July 2023 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” This study evaluated the resin oil of Copaifera officinalis L., identifying 64 compounds and developing validated analytical methods for quality control, and formulated a stable pharmaceutical foam, laying groundwork for potential clinical applications of copaiba oil.
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April 2024 in “Animals” This study reported allergic dermatitis in Brazilian donkeys linked to Culicoides insect bites, characterized by severe itching and skin lesions. The potential treatment with copaiba oil and multivitamin emulsion was explored, revealing its promise for managing this condition.
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July 2020 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” This study found that nano-sized minoxidil formulations significantly increased skin penetration and follicular drug delivery for alopecia areata treatment, compared to conventional ethanol-based solutions, and demonstrated effective controlled release over six hours.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This commentary discusses the potential of natural volatiles in medical aromatherapy, highlighting their ability to synergize with other drugs and modulate biological processes, but reports no new results.
February 2024 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study demonstrated that using a mass spectrometry imaging technique, researchers were able to visualize the incorporation of argan, avocado, and coconut oils into hair fibers, suggesting their potential in cosmetic and alopecia treatments by confirming oil absorption and fiber modification.