March 2022 in “Wound practice & research” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but standardized guidelines are needed.
March 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to immune issues, and while new treatments show promise, no universally effective solution exists yet.
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November 2015 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Nanoethosomes can improve the skin penetration of Lidocaine for topical use.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Research and Review” Nanotechnology improves cosmetics by enhancing ingredient delivery and effectiveness.
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January 2016 Optimized formulations with specific ingredients can significantly improve skin delivery of topical drugs.
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May 2014 in “The American Journal of Medicine” The conclusion is that early diagnosis and a multi-system treatment approach are crucial for managing PCOS and its associated health risks.
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November 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Cell-mediated drug delivery systems improve skin disease treatment by using living cells for precise, prolonged, and less toxic therapy.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science” The developed glycerosome gel improves minoxidil delivery for better alopecia treatment.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The microneedle system shows promise for non-invasive brain drug delivery.
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September 2018 in “Medicines” Oleic acid nanovesicles improve minoxidil absorption in hair follicles for alopecia treatment.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Serum formulations were better at delivering molecules to the hair bulb than nanoparticles.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” Nanocarriers can improve skin treatments after cancer therapy by enhancing antioxidant delivery and effectiveness.
The new minoxidil gel may improve hair loss treatment by staying on the scalp longer and penetrating better.
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April 2018 in “Pharmaceutics” New methods improve how well skin treatments work by helping drugs get through the skin barrier.
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy can trigger follicular mucinosis, which may resolve after delivery.
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August 2024 in “Pharmacological Reviews” The intestinal lymphatic system is active and promising for targeted drug delivery and therapies.
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June 2013 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” The gelatin/β-TCP scaffold with nanoparticles improves wound healing and skin regeneration.
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July 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
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April 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” Nanoemulsion is a promising method for delivering luteolin to promote hair growth without minoxidil's side effects.
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September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” 3D-printed mesoporous scaffolds show promise for personalized drug delivery with controlled release.
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” SLN suspensions work as well as commercial solutions for minoxidil delivery, but are non-corrosive, making them a promising alternative.
December 2025 in “MEDFARM Jurnal Farmasi dan Kesehatan” Topical metformin shows promise for treating skin conditions like acne and psoriasis.
Tretinoin is used topically to treat acne, skin aging, and various skin conditions.
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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.
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October 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ethosomal minoxidil improves hair growth by penetrating deeper into skin and shortening hair cycle.
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January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” New topical treatment using spherical nucleic acids shows promise in reducing psoriasis inflammation.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Topical eflornithine effectively reduces facial hair in women and improves quality of life.
March 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Menthol-based microemulsions improve skin delivery of finasteride and silodosin.
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Using too much minoxidil foam can cause a rare movement disorder with facial twitching, but symptoms go away when the correct dose is used.