 38 citations
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  September 2014   in “Cell and Tissue Research”
           38 citations
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  September 2014   in “Cell and Tissue Research”    The hair follicle infundibulum plays a key role in skin health and disease, and understanding it better could lead to new skin disease treatments.  
      60 citations
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  January 2014   in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia”
           60 citations
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  January 2014   in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia”    Nanotechnology in dermatology shows promise for better drug delivery and treatment effectiveness but requires more safety research.  
               122 citations
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  March 2013   in “Expert opinion on drug delivery”    Optimizing drug delivery to hair follicles is crucial for effective treatment.  
      58 citations
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  December 2012   in “Aaps Pharmscitech”
           58 citations
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  December 2012   in “Aaps Pharmscitech”    LCN may improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.  
      26 citations
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  June 2011   in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics”
           26 citations
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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.  
      263 citations
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  February 2011   in “Journal of Controlled Release”
           263 citations
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  February 2011   in “Journal of Controlled Release”    Medium-sized particles penetrate hair follicles better than smaller or larger ones, which could improve delivery of skin treatments.  
      36 citations
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  June 2009   in “Nanomedicine”
           36 citations
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  June 2009   in “Nanomedicine”    Fullerene nanomaterials help hair grow faster and increase hair follicles.  
      42 citations
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  June 2009   in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
           42 citations
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  June 2009   in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”    Hair loss in males involves inflammation, collagen buildup, and follicle damage, with severity increasing with age and baldness duration.  
      32 citations
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  January 2008   in “Journal of Microencapsulation”
           32 citations
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  January 2008   in “Journal of Microencapsulation”    Cosmetics with hinokitiol-loaded nanocapsules were found to effectively promote hair growth.  
               71 citations
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  June 2007   in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters”    PLGA nanospheres improve hair growth by effectively delivering ingredients to hair follicles.  
               323 citations
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  April 2006   in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”    Only 40 nm nanoparticles can enter skin cells effectively for potential vaccine delivery.  
      109 citations
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  November 2005   in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings”
           109 citations
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  November 2005   in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings”    Targeting hair follicles can improve skin treatments and reduce side effects.  
      316 citations
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  June 2004   in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
           316 citations
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  June 2004   in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”    Microspheres about 1.5 micrometers in size can best penetrate hair follicles, potentially reaching important stem cells.  
               405 citations
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  January 2004   in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”    Hair follicle size and distribution vary significantly across different body sites.  
      192 citations
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  June 1992   in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
           192 citations
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  June 1992   in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”    Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.  
      58 citations
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  September 1991   in “British Journal of Dermatology”
           58 citations
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  September 1991   in “British Journal of Dermatology”    Women with AGA often face anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem; psychological support is important.