17 citations
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October 2016 in “Artificial Cells Nanomedicine and Biotechnology” This study found that arginine-loaded lipidic nanoparticles improved hair follicle growth in male hamsters more effectively than an aqueous arginine solution.
17 citations
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May 2015 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” This study found that lipid nanocarriers called squarticles, conjugated with an antibody, enhanced minoxidil uptake in dermal papilla cells, potentially improving alopecia treatments.
16 citations
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August 2014 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” This study found that surface-modified liquid crystalline nanoparticles significantly enhanced skin permeation of finasteride and dutasteride compared to unmodified nanoparticles, suggesting potential for improved treatment efficacy in androgenetic alopecia.
15 citations
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January 2021 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” This study found that Prosopis farcta is a rich source of phenolic compounds with strong antioxidant activity, suggesting its potential for use in food, beverage, feed, and pharmaceutical applications.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” Created microspheres show potential for safe and effective use in prostate artery embolization.
13 citations
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April 2019 in “American Journal of PharmTech Research” In this study, researchers highlighted that emulgels, a combination of emulsions and gels, offer a novel topical delivery method for hydrophobic drugs, possessing attributes such as easy spreadability and bio-friendliness, making them suitable for conditions like acne, fungal infections, and psoriasis.
13 citations
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January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” This review covers various aspects of hair biology, pigmentation, and development, focusing on genetic and biochemical modulation of hair follicle components but reports no new findings.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “RSC Advances” Cedrol cream is more effective and safe for promoting hair growth than traditional treatments.
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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December 2021 in “Military Medical Science Letters” This review highlights the potential of nanoemulgel as a promising drug delivery system for lipophilic drugs, but presents no new experimental results; it discusses composition, preparation methods, and applications.
8 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that treating paracoccidioidomycosis-infected mice with a nanoparticle formulation of itraconazole led to higher drug accumulation in lung, liver, and spleen tissues, improved treatment efficacy, and reduced side effects compared to traditional oral solutions.
7 citations
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October 2017 in “Artificial Cells Nanomedicine and Biotechnology” This research observed that finasteride-loaded ethosomes showed improved permeation across rat skin and human cadaver scalp skin compared to unencapsulated finasteride, potentially enhancing delivery to hair follicle units.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” This study found that a lipid nanoemulsion-based gel of finasteride for topical use improved hair growth and was effective against alopecia, with slow skin permeation and increased efficacy compared to a testosterone-treated group.
6 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study found that injectable finasteride microspheres provided a sustained drug release with a minimal initial burst in albino rabbits compared to oral suspension.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology” This article discusses the formulation of nanoemulsion systems as advanced drug delivery mechanisms, but it reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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February 2009 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In a study using a placebo-controlled design, the researchers found that coenzyme Q10 may enhance gene expression of age-relevant hair keratins in human hair roots, suggesting potential anti-aging benefits for mature hair.
5 citations
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July 2006 in “Contact dermatitis” This case report indicates that contact dermatitis on the face can result from using a bleaching ointment containing ammonium bisulfite during hair-dyeing.
5 citations
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March 2024 in “Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Technologia Alimentaria” This study synthesized existing research on 11 tropical seed varieties, underscoring their potential in food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries due to their phytochemicals and nutrients, such as phenolics and vitamins, which could reduce waste and support sustainable practices.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses how environmental factors like lifestyle, nutrition, and vitamin deficiencies may influence autoimmune diseases such as MS, SLE, and AA, highlighting associations with vitamin D levels and dietary interventions, but notes a lack of conclusive evidence for their roles in disease pathogenesis.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Current pharmaceutical design” This review discusses the benefits and applications of microsponges delivery systems in drug delivery, particularly for topical treatments, and reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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March 2002 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” This review discusses various skin conditions affecting women throughout their lives and highlights the pharmacist's role in advising on management and treatment, but it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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April 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses the use of mesotherapy, highlighting its popularity and the lack of large, randomized controlled trials, and advises cautious use.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences (PJLSS)” This study examines the use of emulgel-based systems as drug delivery vehicles for hydrophobic medications, noting their potential benefits in dermatological applications due to properties like easy spreadability, non-greasy texture, and prolonged shelf life.
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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July 2020 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This study examined the preservative and antimicrobial susceptibility of non-fermenting bacilli collected from beauty salon waste in Brazil.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says biodegradable cosmetics and packaging are better for the environment and user experience.
2 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found that frequent consumption of nuts, chocolate, candy, and red tea was associated with more severe acne, while eating fresh vegetables was linked to milder acne in these patients.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This article reviews advanced strategies for enhancing drug delivery to cutaneous stem cells to improve treatment for skin conditions and reports no new experimental findings.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “RSC Advances” The researchers evaluated scientific data on the usage and pharmaceutical applications of ascorbic acid derivatives, such as ascorbyl-6-palmitate and ascorbyl-2-glucoside, highlighting their development into stable delivery platforms to overcome ascorbic acid's instability and formulation challenges.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” In this review, the researchers discuss how nanoemulgel overcomes the limitations of lipophilic phytomolecules by improving their bioavailability, penetration, and therapeutic efficacy, making it a promising nanocarrier for the treatment of various health conditions.