10 citations
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June 2018 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.
August 2024 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” In this study, the researchers reported that a newly developed PYGL inhibitor, HTPI, enhanced hair growth in an ex-vivo culture by reducing oxidative damage in hDPCs and inhibiting glycogen degradation in hORSCs, showing potential as a treatment for hair loss comparable to minoxidil.
65 citations
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April 2007 in “Chemistry and Physics of Lipids” This study found that incorporating steroid hormones into DPPC liposomes altered their physicochemical properties, including size, zeta potential, and phase transition temperatures.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” In this study, the researchers developed a hydrogel mimicking the fetal environment that significantly accelerated wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in vivo, with over 94% wound closure in 14 days, surpassing hydrogels lacking certain additives.
8 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study demonstrated that using PLGA nanoparticles to deliver chlorogenic acid significantly increased type 17 collagen production in human epidermal cells, indicating potential for improved skincare formulations.
11 citations
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July 2023 in “Applied Nanoscience” 40 citations
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September 2004 in “Biomacromolecules” In this study, molecular dynamics simulations indicated that the Glu413Lys mutation in human hair keratin significantly affects the stability of coiled coil structures, whereas Glu413Asp showed no impact on stability.
April 2025 in “Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the potential of spanlastics, a new type of drug delivery system, to enhance drug administration by offering better deformability and stability compared to other nanocarriers, potentially improving targeted drug delivery across various applications.
18 citations
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study developed and tested a new injectable hydrogel for chronic diabetic wounds, reporting significant improvements in wound healing through enhanced angiogenesis, epithelization, and reduction of inflammation and infection in animal models.
November 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” June 2025 in “Healthy-Mu Journal” The optimized Cinchonine gel effectively fights acne bacteria and is safe for twice-daily use.
21 citations
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September 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” RADA16-I can effectively deliver and release mangiferin, improving its solubility and bioavailability.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that dsRNA may enhance KRT9 expression in palm and sole skin through β-catenin signaling, potentially linking mechanical damage to specific skin features and certain skin conditions.
4 citations
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January 1994 in “Yakugaku zasshi” In this study, EPC-K, a compound with antioxidant and moisturizing effects, was found to decompose significantly under certain conditions, impacting its stability in quasi drug hair-growing products.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study observed that DDAIP-HCl enhanced the permeation of minoxidil through human cadaver skin, suggesting potential for improved treatment efficacy in male pattern hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2004 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” Polyquaternium-64 helps damaged hair look healthy again.
33 citations
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February 2021 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This article explains the preparation methods and applications for various vesicle and particle systems used in transdermal drug delivery, highlighting their effectiveness and potential for further development in this field.
July 2026 in “Advanced Science” In this study, researchers found that a scallop adhesive protein (Sbp9 Δ) forms strong adhesive coatings via disulfide-sticker strategies, which also promote hair regeneration in mouse models by activating Wnt signaling and enhancing angiogenesis, proving more effective than minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia.
August 2023 in “Processes” This study found that fermenting Dendrobium officinale with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CCFM8661 and other strains increased polysaccharide yields and skin care activity, particularly with CCFM8631, which showed significant improvements in skin cell protection and inflammation reduction in both cell cultures and mouse models.
October 2023 in “Biomimetics” This study developed a biocompatible hair-dyeing technology using a dark polyphenol complex, which demonstrated effective hair coating, improved mechanical strength, and strong antioxidant properties while maintaining high cell viability.
54 citations
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December 2004 in “PubMed” This study suggests that topical Cyclosporin A formulations, with or without a penetration enhancer, effectively stimulated hair regrowth in a rat model of alopecia areata.
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.
September 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” In this study, researchers developed injectable micropore-forming hydrogels that enhance tissue adhesion strength and promote wound healing by allowing better cell infiltration and inducing hair follicle regeneration in skin incision wound models.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” This study reported that a novel bilayer wound dressing made from PLCL nanofibers and keratin hydrogel, loaded with FGF-2, promoted skin healing and showed potential for use in skin tissue engineering.
29 citations
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The researchers reported that a novel leave-on treatment containing caffeine, niacinamide, panthenol, dimethicone, and an acrylate polymer significantly increased the diameter and improved the mechanical properties of scalp hair fibers, suggesting it may help mitigate thinning hair.
8 citations
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December 2003 in “Materials Research-ibero-american Journal of Materials” Polyquaternium 7® builds up on hair, improving its look and feel, and AFM is good for measuring these changes.
August 2022 in “International journal of membrane science and technology” This study found that Finasteride may spontaneously diffuse into an SDS-based model cell membrane at a significant rate, with distinct behavior in polar and non-polar solutions.
This study found that Finasteride Dispersible Tablets, prepared with an optimized prescription, disintegrate quickly, disperse well, and have a high dissolution speed, suitable for industrial production.