40 citations
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January 2018 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that nanoemulsions incorporating skin penetration enhancers significantly increased the permeation of minoxidil through human skin compared to aqueous control solutions.
40 citations
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November 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” In this study, the researchers reported that chloramphenicol-loaded liposomes, particularly those incorporating deoxycholic acid, enhanced follicular uptake and showed strong antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, offering potential for treating MRSA-infected skin conditions with good skin biocompatibility and minimal toxicity.
37 citations
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October 2006 in “Steroids” This paper describes recent advancements in the synthesis of thiasteroids but reports no new experimental results, noting that introducing heteroatoms in steroidal structures has potential biological effects.
29 citations
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The researchers reported that a novel leave-on treatment containing caffeine, niacinamide, panthenol, dimethicone, and an acrylate polymer significantly increased the diameter and improved the mechanical properties of scalp hair fibers, suggesting it may help mitigate thinning hair.
29 citations
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” This study found that antisense oligonucleotides can significantly reduce androgen receptor expression in cultured human sebocytes and may offer new therapeutic possibilities for androgen-associated skin diseases.
28 citations
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September 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review discusses various resveratrol derivative patents for therapeutic, nutraceutical, and cosmetic use, but reports no clinical results and notes that claims of improved efficacy lack trial evidence.
27 citations
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September 2018 in “Medicines” This study reported that oleic acid-based nanovesicles improve follicular delivery and reduce side effects of minoxidil compared to traditional MXD lotions.
27 citations
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February 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, a topical formulation with compounds from the monoterpenoid family significantly improved hair growth indicators like anagen:telogen ratio, hair fall, and visual hair density in men and women with pattern hair loss.
27 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology” This study reported that sunscreen with SPF50+ provides a high level of DNA protection against UV-induced damage in a reconstituted human epidermis model, comparable to that in skin explants.
25 citations
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May 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review examines patents and publications on steroid sulfatase inhibitors since 1999 and reports no new clinical results, highlighting their potential for treating estrogen- and androgen-driven conditions.
23 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews formulation principles for creating cosmetic nanoemulsions and applications targeting skin and hair care, but does not present new experimental results.
21 citations
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March 2017 in “Skin research and technology” In this study, extracting internal lipids from Caucasian hair fibers led to decreased water permeability, influenced by the fluidity of lipids.
21 citations
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July 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article reviews haircare practices and hair cosmetics for patients with alopecia, emphasizing healthy scalp maintenance and caution in styling; it reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.
19 citations
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December 2016 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that proteins secreted by early-passage dermal papilla cells, including SDF1, MMP3, biglycan, and LTBP1, may play significant roles in hair follicle regeneration.
18 citations
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January 2015 in “Data series” This report describes a study of estuarine bed-sediment quality in New Jersey and New York post-Hurricane Sandy, focusing on contamination extent and potential long-term impacts, with no new findings included.
18 citations
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August 2014 in “Lipids” This study found that unsaturated fatty acids are more abundant in the cortex of human hair than on its surface, and steryl glycoside-like lipids may help bind the cuticle to the cortex.
15 citations
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December 2015 in “Textile Research Journal” This study describes the development of polyamide 6 composite fibers with amber filler, finding them suitable for use in medical textiles such as compression garments due to their biocompatibility with skin cells.
14 citations
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April 2021 in “Biology” This study found that ethanol extract of Tubtim Chumphae rice bran downregulates SRD5A gene expression, similarly to finasteride, suggesting potential use as an anti-hair loss product.
13 citations
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May 2021 in “Plants” This study found that the n-hexane fraction from Leea indica leaves significantly increased hair growth in mice and showed potential as a natural treatment for alopecia.
12 citations
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February 2019 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that white hair fibers have lower lipid content and different water absorption dynamics compared to brown hair fibers, suggesting differences in their barrier functions.
12 citations
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February 2014 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” This article reviews various aspects of shampoos, including preparation methods and commercial value, but reports no new experimental results, instead focusing on patents and product evaluation criteria.
10 citations
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January 2024 in “Polymer Chemistry” This review discusses the design and advances of lipid–polymer hybrid nanoparticles as promising delivery systems for genome editing strategies, highlighting their potential in biomedical applications.
10 citations
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October 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” In this study, co-administration of finasteride with oral testosterone undecanoate in young men with induced hypogonadism had no significant effect on serum testosterone or dihydrotestosterone levels, likely due to TU's unique absorption route.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, different drying methods for Hedychium spicatum rhizomes significantly affected the essential oil yield, antioxidant potential, and compound composition, with the HSOV30 method yielding the highest oil content, antioxidant activity, and specific compound levels such as 1,8-cineole and elemol.
7 citations
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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.
6 citations
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September 2024 in “Metabolism and Target Organ Damage” This review discusses the role of skin enzymes in drug metabolism and emphasizes the need for models assessing enzyme activity to evaluate the safety and bioequivalence of topical generic drugs, highlighting efforts to standardize testing protocols for transdermal products.
6 citations
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April 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” This study found that several newly synthesized dihydrobenzopyran compounds inhibited insulin secretion and had vasorelaxant activity, with some more potent than reference KATP channel activators, though compound 21 functioned as a Ca2+ entry blocker.
5 citations
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that extracts from Indian gooseberry leaves showed strong antimalarial activity against Plasmodium falciparum, with low cytotoxicity, suggesting potential for developing new antimalarial drugs.
5 citations
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September 2022 in “Molecular pharmacology” This article reviews current knowledge on KATP channel drug binding modes through cryogenic electron microscopy, highlighting distinct binding sites in the sulfonylurea receptor and potential mechanisms of drug action, but reports no new experimental results.