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Glossary Drug Delivery

method of administering drugs to achieve therapeutic effects

Drug Delivery, also known as Pharmaceutical Delivery or Medication Delivery, refers to the method or process of administering a pharmaceutical compound to achieve a therapeutic effect in humans or animals. This can involve various routes such as oral, intravenous, topical, or inhalation, and aims to optimize the drug's efficacy, safety, and patient compliance by controlling the rate, time, and place of release of the drug in the body.

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research Advances of Non-Ionic Surfactant Vesicles (Niosomes) and Their Application in Drug Delivery

260 citations , January 2019 in “Pharmaceutics”

This study highlights that niosomes, or non-ionic surfactant based vesicles, offer an advantageous drug delivery system due to their stability, cost-effectiveness, and ability to enhance drug bioavailability and targeting efficiency for various therapeutic agents.

research Drug delivery to hair follicles

122 citations , March 2013 in “Expert opinion on drug delivery”

This review summarizes drug delivery strategies to hair follicles, highlighting physicochemical factors affecting penetration and the use of stimuli-responsive particulate carriers, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Advances in Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery

96 citations , September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

This review highlights recent advances in chitosan-based nanoparticles (CS NPs) for drug delivery, discussing their modifications, preparation methods, production with organic and inorganic materials, and their latest implementations in the field, emphasizing the role of CS NPs in improving drug transport and release properties.

research Applications and limitations of lipid nanoparticles in dermal and transdermal drug delivery via the follicular route

95 citations , July 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics”

This review discusses the application of lipid nanoparticles for enhancing drug delivery through hair follicles and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the potential role of sebum-like lipids in this context.

research Application of microneedle patches for drug delivery; doorstep to novel therapies

76 citations , January 2022 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering”

This review summarizes recent progress in microneedle-based drug delivery systems and discusses their potential impact on cellular mechanisms and immunization signaling pathways, highlighting the need for further development in fabrication methods.

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community Soundwaves & Electricity Grows Hair? | Peptide Delivery Model.

2 upvotes 2 years ago

Iontophoresis and sonophoresis can enhance drug delivery into the scalp. Combining these methods may improve the effectiveness of topical treatments like dutasteride and certain peptides.

community Why liposomal finasteride and minoxidil may be better than traditional topical solutions.

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 1 year ago

Liposomal formulations of finasteride and minoxidil may enhance drug delivery to the skin and hair follicles more effectively than traditional solutions, potentially improving treatment outcomes. However, more human clinical trials are needed to confirm these benefits.

community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

14 upvotes 2 years ago

A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.

community Anyone had success with typical Trichologist treatments? Electro Stimulation, Ultrasound, Oxygen Infusion, etc..

in Technology 3 upvotes 5 months ago

Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended for hair loss, with skepticism about additional treatments like electro stimulation and oxygen infusion, which are seen as ineffective and costly. Pulsed ultrasound may enhance drug delivery, but most other treatments are considered ineffective.

community Why don’t finasteride gummies exist?

2 years ago

The conversation discusses the idea of creating finasteride gummies for hair loss treatment, with some users expressing skepticism about their effectiveness compared to pills. Concerns include the potential for reduced drug delivery in gummy form and the risk of children mistaking them for candy.

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learn Mesotherapy

Injections of drug or vitamin mixtures into the scalp

learn Rapamycin

Immune-suppressing drug, also called sirolimus

learn Minoxidil

Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

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learn Baricitinib

Baricitinib: How did a drug for arthritis end up helping people regrow hair from alopecia areata? Baricitinib, an arthritis drug, was FDA-approved in 2022 for adults with severe alopecia areata after trials in which about a third of patients on 4 mg regained most scalp hair. It carries an FDA boxed warning, and regrowth is usually lost when it is stopped.

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