May 2023 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This review highlights the potential of microneedle devices in dermatology for conditions like skin aging and autoimmune skin diseases, emphasizing their ability to facilitate targeted drug delivery by creating temporary skin pathways.
This review discusses advancements in regenerative medicine for hair loss treatments, highlighting stem cell techniques for rejuvenating or creating hair follicles, but provides no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “The Pharma Innovation” This review discusses how nanospanlastics, a type of ultra deformable vesicular nanocarrier, could enhance glaucoma management by improving the delivery and effectiveness of intraocular pressure-lowering agents, tackling adherence challenges, and advancing targeted therapies, according to the authors.
This article examines how digital technologies, drawing on Marshall McLuhan's concept of media as an "extension of man," transform design thinking by creating new possibilities without replacing it, emphasizing the need for a hybrid, reflective practice in design.
October 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article discusses the need for changes in governance and regulation within the aesthetics industry, focusing on creating standards and competency frameworks to ensure safe practices. Results are not reported in this summary.
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June 2017 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This review discusses the advancements and challenges in developing in vitro human skin models incorporating components like vasculature for drug testing and disease research, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis” In this study, a polyherbal hair serum containing extracts of hibiscus petals and amla fruits showed significant antifungal activity against Candida albicans and exhibited satisfactory stability, physicochemical properties, and potential for improving hair health and reducing dandruff.
April 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This study concluded that an Emulgel formulation containing Tridax procumbens extract showed promising wound healing and antimicrobial activity, with improved physical properties in the F2 formulation.
January 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter reviews various synthetic methods for creating pharmacologically active diazines, particularly focusing on pyrimidines, and discusses their potential in clinical applications. It also examines novel synthetic strategies that improve the drug-like qualities and safety profiles of these compounds.
February 2020 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This study developed a multipurpose herbal hair emulgel incorporating aloe vera, tea extract, coconut oil, and castor oil, aimed at promoting hair growth and controlling dandruff, hair fall, and greying. Evaluation found the product to be stable.
November 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This study prepared and evaluated a polyherbal hair oil using plant-based ingredients, finding that it met standard parameters and effectively addressed hair problems such as growth and dandruff, with FDA approval for clinical use.
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March 2024 in “Sustainability” This paper discusses strategies for creating sustainable cosmetic emulsions, highlighting the use of food waste, fermentation processes, and low-energy emulsification methods to minimize carbon footprint while preserving the bioactive properties of raw materials.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” This study demonstrated that adding human adipose-derived stem cells to hair follicle germ-like aggregates significantly improved hair shaft generation in transplanted nude mice, suggesting a promising strategy for hair regenerative medicine.
This scoping review identifies various pharmacological agents and five key mechanistic strategies being studied in vivo to mitigate multi-organ toxicity caused by cytarabine, with apraglutide and N-acetylcysteine highlighted as promising candidates for clinical application.
November 2025 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” This review highlights that injectable biostimulatory agents like poly-L-lactic acid, polycaprolactone, and calcium hydroxyapatite are effective in regenerative aesthetics by enhancing collagen production, stimulating adipogenesis, and improving dermal quality, although further research is needed to standardize protocols and confirm long-term safety and efficacy.
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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.
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October 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” This review highlights the promising potential of 3D printing for creating microneedles with precise customization and improved performance compared to traditional micromolding, emphasizing applications in personalized medical devices and advancements in biomedical fields.
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June 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the use of ablative and nonablative fractional resurfacing for enhanced topical drug delivery in dermatology and reports no new clinical results; further studies are needed to explore these methods.
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June 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This review summarizes the use of 3D printing technologies for creating microneedles and evaluates their associated benefits, challenges, and regulatory considerations, but does not present new experimental results.
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August 2024 in “Virtual and Physical Prototyping” This review outlines various 3D bioprinting techniques and bioinks used for creating artificial tissues and organs, emphasizing their potential in addressing organ transplant shortages and advancing drug testing, while acknowledging existing challenges and future prospects.
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January 2016 in “Theranostics” In this animal study, ultrasound combined with a new microbubble formulation of minoxidil increased hair growth rates and improved follicle characteristics more effectively than minoxidil alone.
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June 2022 in “Acta biomaterialia” This study presents a bioprinter-based method for creating scalable, automated hair-inductive tissue grafts that showed improved hair shaft sprouting in mice by using suture guides to control orientation.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study focused on designing a niosome formulation that encapsulates pumpkin seed oil for topical use, achieving high entrapment efficiency and stability over three months.
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March 2018 in “Cosmetics” In this study, researchers found that UV radiation causes hydroxy radicals to form cuticle holes specifically between the cuticle layers in wet hair, unlike random holes caused by Fenton's reaction.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights brimonidine’s potential as a dermatological agent, noting its ability to improve rosacea-related facial redness and its effectiveness in various other skin conditions due to its vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory actions, with minimal systemic absorption and a favorable safety profile for long-term use.
February 2025 in “Biomimetics” This study developed a novel hair-straightening shampoo incorporating a polyphenol–inorganic sulfate redox agent, finding that it effectively straightens hair while enhancing strength and reducing damage due to its protective polyphenol coating.
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September 2018 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” This study found that keratin derivatives with functionalized thiol groups improved binding to both natural and bleached hair fibers, suggesting a promising strategy for enhancing keratin's durability in hair repair.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology” This study identified a cytochrome P450 enzyme, CYP-pa1 from Pseudonocardia autotrophica, as responsible for the specific hydroxylation of cyclosporin A at the 9th N-methyl leucine, suggesting potential for biotechnological applications.
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November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews traditional and tissue-engineered treatments for skin defects and discusses advances in bioengineered skin constructs, but it presents no new experimental results.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Therapeutic Innovation.” This study developed an herbal hair mask using natural ingredients like rice water, aloe vera gel, and coconut oil, which demonstrated moisturizing, strengthening, and protective properties, potentially aiding in maintaining healthy and resilient hair.