August 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Finasteride, at doses of 5mg or higher, may negatively affect male fertility by reducing the expression of certain genes involved in sperm production.
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Finasteride microspheres help reduce hair loss for up to eight weeks with fewer side effects.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Phospholipid-coated nanoparticles penetrate hair follicles better than others, especially in pig ears.
January 2019 in “Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmaceutics and Nanotechnology” Nanotechnology can effectively deliver antimicrobial peptides for treating infections.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging skin cells change their lipid profiles due to stress, affecting skin health.
June 2024 in “MEDFARM Jurnal Farmasi dan Kesehatan” Rosemary oil nanoliposome gel is effective for promoting hair growth.
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January 2005 in “PubMed” RUM-loaded SLN shows promise for treating acne and hair loss topically.
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June 2025 in “Polymers” Polysaccharide-based niosomes improve drug delivery and show promise in cancer therapy but face challenges in scalability and stability.
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January 2002 in “Chinese Journal of Hospital Pharmacy” Finasteride tablets are stable and effective for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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February 2013 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology” Polymeric nanoparticles show promise for treating skin diseases.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The nanogel improves alopecia treatment by enhancing drug retention and targeting.
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August 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Erythrocyte-anchored nanoparticles improved Cepharanthine delivery and effectiveness for treating acute lung injury.
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September 2023 in “Foods” Microcapsules and effervescent tablets make insect lipids easier to consume.
The new skin cream with zinc oxide nanoparticles is stable, spreads well, and doesn't deeply penetrate the skin.
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November 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” Spanlastic nano-vesicles improve famotidine's effectiveness and absorption.
December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Spironolactone nano-formulations show promise for treating skin disorders, but more research is needed for safety and effectiveness.
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August 2019 in “Turkish Journal of Chemistry” Researchers made minoxidil efficiently using cobalt ferrite nanoparticles as a reusable catalyst.
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October 2004 in “Biology of Reproduction” PNU157706 reduced rat sperm movement and fertility without affecting offspring health.
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May 2016 in “Molecular biology of the cell” A protein in plants needs to bind two lipids to help with root hair growth, and this process is similar across different plant species.
November 2025 in “Pharmacological Research” Plant-derived nanoparticles from Polygoni Multiflori Radix promote hair growth better than Minoxidil by affecting androgen pathways.
January 2009 in “The Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy” The Potts-Guy model best predicts skin permeability for the tested drugs.
December 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” A new combination of tadalafil and finasteride improves drug performance and stability.
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December 2013 in “Scientific Reports” A new method quickly creates controllable cell clusters for tissue engineering and drug testing.
July 2021 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The finasteride nanogel could be an effective topical treatment for hair loss.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The silk fibroin hydrogel with FGF-2-liposome can potentially treat hair loss in mice.
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April 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Nanoemulgel is a better way to deliver drugs through the skin for various conditions.
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April 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve minoxidil skin permeation, but more research needed for effective hair growth.