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.
9 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” This study developed an efficient LC-MS bioanalytical method to simultaneously quantify minoxidil sulphate and latanoprost in skin layers, supporting the formulation of topical treatments for androgenic alopecia.
9 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of structural biology” This study found that coconut oil impedes hair hydration more effectively than soybean oil by penetrating deeper, and suggested a new model for intermediate filament assembly in hair.
9 citations
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This animal study found that intravenous administration of anionic squarticles, a lipid nanoemulsion, increased survival rates in rats with amitriptyline overdose by mitigating adverse effects and restoring normal blood pressure, highlighting its potential as a detoxifying antidote.
8 citations
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September 2022 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” This review examines the pharmacological potential of quinoline alkaloids from Cinchona bark for developing new drugs and cosmetics but reports no new findings.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Optics and Laser Technology” This review discusses the applications and advantages of LED-based photobiomodulation therapy for dermatological and cosmetic purposes but highlights existing challenges and health concerns while exploring future perspectives.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This study explored using a chitosan oligomer coating for topical delivery of dutasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers, aiming to reduce systemic exposure and cytotoxicity.
8 citations
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August 2018 in “Drug testing and analysis” This study observed that ethyl glucuronide (EtG) concentrations in hair decreased significantly during an abstinent period, suggesting possible wash-out effects or other factors affecting EtG levels.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “Collection of Czechoslovak Chemical Communications” This study developed and validated a sensitive method using adsorptive cathodic stripping voltammetry to directly determine minoxidil in topical solutions, shampoos, and creams, achieving high recovery rates and precision.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter defines skin integrity as a blend of intact structural elements and adaptable functional capacity, highlighting its importance in maintaining skin health across various conditions but reports no new research findings.
6 citations
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March 2021 in “Cytotechnology” This review examines recent findings on COVID-19 pneumonia treatment using mesenchymal stem cells and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight MSCs' potential due to their immunomodulatory and tissue-regenerative properties.
6 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” This study demonstrated that water-soluble peptides from egg yolk, termed "hair growth peptide," stimulated human hair follicle cell growth and improved hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
6 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter discusses the structure and function of the skin, detailing its protective roles and the layers that comprise it, but reports no new research findings.
5 citations
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February 2024 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” This research review outlines the challenges of diabetic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, and examines the potential of electrospinning nanofiber scaffolds to improve healing by promoting tissue formation, allowing drug release, and enhancing specific wound healing properties.
5 citations
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August 2018 This paper highlights the growing scientific interest in plant extracts for cosmetics due to their potential benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and protective properties, while emphasizing the need for quality and safety assessment to mitigate possible adverse reactions.
5 citations
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September 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to hair follicles, potentially improving treatments for conditions like acne and alopecia, and could also be used for vaccine delivery and gene therapy.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This Cochrane review found no clear superiority among treatments for central serous chorioretinopathy, with low-dose photodynamic therapy, supplements, and eplerenone showing slightly higher probabilities of improving visual acuity, but evidence remains uncertain due to biases and small study sizes.
4 citations
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” In this study, algal oligosaccharides effectively countered key factors in androgenetic alopecia pathogenesis, improving hair growth indicators in vitro and in mice.
3 citations
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December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study revealed key cellular dynamics and interactions during early embryonic mouse skin development, highlighting complex transitions from precursor states to diverse multilayered structures.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Letters in Applied NanoBioScience” This article explores the integration of nanotechnology and cosmetics, highlighting the development of cosmeceuticals targeting issues such as wrinkling, hyperpigmentation, and skin dehydration, while also reviewing cosmetic history and types of nanotechnology by particle size.
3 citations
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February 1976 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This article discusses the factors influencing anticancer therapeutic regimens and reviews mechanisms of action and side effects of major chemotherapeutic agents without reporting new research findings.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study suggests that Isaria cicadae Miquel rice fermentation extract may enhance regenerative wound healing of hair follicles in mouse skin through the Hippo pathway mechanism.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Scientific reports” This study found that gelatin sponges used as scaffolds in rats with deep wounds and periosteal defects enabled regeneration of diverse tissue types, including periosteum, skin, and appendages, highlighting the role of vascular niche formation.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study concluded that a liquid serum formulation delivered two fluorescent dyes to deeper follicular regions more effectively than nanoparticle systems.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “Phytomedicine plus” In this study, researchers found that taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana supplements for five days altered the urinary steroid profile in a way that may interfere with the steroidal module of the Athlete Biological Passport.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “Human Gene Therapy” The congress highlighted new gene therapy techniques and cell transplantation methods for treating diseases.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
2 citations
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November 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter discusses the role of hormones in regulating reproductive biology and outlines how the endocrine system, particularly the brain and pituitary gland, controls these hormonal processes.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine” This study reports that multifunctional electrospun scaffolds containing silver vanadate, hydroxyapatite, and graphene oxide significantly improved wound healing in a rat model, promoting rapid re-epithelialization, enhanced mechanical properties, and strong antibacterial activity, making them promising candidates for advanced wound care applications.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology” This overview examines the biology, origin, structure, and function of various cells and structures, such as the blood-retinal barrier and Merkel cells, and discusses their roles in disease pathogenesis, along with recent findings related to the lymph nodes' paracortex.