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GlossaryPolyacrylic acid

synthetic polymer used in hair products for thickening and stabilizing

Polyacrylic acid (PAA) is a synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid. It is commonly used in a variety of products, including hair care formulations, as a thickening, dispersing, and stabilizing agent. In the context of hair care, it helps to improve the texture and consistency of products like shampoos and conditioners, making them easier to apply and more effective.

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research Chitosan-Decorated Polystyrene-b-Poly(Acrylic Acid) Polymersomes as Novel Carriers for Topical Delivery of Finasteride

52 citations, November 2013 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”

Chitosan-decorated polymersomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.

research Polystyrene-b-Poly (Acrylic Acid) Nanovesicles Coated by Modified Chitosans for Encapsulation of Minoxidil

1 citations, January 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”

Minoxidil can be effectively encapsulated in coated nanovesicles for potential drug delivery.

Study of Thin Films and Nanoparticles Obtained by Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers and Their Interactions with an Oligo/Polysaccharide

research Study of Thin Films and Nanoparticles Obtained by Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers and Their Interactions with an Oligo/Polysaccharide

April 2011

The research found that nanoparticles coated with chitosan improved the skin penetration of the drug finasteride.

research Collagen Immobilization Onto the Surface of Artificial Hair for Improving Tissue Adhesion

18 citations, January 2000 in “Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology”

Modified artificial hair with collagen improves tissue adhesion and is safe for long-term use.

Transfollicular Enhancement of Gel Containing Cationic Niosomes Loaded with Unsaturated Fatty Acids in Rice Bran Semi-Purified Fraction

research Transfollicular Enhancement of Gel Containing Cationic Niosomes Loaded with Unsaturated Fatty Acids in Rice Bran Semi-Purified Fraction

21 citations, April 2012 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics”

The gel with special fat-loaded particles from rice bran could be an effective skin treatment for hair loss.

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