June 2023 in “Sains Malaysiana” This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of a cinchonine nanostructured lipid carrier serum for hair growth in mouse models, finding that it significantly increased hair length and enhanced follicle penetration compared to controls, with no notable irritation observed.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research” This study found that cinchonine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers significantly improved cinchonine's localization and permeation into hair follicles and dermal papillae, enhancing its potential as a follicular drug delivery system.
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January 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” Nanostructured lipid carriers can improve alopecia treatment by enhancing drug delivery and promoting hair growth.
February 2025 in “BioNanoScience” June 2026 in “Discover Nano” This review discusses current treatment strategies for alopecia and highlights the potential of lipid-based nanoparticles to improve drug delivery to the scalp and hair follicles, noting their ability to enhance skin penetration and drug stability while outlining associated challenges and the need for further research.