16 citations
,
October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.
January 2026 in “Preprints.org” Nanotechnology shows promise for treating hair loss but faces safety and approval challenges.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Nanocarriers could improve hair loss treatments by delivering drugs directly to hair follicles.
June 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Nanocarrier-based treatments show promise for better hair growth in androgenetic alopecia but need more research.
233 citations
,
February 2018 in “Polymers” Chitin and chitosan are useful in cosmetics for oral care, haircare, and skincare, including UV protection and strength improvement.
59 citations
,
July 2015 in “Journal of innovative optical health sciences/Journal of innovation in optical health science” Nanoparticles around 600-700 nm can effectively enter and stay in hair follicles for days, which may help in delivering drugs to specific cells.
29 citations
,
April 2017 in “Macromolecular bioscience” Scientists created tiny pH-sensing gels that can safely measure the pH levels inside hair follicles.
29 citations
,
November 2015 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Infrared light can trigger drug release from gold nanoparticle carriers in hair follicles.
13 citations
,
September 2020 in “Sensors” Hair follicles have a pH gradient, increasing towards the root.
5 citations
,
August 2025 in “Biomedicines” Early detection and multidisciplinary management of skin and mouth side effects from breast cancer treatments improve patient outcomes.
1 citations
,
December 2024 in “Pomeranian Journal of Life Sciences” Microneedling helps heal and rejuvenate skin and gums effectively.
April 2025 in “BioNanoScience” New methods using biomaterials, stem cells, and nanoparticles show promise for improving hair growth and treating hair loss.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antioxidants may help improve mitochondrial health and could be used to treat diseases related to cell damage.
6 citations
,
May 2023 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Niosomes are the most effective at delivering drugs to the skin with minimal absorption into the body.
1 citations
,
July 2005 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.
August 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Ultrasound can improve targeted drug delivery, making treatments more effective with fewer side effects.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” Exosomes show promise for targeted treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer.
January 2022 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanospanlastics are effective in targeted drug delivery for chronic diseases, improving skin conditions, treating hair loss, and increasing drug absorption.
141 citations
,
November 2005 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Hair follicles may soon be used more for targeted and systemic drug delivery.
28 citations
,
November 2020 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.
24 citations
,
July 2023 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” Bubble-based systems show promise for precise, targeted drug delivery and diagnosis, especially in cancer treatment.
9 citations
,
August 2024 in “Pharmacological Reviews” The intestinal lymphatic system is active and promising for targeted drug delivery and therapies.
January 2025 in “Nanoscale” Boron/nitrogen-doped carbon nano-onions improve targeted breast cancer treatment by enhancing drug delivery and reducing side effects.
January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The new treatment using tiny lipid carriers to deliver minoxidil and latanoprost directly to hair follicles shows promise for alopecia.
3 citations
,
November 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Larger positively charged gelatin nanoparticles are more effective for delivering treatments to hair follicles.
47 citations
,
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.
9 citations
,
February 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” A new treatment for hair loss uses tiny lipid carriers to deliver a mix of minoxidil and latanoprost directly to hair follicles, promoting hair growth and being well tolerated by the skin.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeted siRNA therapy may be a promising treatment for KID syndrome by reducing mutant gene expression and improving cell communication.
February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Microneedles with extracellular vesicles show promise for treating various conditions with targeted delivery.
97 citations
,
September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The human hair follicle can store topical compounds and be targeted for drug delivery with minimal side effects.