July 2025 in “The Journal of Physiology” C-tactile afferents are linked to emotional touch and social bonding through hair movement.
2 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” Fenugreek seed extract in a nanoparticle gel could be a promising new treatment for hair loss.
Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
140 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles improve drug delivery in various body parts, are safe and painless, and show promise in cosmetology, vaccination, insulin delivery, and other medical applications.
26 citations
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December 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Balding men seen as older, less attractive, and less confident.
61 citations
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June 2010 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Cationic polymers improved liposome stability and increased skin absorption of aciclovir and minoxidil.
39 citations
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April 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve minoxidil skin permeation, but more research needed for effective hair growth.
5 citations
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August 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Propylene glycol and ethanol increase finasteride skin absorption, sodium lauryl sulfate doesn't.
82 citations
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May 2009 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Caffeine penetrates human skin in lab tests similarly to real-life conditions, but actual skin use is still essential for accurate results.
61 citations
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April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caucasian women's hair appears thickest in their 20s, with perceived thinning after mid-30s due to both decreasing density and diameter.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” People with more knowledge about their hair loss condition and those who see it as a serious issue are more likely to seek treatment.
29 citations
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September 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” Transcutol® helps drugs penetrate the skin more effectively in various formulations.
26 citations
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May 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” PEVs effectively deliver minoxidil through skin.
16 citations
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August 2014 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Special nanoparticles increased skin absorption of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
84 citations
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July 2008 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Ethosomes improve finasteride delivery through skin for hair loss treatment.
47 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Nanoparticulate systems improve drug delivery by controlling release, protecting drugs, changing absorption and distribution, and concentrating drugs in targeted areas.
35 citations
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June 2017 in “Pharmaceutical research” Researchers developed a model that shows hair follicles increase skin absorption of caffeine by 20%.
34 citations
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July 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Ion-paired risedronate significantly increases skin penetration without irritation compared to risedronate alone.
30 citations
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March 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Optimized film improves finasteride skin absorption and treatment efficiency.
28 citations
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” New lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering hair loss treatments but need improvement for better skin penetration.
20 citations
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June 2016 in “Magnesium research” Hair follicles help magnesium get through the skin more effectively.
16 citations
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January 2012 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” The herbal cream was found to be a safe and effective alternative for hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
14 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis”
7 citations
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different hair types from various ethnic groups affect hair shine due to characteristics like thickness and shape.
46 citations
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October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Nutrition is important for skin health, and changing diet can help prevent and treat skin diseases.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Men and women in infertile couples feel using donor sperm may cause more stress and marital issues than using donor eggs.
39 citations
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November 2016 in “Pharmaceutics” The hair follicle pathway significantly affects how easily water-loving chemicals pass through the skin.
16 citations
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March 2008 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Different factors like pH, gel type, and chemical enhancers affect how well hydrocortisone gets into hair follicles, and less hydrated skin doesn't work well with the test method.
December 2023 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” IPM enhances skin penetration of hydrophilic drugs.