20 citations
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February 1968 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” This study reports that citrulline, uniquely found in the inner root sheath of hair follicles, can be specifically detected with the carbamido diacetyl reaction, resulting in a bright orange color.
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.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Langmuir” This study presents a method for directly measuring the solubility of solid chemicals in the skin's stratum corneum under various humidity conditions, emphasizing its importance for dermal drug delivery and chemical safety assessments.
18 citations
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March 2014 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study evaluated new aqueous gel formulations of minoxidil without irritants and found that the calcium alginate gel showed the best performance in terms of drug release and skin permeation.
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.
1 citations
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December 2016 in “Vìsnik farmacìï” This study found that a gel base with 0.2% potassium sorbate, 5% glycerin, and other specified components has optimal properties for use in telogen effluvium treatments.
55 citations
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August 2015 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study reports that a newly developed polyherbal phospholipid complex cream containing Citrus auranticum and Glycyrrhiza glabra extracts improved polyphenol retention in the skin, suggesting potential as an anti-aging cosmeceutical.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that rubbing significantly increased skin permeation of caffeine but not rhododendrol, with the direction of rubbing playing a crucial role in caffeine's enhancement.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” In this study, two methotrexate-loaded liquid crystal formulations for topical application showed immunomodulatory effects and induced skin changes in mice with imiquimod-induced psoriasis.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Recent Advances in Biology and Medicine” This study found that a combination of 5% DMSO and BSA minimizes toxic effects on the cytogenetic stability of dermal papilla cells during cryopreservation.
March 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” 1 citations
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June 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical compounding” This study found that compounded minoxidil solutions in a propylene glycol-free and alcohol-reduced foam remained stable for 180 days, meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for strength, pH, and antimicrobial effectiveness.
This study observed that liposomes encapsulating minoxidil and PEP penetrate the skin at a slower rate but may reach deeper layers compared to a foam formulation.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” This study developed a simple and cost-effective chromatographic method for simultaneously analyzing betamethasone dipropionate and calcipotriol, achieving rapid separation within 7 minutes suitable for routine applications.
September 2020 in “Eureka: Health Sciences” In this study, the researchers developed an optimal emulgel formulation for treating androgenic alopecia, determining that a base with 0.3% Carbomer Ultraz 10, 0.1% potassium sorbate, and 0.2% triethanolamine offered the best properties for drug release, application compliance, safety, and stability.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine” This study reported the formulation of a new cream combining niacinamide and retinol aimed at reducing hyperpigmentation and providing anti-aging and moisturizing effects. It found that the cream remained stable under various environmental conditions and did not cause skin irritation in patch tests.
9 citations
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December 2023 in “Materials Today Bio” This study found that modified microcrystalline cellulose with citric and ascorbic acid demonstrated enhanced hemostatic properties and biocompatibility in vitro and in animal hemorrhage models.
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.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This research found that combining a 308-nm excimer laser with oral compound glycyrrhizin and topical 0.03% tacrolimus was more effective for treating pediatric facial and cervical vitiligo, resulting in faster and higher rates of repigmentation with minimal adverse effects compared to glycyrrhizin and tacrolimus alone.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical Research and Reports” This study found that higher concentrations of topical diphenylcyclopropenone, especially when prepared with acetone, showed better stability over 6 months compared to lower concentrations.
2 citations
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August 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study developed a new melanocyte cultivation medium without chemical mitogens, melanogenesis enhancers, or bovine products, demonstrating successful proliferation and melanotic differentiation of human melanocytes from hair follicles.
56 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” This study found that rhodamine B penetrated human hair fibers more effectively from an aqueous solution compared to a methanol/ethanol solvent, with penetration depending on hair morphology.
October 2025 in “International Wound Journal” In a study using a rat model of hypertrophic scars, researchers found that gamma-irradiated human amniotic fluid improved wound healing, collagen remodelling, immune response, and scar characteristics more effectively than saline or non-irradiated amniotic fluid, indicating its potential for clinical applications in scar management.
12 citations
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August 2016 in “Biomedical Chromatography” This study developed and validated an HPLC-UV method for accurately quantifying clobetasol propionate in skin and hair follicles, demonstrating its application in in vitro permeation experiments.
16 citations
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January 2012 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” This study found that a 2% polyherbal phyto-complex cream containing aqueous extracts of Trichosanthes cucumerina and Abrus precatorius effectively promoted hair growth in preclinical tests, comparable to minoxidil 2%.
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.
January 1997 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India” This study found that RADA-PRG hydrogels enhanced skin-derived precursor cell proliferation and improved hair follicle neogenesis in mice, suggesting potential use as a scaffold material in tissue engineering.
48 citations
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May 2021 in “Molecules” The researchers found that plant extracts from Papaver rhoeas L., Clitoria ternatea L., and Carthamus tinctorius L. are effective natural cosmetic dyes, offering intense and stable colors without cytotoxicity.
July 2025 in “Phytomedicine Plus” This study reported that Cyperus rotundus L., a plant used in traditional medicine, effectively reduces hair growth with minimal side effects, showing efficacy comparable to Alexandrite laser treatments in certain cases, particularly for white hair, positioning it as a potential natural alternative to chemical depilatories.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new cosmetic cream reduced facial redness and skin temperature after 4 weeks of use.