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July 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Adapalene microemulsions improve drug delivery through hair follicles, enhancing acne treatment.
January 2024 in “RSC pharmaceutics” Removing the outer skin layer increases drug absorption and offers non-invasive treatment options, with some methods allowing for quick skin recovery.
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August 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.
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November 2018 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” A wearable cap-like device using light therapy reduced scalp skin lesions by 71% and was painless.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” A new mouse model helps understand and find treatments for alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Tattoo machine-assisted drug delivery may improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
November 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” SEPA 0009 is a promising and safe skin penetration enhancer for topical use.
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March 2012 in “ATLA. Alternatives to laboratory animals” Hair follicles significantly affect the skin absorption of some drugs.
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April 2012 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Improving skin barrier and using antifungal treatments can help manage dandruff.
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June 2020 in “Cutis” Poor nutrition can lead to skin diseases in hospitalized patients and should be quickly identified and treated.
June 2025 in “International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports” Ayurvedic treatment successfully regrew hair in a woman with alopecia areata.
September 2021 in “Medical lasers” Laser treatment followed by a special hair growth solution increased hair count and thickness without side effects.
April 2015 in “Our Dermatology Online” Zinc supplements and diet changes can effectively treat zinc deficiency and prevent complications.
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November 2013 in “JAMA dermatology” Clobetasol propionate, 0.05%, is more effective and safe for treating childhood alopecia areata than hydrocortisone, 1%.
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” Noni fruit extract, specifically the FEA-3 sub-fraction, can increase hair growth and reduce baldness in male rabbits, potentially acting like common hair loss treatments.
Topical finasteride accumulates in the skin with minimal absorption into the bloodstream.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Dissolving microneedles show promise for delivering medication through the skin but face challenges like manufacturing complexity and regulatory hurdles.
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April 2019 in “International Immunology” The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
Natural adsorbents in cosmetics can significantly reduce skin and hair pollution.
November 2019 in “BMC veterinary research” The hair loss in Belgian Blue crossbred calves was caused by a diet issue, not by disease or infection.
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January 2023 in “Langmuir” Solubility in skin changes with hydration, affecting chemical absorption.
December 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” These new skin treatments are safer and more effective with minimal side effects.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Increasing zinc intake improved skin and hair symptoms in a rare genetic disorder.
July 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Aloe vera gel is effective for treating skin conditions and is used in many cosmetic products.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Finasteride-loaded nanogels are effective, safe, and improve drug absorption through the skin.
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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.
June 2022 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Brandt syndrome, with symptoms like skin rash, hair loss, and diarrhea, improves quickly with zinc supplements.
June 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low energy laser therapy effectively treats certain skin conditions and improves recovery time without side effects.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining microneedle-delivered ECM and radiofrequency improves skin elasticity and thickness more than ECM alone.
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November 2012 in “Pharmaceutical research” Fractional CO2 laser treatment significantly boosts drug and nanoparticle skin absorption, especially through hair follicles.