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January 2014 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This method is effective for needle-free HIV-1 vaccination by activating immune responses in the skin.
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January 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences (PJLSS)” Emulgels are effective for delivering skin medications due to their unique gel-emulsion mix.
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
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November 2016 in “Nanoscale” Medium to larger nanogels effectively deliver drugs through hair follicles when heated.
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January 2016 in “Mercer University Libraries (Mercer University)” The study successfully developed and evaluated effective topical formulations for skin treatments.
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March 2013 in “Expert opinion on drug delivery” Optimizing drug delivery to hair follicles is crucial for effective treatment.
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March 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the potential of hair follicles as drug reservoirs, offering an alternative pathway for drug delivery that bypasses the stratum corneum barrier. It highlights recent advances in transfollicular drug delivery, emphasizing the effectiveness of nanoparticles, particularly those sized 300-400 nm, in enhancing drug delivery to hair follicles. Stimulus-responsive delivery systems, such as nanostructures activated by near-infrared light, have improved controlled and targeted drug release, which is beneficial for conditions like androgenic alopecia, acne, and psoriasis. The review also addresses methodological challenges and innovations in evaluating these delivery systems and explores the role of hair follicles in regenerative medicine, including the use of hair follicle organoids and biomaterial scaffolds. The goal is to establish hair follicles as strategic drug reservoirs that integrate topical therapy with regenerative medicine.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the potential of hair follicles as drug reservoirs, offering an alternative pathway for drug delivery that bypasses the stratum corneum barrier. It highlights recent advances in transfollicular drug delivery, emphasizing the effectiveness of nanoparticles, particularly those sized 300-400 nm, in enhancing drug delivery to hair follicles. Stimulus-responsive delivery systems, such as nanostructures activated by near-infrared light, have improved controlled and targeted drug release, which is beneficial for conditions like androgenic alopecia, acne, and psoriasis. The review also addresses methodological challenges and innovations in evaluating these delivery systems and explores the role of hair follicles in regenerative medicine, including the use of hair follicle organoids and biomaterial scaffolds. The goal is to establish hair follicles as strategic drug reservoirs that integrate topical therapy with regenerative medicine.
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January 2010 in “Journal of dermatological science” Hair follicles are promising targets for delivering drugs effectively.
Hair follicles can effectively absorb nano-sized particles, making them potential targets for localized drug delivery.