February 2026 in “Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects” Using molecular dynamics simulations, this study explored the uptake processes of JAK inhibitors on stratum corneum and hair follicle membranes, revealing a unique interaction mechanism in the hair follicle and offering insights into transdermal drug delivery pathways.
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March 2022 in “Forensic Toxicology” This review discusses micro-segmental hair analysis for forensic toxicology, emphasizing its potential to provide detailed drug distribution profiles and its application in investigations, while noting the method's limitations and future perspectives.
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August 2017 in “Drug testing and analysis” This study used micro-segmental hair analysis to identify the day of drug intake and suggested differing uptake mechanisms for co-administered drugs based on their properties.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This review suggests that exosomes have potential as effective carriers for treating skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, eczema, and skin cancer by delivering therapeutic agents while minimizing side effects; the authors discuss their composition, uptake mechanisms, and clinical applications.
This paper examines the development of scalp cooling as a non-drug method to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss, addressing an emotionally challenging side effect of cancer treatment. Results are not provided in the abstract.
