July 2025 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” This study found that the new delivery system HL@Mi enhanced the skin penetration, local bioavailability, and safety of minoxidil, supporting improved hair growth in an androgenetic alopecia animal model.
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January 2009 This article reviews the development of a topical hair growth agent using natural extracts and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further evaluation of its efficacy.
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February 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights recent advancements in using niosomes as nanocarriers for improved delivery and sustained release of active cosmetic compounds, discussing their properties, applications, and future potential in cosmetic chemistry.
May 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This study reported the successful development of finasteride-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles, with varying encapsulation efficiencies, aiming to enhance drug delivery for hair growth while minimizing side effects, and noted that an in vivo study will follow to assess efficacy.
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January 2016 in “Journal of in silico & in vitro pharmacology” This study found that coencapsulating Minoxidil and Rosemary essential oil in liposomes increased Minoxidil's encapsulation efficacy, while Rosemary oil's entrapment was not significantly affected.