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May 2009 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Caffeine penetrates human skin in lab tests similarly to real-life conditions, but actual skin use is still essential for accurate results.
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May 2016 in “Scientific reports” The peptide IMT-P8 can effectively deliver proteins into the skin and cells for potential skin treatments.
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Advanced delivery systems can make dithranol more effective and less irritating for treating psoriasis.
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November 2019 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles with enhancer effectively promote hair growth and increase hair density.
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January 2001 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Hair follicles could be used to deliver drugs effectively, with the right understanding and methods.
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April 1964 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Triamcinolone acetonide injections effectively treat skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis.
July 2020 in “CRS 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting” Researchers developed a new skin patch that delivers more finasteride into the skin, potentially improving treatment for hair loss and prostate issues.
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanovesicles improve drug delivery through the skin, offering better treatment outcomes and fewer side effects.
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January 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” A new carrier improves skin delivery of tofacitinib for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
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January 2016 Optimized formulations with specific ingredients can significantly improve skin delivery of topical drugs.
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November 2008 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” Microemulsions can effectively deliver drugs through the skin but require careful ingredient selection to avoid irritation.
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July 2005 in “Drugs and the pharmaceutical sciences” Targeting drugs to hair follicles can treat skin conditions, but reaching deep follicle areas is hard and needs more research.
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January 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Asynchronous telemedicine for acne treatment is effective and improves access and productivity.
October 2024 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” Transdermal delivery using a fractional CO2 laser is more effective for treating alopecia areata than injections.
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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.
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January 2001 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Micro-Imager® helps see how drugs spread in human skin.
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March 2018 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” Microneedles help improve drug delivery through the skin and are used in medicine and beauty treatments.
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April 2023 in “Bioengineering & Translational Medicine” STAR particles are safe, comfortable, and effective for enhancing drug delivery through the skin.
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January 2013 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Nanoparticles show promise for drug delivery through hair follicles but not through healthy skin.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The microneedle system shows promise for non-invasive brain drug delivery.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ethosomal gels improve drug delivery through the skin, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ethosomal gels improve drug delivery through the skin, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
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November 2007 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Stretching skin improves retinyl ascorbate delivery.