022 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Invasomes with natural terpenes can improve drug delivery through the skin.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cluster Science” Metal nanoparticles show promise for treating hair loss but need more research to ensure safety.
34 citations
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November 2023 in “Applied Materials Today” Nanoemulsions can effectively treat skin cancer with fewer side effects.
26 citations
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January 2024 in “Gels” Nanoemulgels could effectively treat skin diseases and may replace or complement current therapies.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Valproic acid microemulsions improve skin delivery compared to regular solutions.
21 citations
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June 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Goat placenta in microneedle patches is effective and safe for skin regeneration.
7 citations
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August 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Freeze-dried dexamethasone nanoparticles in a hydrogel are stable and effective for treating alopecia areata.
6 citations
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January 2025 in “Molecules” Combining polymers and lipids may improve antioxidant delivery for wound healing, but practical challenges remain.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Finasteride-loaded nanogels are effective, safe, and improve drug absorption through the skin.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The optimized microemulsion with cinnamon oil effectively delivers finasteride through the skin without damaging hair.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and BioTech Industry” AI-enhanced smart patches can personalize drug delivery for better treatment outcomes.
47 citations
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November 2012 in “Pharmaceutical research” Surface-modified nanoparticles mainly use non-follicular pathways to enhance skin permeation of ibuprofen and could improve treatment for inflammatory skin diseases.
19 citations
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January 2000 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Diclofenac salt delivery through skin varies based on the salt's counterions.
15 citations
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February 2013 in “Pharmaceutical nanotechnology” Finasteride delivery through skin improved using invasomes and iontophoresis.
82 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of drug targeting” Drugs penetrate scalp skin better than abdominal skin, with scalp hair follicles aiding in higher drug delivery.