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March 2004 in “Journal of Liposome Research” Minoxidil-loaded liposomes effectively deliver to hair follicles, potentially improving hair growth and treating alopecia.
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” New lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering hair loss treatments but need improvement for better skin penetration.
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June 2020 in “Polymers” Microneedle made of iron oxide and PVA helps hair regrowth in alopecia treatment.
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October 2009 in “Biochemical Engineering Journal” Stem cell therapy is a promising approach for hair regrowth despite potential side effects.
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October 2005 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Adding a small amount of TPGS to minoxidil can help hair growth, but too much TPGS reduces this effect and increases minoxidil in the blood.
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January 2018 in “Materials Today: Proceedings” Adding human hair fibers and glass micro-spheres to epoxy improves its wear resistance and strength.
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February 1998 in “Polymer journal” Keratin structure in hair is stable at pH 5-6 but disrupts between pH 6-7.
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February 2015 in “Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion” Plasma jet treatments can clean hair and might replace peroxide for hair care.
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November 2023 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” The new adhesive seals wounds quickly, works well in wet conditions, and helps with healing.
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January 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” Niosomes are a promising, stable, and cost-effective drug delivery system with potential for improved targeting and safety.
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61 citations,
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