May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research formulated and evaluated a multipurpose herbal liquid shampoo using plant-based extracts, which showed good cleansing action, medium foaming, and caused no skin irritation, suggesting it to be a safe alternative to synthetic shampoos.
July 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, a liposomal-encapsulated Sesbania grandiflora formulation significantly improved hair and scalp health in adults with hair loss over 180 days, showing enhanced hair density, thickness, growth rate, and tensile strength compared to placebo, with no related adverse events reported.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that a topical formulation with nanostructured lipid carriers containing finasteride significantly restored hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia-induced rats without systemic absorption, suggesting its potential for safer and effective AGA treatment.
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October 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses recent advancements in formulating electrospun nanofibers as wound dressings, emphasizing their advantages in incorporating bioagents for improved healing, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2015 in “The Pharma Innovation Journal” This study found that the optimal method to introduce Saw Palmetto extract into emulsion bases for androgenic alopecia treatment involves mixing it with 48% ethanol at the end of the formulation process.
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January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the composition and functionality of shampoos, emphasizing the role of surfactants in cleaning and conditioning hair, and reports no new experimental results.
This study formulated and evaluated a Hibiscus rosa-sinensis herbal gel, identifying a 20% concentration as superior in physical properties, suggesting its potential as an alternative drug delivery system.
January 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study observed that a polyherbal hair oil made from virgin coconut oil and extracts of nine different herbs demonstrated effectiveness in promoting hair growth with a cooling effect and no reported side effects, based on various evaluated properties.
January 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this study, the researchers developed and evaluated eco-friendly poly-herbal soap strips using plant extracts from Lantana camara, Moringa Oleifera, and Corn silk, finding that the strips exhibited superior physicochemical properties and significant anti-fungal activity compared to conventional anti-fungal soaps.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This study evaluated herbal hair gels made with extracts of flax seed and curry leaves, finding that the formulations offered good texture, stability, and sensory appeal while promoting healthy hair and scalp without irritation, making them suitable for regular use.
May 2026 in “Pharmacy Reports” This systematic review found that while green solvent- and natural excipient-based semisolid formulations often show promising efficacy and safety compared to conventional options, the evidence does not currently establish superior stability, highlighting a need for further research on long-term formulation quality.
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” This study investigated the use of dissolving microneedle patches to improve the skin-lightening effects of alpha-arbutin and resveratrol, finding that the patches enhanced intradermal delivery and slightly decreased the melanin index without affecting skin hydration or causing irritation over 24 hours.
This study prepared herbal hair oil using ingredients like coconut oil, amla, neem, hibiscus, and onion, and reported that the formulations exhibit anti-hairfall properties along with benefits like antidandruff activity, improved scalp circulation, and reduced hair whitening compared to synthetic alternatives.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This presentation explored recent developments in treating alcohol, opioid, and cannabis addiction, highlighting promising pharmacological and behavioral therapies, such as extended-release naltrexone for alcohol use and long-acting buprenorphine for opioids, alongside emerging strategies for cannabis use disorder.
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study reported that a subcutaneous injection formulation using PLGA microspheres to release finasteride stably achieved sustained monthly drug delivery without burst release in beagle dogs, with a dose of 16.8 mg identified as optimal for potential first-in-human trials.
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November 2019 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study investigated a liposomal hydrogel system for delivering minoxidil and tretinoin to treat androgenic alopecia, finding that the system enhanced skin permeation of minoxidil while retaining tretinoin on the skin and was non-irritating in animal tests, suggesting its potential effectiveness.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” This study found that hair treated with shampoo containing water-soluble silicone demonstrated smoother sliding and better detangling, compared to shampoo with water-insoluble silicone, due to differences in conditioning film formation.
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June 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” In this study, researchers developed and tested a gel containing apocynin-loaded nanoparticles that showed promising results in treating rheumatoid arthritis in rats, suggesting potential for novel topical treatments in inflammatory conditions.
This study reported that pentoxifylline-loaded liposomes, optimized using a statistical design method, achieved a maximum encapsulation efficiency of 84.23% and a controlled 72-hour drug release, potentially improving therapeutic delivery of the drug with limited bioavailability.
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August 2023 in “Gels” This study found that a chitosan-based hydrogel containing silver nanoparticles and ibuprofen demonstrated strong antibacterial activity and accelerated wound healing in vivo, suggesting its potential use in wound dressings.
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July 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” In this study, a new formulation of all-trans retinoic acid bound to polyvinyl alcohol showed reduced skin inflammation and sustained drug release for up to six days compared to free ATRA in vitro and in vivo.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the HPCH-based formulation P-08–016 may facilitate finasteride deposition in the dermis, potentially offering an alternative to systemic therapy by minimizing systemic absorption.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study concluded that shampoos sold in pharmacies generally contain fewer regulated allergens under EU law compared to those sold in mass-market stores or by mail order, and pharmacy-sold baby shampoos were allergen-free.
June 2025 in “Nanomedicine” This abstract introduces androgenic alopecia as the most common form of non-cicatricial alopecia, which predominantly affects men but also has a significant occurrence in women; however, specific research results or conclusions about treatments or mechanisms are not reported in the summary.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” In this study, a metformin-loaded rosemary-based nanoemulgel was found to significantly enhance hair follicle growth in rats, suggesting its potential as a new treatment for androgenetic alopecia due to its promising physicochemical properties and controlled drug release.
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December 2013 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that encapsulated Garcinia mangostana Linn extract in a cream base penetrated more deeply and homogeneously into porcine ear skin compared to other formulations.
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October 2025 in “Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine” In this study, researchers developed a novel zinc oxide nanoflower-infused nanocomposite that demonstrated promising results in accelerating wound healing in a murine model, with enhanced angiogenesis, reduced inflammation, and improved collagen deposition compared to a control group.
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July 2017 in “Monatshefte für Chemie - Chemical Monthly” This review discusses the analysis of pharmaceutical relics from prehistoric times to the twentieth century and emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach, but it presents no new experimental results.
September 2025 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” In this study, shampoos containing sodium lauroyl methylaminopropionate showed superior coacervate formation and lubrication on wet hair, outperforming other amino acid surfactants and suggesting potential for creating low-irritation, high-performance hair products.
April 2025 in “BMC Chemistry” This study developed an organic hair conditioner using chitosan-thiadiazole conjugates that showed improved hair detangling, moisture retention, and protection without causing irritation, promising an environmentally sustainable approach to hair care.