2 citations
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May 2023 in “Biology” This study developed and characterized new mouse models of Pemphigus that mimic different forms of the disease, but treatment with Methyl-Prednisolone showed only partial effectiveness.
18 citations
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January 2021 in “Theranostics” This study found that actively targeted AN2728-loaded nanocarriers reduced inflammation and improved skin condition in a mouse model of psoriasiform inflammation compared to free drug and non-targeted nanoparticles.
20 citations
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November 2017 in “PubMed” This review discusses the potential benefits of a nutraceutical with biooptimized botanical extracts for treating hair loss and reports no new clinical results; ongoing studies aim to validate its efficacy.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter discusses photodynamic therapy and its potential applications beyond cancer treatment, including conditions like alopecia and angina, but reports no new clinical findings.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Liposomes improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles, enhancing treatment for hair loss.
10 citations
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August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review reports that natural compounds show promise in slowing skin photoaging by targeting cellular pathways in keratinocytes and fibroblasts. However, comprehensive clinical studies are needed to verify their efficacy and safety.
January 2025 in “il Diabete” This study explores potential strategies for targeted drug delivery specifically to pancreatic beta-cells in type 2 diabetes treatment, highlighting methods for inducing drug expression in beta-cells, suitable drug carriers, active targeting peptides, and optimal administration routes.
42 citations
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July 2014 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study established a stable formulation for caffeine nanocrystals in specific solvent mixtures, which could be used to test their potential for enhanced hair follicle targeting and penetration.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that targeting the tumor stroma to promote the formation of dermal condensates may offer a novel approach to treating basal cell carcinoma.
6 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that a composition containing mannose-6-phosphate significantly reduced the total skin pore area by 24% in women after 56 days and by 30.2% in men after 7 days, suggesting its effectiveness in improving pore appearance by targeting dermal and epidermal modifications.
September 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review highlights the hair follicle's structural and functional properties as an effective route for delivering active compounds in treating hair disorders, focusing on emerging carrier technologies to enhance targeted transfollicular delivery.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a lotion containing specific plant extracts significantly increased the number of anagen hairs and the anagen/telogen ratio in subjects with androgenetic alopecia after three months of use.
32 citations
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November 2020 in “Nanomaterials” This study found that excipients significantly influence the effectiveness of curcumin nanocrystals in dermal applications, enhancing or hindering hair follicle targeting and passive diffusion based on their selection.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Molecules” This study found that components derived from Sansevieria trifasciata demonstrated notable antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Streptococcus aureus, highlighting potential for developing new antibacterial agents.
August 2024 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” In this study, the combination of low level light therapy with arginine, arterial extract, or biotin tripeptide-1 was associated with improvements in hair density and follicle structure in androgenic alopecia.
10 citations
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August 2024 in “Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews” This review discusses the role of neuro(active)steroids, particularly those in the 5α reductase pathway, in modulating dopamine signaling and their impact on neuropsychiatric disorders characterized by dopamine imbalances, including addiction, schizophrenia, and Parkinson's Disease.
12 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology” This review discusses how targeting TGF-β with specific inhibitors, including components from Traditional Chinese Medicine, may help reduce liver fibrosis by acting through various signaling pathways.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study investigates the potential of onion extract as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia by using in silico and ADME/T analyses to examine how active compounds from onions interact with the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme.
June 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, a taurine-based ionic liquid was developed to effectively penetrate the skin barrier and deliver antioxidants to hair follicles, reducing oxidative stress and promoting hair regrowth in an androgenic alopecia animal model.
97 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The human hair follicle can store topical compounds and be targeted for drug delivery with minimal side effects.
33 citations
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July 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the use of nanocarrier technology in functional cosmetics to enhance skin penetration, increase ingredient stability, and allow codelivery of active ingredients, without reporting new clinical results.
9 citations
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that polymeric micelle nanocarriers delivered pharmacologically relevant amounts of spironolactone to the epidermis and upper dermis, with higher delivery to pilosebaceous units, suggesting potential for treating glucocorticoid-induced impaired wound healing and pilosebaceous androgen-related skin diseases.
5 citations
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March 2025 in “Phytomedicine” Deoxyshikonin from Arnebiae Radix helps hair grow by activating a specific cell pathway.
June 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review provides an analysis of topical treatments with clinically proven efficacy for managing hyperpigmentation and concludes that the most effective approach is using combined therapies that target multiple aspects of skin pigmentation physiology.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib may help treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that a 4:1 combination of Rhynchosia nulubilis and Polygonum multiflorum extracts significantly promoted the proliferation of human dermal papilla cells and alleviated testosterone-induced cytotoxicity, suggesting potential for treating hair loss and related disorders through a synergistic approach.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology” This article discusses the formulation of nanoemulsion systems as advanced drug delivery mechanisms, but it reports no new clinical findings.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, prophylactic treatment with a neutralizing monoclonal antibody against α-toxin reduced wound sizes and bacterial burden while enhancing healing in both non-diabetic and diabetic mice with S. aureus skin infections.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review discusses the therapeutic mechanisms of Traditional Chinese Medicine in treating alopecia but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for more guided clinical application and research on herbal combinations.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The abstract for Roota Hair Growth describes a product combining botanical extracts with clinically-tested ingredients to target hair thinning, breakage, and scalp fatigue by blocking DHT, strengthening hair fibers, and revitalizing the scalp through a precision roll-on applicator, offering a natural alternative for healthier hair.