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September 2018 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study extended a skin diffusion model to include a porous pathway, effectively explaining the permeability of both polar and lipophilic solutes through the stratum corneum.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study reports that optimized PLA nanoparticles can effectively target hair follicles to deliver both lipophilic and hydrophilic compounds, suggesting potential applications in hair cosmetics and treatments.
February 2025 in “Processes” This study highlights the potential of chitosan nanoparticles to improve cannabidiol solubility and delivery for treating alopecia, suggesting a promising approach for transdermal delivery of hydrophobic compounds.
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April 2013 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study highlights the significance of the hf pathway for the skin permeation of ionized and hydrophilic high molecular compounds, and the usefulness of hf-plugging in evaluating their skin permeability.
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January 2025 in “Molecules” This review reported that while glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine tripeptide copper complex (GHK–Cu) has limited skin permeation when used alone, liposomes may enhance its absorption, but there is limited research on this aspect, highlighting a need for further studies.