August 2021 in “Josai University Repository of Academia (Josai University)” The nanoparticles improved minoxidil's skin absorption, making them promising for skin treatments.
December 2023 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” IPM enhances skin penetration of hydrophilic drugs.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The treatment promotes hair growth, improves hair density, and reduces skin irritation.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanoporous silica entrapped lipid-drug complexes significantly improve the solubility and absorption of drugs that don't dissolve well in water.
April 2025 in “Jurnal Inovasi Bahan Lokal dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat” Varying propylenglycol affects the pH, specific gravity, and viscosity of wax apple leaf hair tonic, meeting Indonesian standards.
Encapsulating hair loss drugs in cyclodextrins improves their solubility and reduces scalp irritation.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” The TO-TF copolymer strengthens damaged hair effectively and sustainably.
Niosomes improve aminexil's effectiveness in preventing hair loss without needing propylene glycol.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Langmuir” Solubility in skin changes with hydration, affecting chemical absorption.
38 citations
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November 2016 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Nanoparticles with more oleic acid improved the delivery and stability of the drug spironolactone.
September 2024 in “Sasambo Journal of Pharmacy” The optimal pomegranate leaf extract shampoo formula effectively combats dandruff without causing hair loss.
202 citations
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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.
2 citations
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May 2012 in “Indian drugs” Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, works better and is more stable when delivered through specially prepared gels, leading to increased hair growth.
November 2024 in “Pharmaciana” The optimized chia seed oil hair serum is stable and meets all physical requirements.
January 2021 in “Indonesian Journal on Medical Science” The hair tonic with aloe vera and celery was successfully made, with the first formula being the most stable.
August 2025 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research” F4 and F6 hair gels showed promise for improving hair care but need more testing.
305 citations
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July 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Polysaccharides have many health benefits and are used in drugs, but isolating and purifying them is complex and requires careful methods.
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.
April 2011 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Chitosan-decorated nanoparticles improve skin delivery of finasteride, with PS404-b-PAA63 being most effective.
23 citations
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March 2019 in “Environmental Chemistry Letters” Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical Research and Reports” Method B with propylene glycol is better for stable low-concentration DPCP solutions for alopecia areata.
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.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The shampoo improves hair conditioning without using silicone.
December 2025 in “Applied Sciences” Argan oil complexes improve hair treatment by enhancing stability, antibacterial properties, and hair texture.
44 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Food Science” The best way to extract saponins from Eclipta prostrasta is using 70% ethanol, at 70°C for 3 hours with a 14:1 liquid to solid ratio.
February 2025 in “Universidade Nova de Lisboa's Repository (Universidade Nova de Lisboa)” 7 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hyaluronic acid reduces cell damage from DMSO in preserved human cells.
8 citations
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July 2012 in “Annals of biomedical engineering” Hair absorbs molecules differently based on their size, charge, and love for water, and less at higher pH; this can help make better hair products.
January 2010 in “EPub Bayreuth (University of Bayreuth)” Polyquaternium-87 reduces hair friction the most among tested polymers.
24 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin but may have side effects like irritation.