10 citations
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January 2016 in “Global Dermatology” This study observed that zinc deficiency in humans and mice was associated with diminished allergic contact dermatitis but increased severity and duration of irritant contact dermatitis.
25 citations
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This article outlines how nanotechnology strategies, including phospholipid-based nanocarriers like liposomes, could enhance the effectiveness and skin tolerability of acne treatments, aiming to reduce side effects and improve patient compliance in managing acne vulgaris.
July 2025 in “Canadian Family Physician” This source summarizes the new 2024 American Academy of Dermatology guidelines, emphasizing strong recommendations for topical and oral therapies like benzoyl peroxide, doxycycline, and isotretinoin in managing acne vulgaris, while outlining the importance of tailored treatments for diverse patient needs in Canadian practice.
March 2025 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this randomized clinical trial, the authors reported that after 12 weeks, 5% dapsone gel was more effective than 1% clindamycin phosphate gel in treating mild to moderate acne vulgaris, showing efficacy in 78.2% of patients compared to 52.7% with clindamycin.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” This study evaluated a new nanogel formulation containing Ciclopirox Olamine for treating cutaneous candidiasis, finding that the optimized version offered improved skin penetration, sustained drug release, and effective antifungal action against Candida albicans compared to conventional treatment.
14 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical dapsone gel reduced flare-ups in folliculitis decalvans without side effects.
April 2005 in “World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences” This article discusses the formulation and evaluation of hair gels that may improve the treatment and prevention of dandruff by providing longer-lasting effects compared to traditional shampoos and lotions, but it reports no new clinical findings.
June 2025 in “Healthy-Mu Journal” The optimized Cinchonine gel effectively fights acne bacteria and is safe for twice-daily use.
April 2025 in “Digital Commons - East Tennessee State University (East Tennessee State University)” In a mice model of atopic dermatitis, this study reported that a formulated cromolyn sodium oleate gel significantly reduced scab size and provided better healing than dexamethasone, with fewer adverse effects.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” In this research, topical gels using natural mucilages from okra and hibiscus were successfully formulated to deliver diclofenac diethylamine, with hibiscus mucilage at 10% showing the best performance as a gelling agent based on various physicochemical tests.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This phase 2a trial evaluated Samcyprone for common wart treatment and found that while a sensitization reaction is necessary for therapeutic response, its level does not predict wart clearance.
January 2000 in “Time to knit” This article reviews the advantages of emulgel as a topical drug delivery system for hydrophobic drugs but provides no new findings.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses the chronic inflammatory skin diseases acne keloidalis nuchae and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, focusing on their shared etiology and differing progression, and reports no new clinical findings.
22 citations
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March 1999 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” This review discusses the use of topical immunotherapy for severe alopecia areata and resistant viral warts, highlighting diphencyprone's advantages and the need for careful handling to avoid staff sensitisation; it reports no new clinical results.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a hydrogel containing extracts from azadirachta indica and tridax procumbens for treating seborrheic dermatitis, finding it passed various tests, including skin irritation and stability, suggesting potential future applications in herbal formulations.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study developed a Hyaluronic acid-Carbopol liposomal gel co-loaded with Adapalene and Clindamycin Phosphate, optimized to improve skin penetration and anti-acne efficacy, showing enhanced drug delivery, superior clinical effectiveness, and excellent skin tolerability compared to commercial formulations.
August 2026 in “Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” In rats with cyclophosphamide-induced hair loss, this study found that applying cetirizine HCl-loaded emulgel with microneedling stimulated hair growth, suggesting a potentially safer alternative to minoxidil for treating chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
April 2026 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” In this study, cinnamic acid in solution form showed strong antifungal activity against Microsporum canis, but when incorporated into hydrogels, the acid's diffusion and resulting antifungal performance decreased, though it maintained effectiveness for potential prolonged exposure.
In this study, a novel CT@GA-gel hybrid hydrogel was developed for diabetic wound treatment, demonstrating improved mechanical properties, tissue adhesion, and chronic wound healing benefits, including immune regulation and re-epithelialization, due to enhanced crosslinking and ROS scavenging by incorporated carbon dots.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Innovations in Applied Pharmaceutical Science (JIAPS)” In this study, researchers developed a neem oil-based emulgel showcasing anti-dandruff properties with controlled dual release, observing formulation F5 providing a 65.27% release after 8 hours and the highest antifungal inhibition against Candida albicans.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “Talenta Conference Series Tropical Medicine (TM)” This study evaluated the antifungal activity of lemongrass oil in anti-dandruff gel shampoo formulations and found that a 10% lemongrass oil concentration was the most effective at inhibiting the growth of the dandruff-causing fungus Pityrosporum ovale.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” This study reports that fluconazole emulgel formulations, using jojoba oil and liquid paraffin, showed effective drug release and improved characteristics for treating skin diseases compared to traditional oral formulations.
This study reported that the HG3 formulation of a Ketoconazole anti-dandruff gel exhibited superior drug release and antifungal efficacy without causing skin irritation, compared to other formulations tested.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This experimental study on male rats found that a gel containing carbon dioxide extract of hops effectively promoted wound healing in severe acne by enhancing skin regeneration and exhibiting anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, and antimycotic properties.
9 citations
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August 2023 in “Antioxidants” This study found that Gelidium corneum, a type of red seaweed, may serve as a promising source of bioactive compounds for skin health, showing photoprotective and healing properties in vitro and antioxidant and stability benefits in vivo when used in dermocosmetic formulations.
1 citations
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April 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This study found that the once-daily gel combining calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate was more effective and faster in treating scalp psoriasis compared to individual treatments, with a similar safety profile.
March 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” In this study, an Emulgel containing Tridax procumbens extract was formulated and found to have promising physical properties and antimicrobial activity for wound healing.
April 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” Some elderly men had healing problems after using imiquimod and diclofenac for skin conditions on their scalps.
August 2025 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” This study developed a new suspended ointment formulation containing neomycin sulfate and triamcinolone acetonide, which showed promise for treating neurodermatitis and chronic eczema by ensuring stable composition, effective skin penetration, and no skin irritation.
80 citations
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August 2022 in “Materials Today Bio” This study developed a double-network hydrogel using polyacrylamide and catechol-chitosan to enhance mechanical properties and promote drug release, aiding in inflammation regulation and wound healing for chronic wounds with challenging microenvironments.