research Scaled Quantum Chemical Studies of the Molecular Structure and Vibrational Spectra of Minoxidil 6 citations , August 2014 in “Spectroscopy Letters” The analysis shows where minoxidil's atoms are likely to react and describes its electronic transitions and behavior with temperature changes.
research Biomimetic biphasic microsphere preparation based on the thermodynamic incompatibility of glycosaminoglycan with gelatin methacrylate for hair regeneration February 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The study created a new type of microsphere that effectively regrows hair.
research Skin permeation of curcumin nanocrystals: Effect of particle size, delivery vehicles, and permeation enhancer 15 citations , February 2023 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Smaller curcumin nanocrystals penetrate skin better, but additives and particle size affect absorption and accumulation.
research Thermodynamic Modeling of the Gas-Antisolvent (GAS) Process for Precipitation of Finasteride 1 citations , December 2020 in “Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering” The Gas-Antisolvent process can be effectively modeled and optimized to create Finasteride, a hair growth drug.
research The effects of particle properties on nanoparticle drug retention and release in dynamic minoxidil foams 25 citations , January 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Particle properties affect drug retention and release in minoxidil foams, with lipid nanoparticles having higher loading capacity.
community Phase II topical dut study - outperforms oral fin with a minor DHT reduction in Research/Science 61 upvotes 6 months ago Topical dutasteride 0.05% is more effective for hair growth than oral finasteride 1mg, with minimal DHT reduction. The formulation uses castor oil and MCTs for better absorption but is not widely available until 2028.