June 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Azelaic acid micro/nanocrystals, especially with ultrasound and salicylic acid, greatly improve acne treatment.
April 2024 in “Bioactive materials” New microneedle treatment with growth factors and a hair loss drug shows better and faster hair growth results than current treatments.
The Chromolaena odorata patch significantly speeds up wound healing.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology” Hair follicle stem cells help skin heal and grow during stretching.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The new delivery system improves treatment for hair loss by enhancing drug absorption and effectiveness.
16 citations
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November 2023 in “Scientific Reports” The niosomes effectively target hair follicles for acne treatment.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Tiny particles improved delivery of hair loss treatments to hair follicles, with lipid-based particles performing best.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” New skin disease treatments using TDDS are improving but face challenges like side effects and high costs.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A new treatment using nanoparticles can effectively prevent and reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Zinc is crucial for skin health and treating various skin disorders.
12 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new microneedle patch effectively promotes hair growth by increasing blood vessel formation around hair follicles.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Minoxidil nanoparticles significantly boost hair growth in mice compared to regular minoxidil.
67 citations
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January 2022 in “Theranostics” Advanced nanocarrier and microneedle drug delivery methods are more effective, safer, and less invasive for treating skin diseases.
86 citations
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August 2021 in “Polymers” Microneedles are effective for drug delivery, vaccinations, fluid extraction, and treating hair loss, with advancements in manufacturing like 3D printing.
49 citations
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May 2021 in “Medicine” Understanding skin, hair, and nails is crucial due to their complexity and impact on health.
365 citations
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Nanocarriers can improve drug delivery through the skin by overcoming barriers.
76 citations
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mesenchymal stem cells show potential for skin healing and anti-aging, but more research is needed for safe use, especially regarding stem cells from induced pluripotent sources.
32 citations
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November 2020 in “Nanomaterials” Excipients greatly affect how well curcumin nanocrystals penetrate the skin and target hair follicles.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” Enlarged facial pores are denser, more contrasted, and linked to changes in skin structure and hair follicles.
8 citations
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June 2019 in “Pharmaceutical research” Applying heat with certain chemicals can greatly improve how well isotretinoin gets into the skin through hair follicles.
144 citations
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December 2017 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” Melasma is now considered a skin aging disorder caused by sun exposure in people with a genetic tendency, which impacts treatment and prevention approaches.
19 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A new gel containing minoxidil can treat hair loss effectively, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment.
149 citations
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September 2017 in “Pharmaceutics” Pig skin is a good substitute for human skin to measure drug absorption, but differences in skin structure and enzymes across species must be considered.
32 citations
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April 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Platelet-rich plasma can help grow more mouse hair follicles, but it doesn't work for human hair follicles yet.
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February 2009 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing the skin and hair, using a complex mix of signals to do so.