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.
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March 2021 in “Gels” This study found that minoxidil solubilized in gelatin-containing microemulsions resulted in over 5% of the drug remaining in porcine skin, significantly more than the reference gel.
In this study, researchers assessed the physical-chemical and microbiological stability of various pharmaceutical ingredients in the vehicle TrichoSolTM, finding differing beyond-use dates for the compounds, such as 180 days for cetirizine hydrochloride, but only 90 days for progesterone at higher concentrations.
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June 2018 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” Oral collagen improves skin, nails, hair, and reduces cellulite.
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July 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” In this case report, an ointment containing 1.24R-dihydroxyvitamin D3 was effective for treating follicular keratosis of the chin but did not provide lasting benefits after treatment ended.
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights the potential of scaffold-based drug delivery systems to revolutionize oral cancer treatment by enhancing targeted and localized drug administration, reducing systemic side effects, and providing environments conducive to non-cancerous cell growth, though challenges like scalability and biocompatibility remain.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Chemistry” This study developed a validated HPLC method for accurately estimating dutasteride and its related compounds in capsules, suitable for routine and stability sample analysis.
October 2022 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study reports that the newly developed SA-Ca(II) hydrogel has tunable mechanical properties, high biocompatibility, and potential applications in wearable protections and stimuli-responsive electronics.
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January 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” The researchers reported that dPGS-PCL as a carrier improved the penetration of tofacitinib in an ex-vivo human skin model compared to free tofacitinib, but did not show significant differences in inhibiting IL-6 and IL-8 during short incubation.
7 citations
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August 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This study explored the use of dexamethasone-loaded polymer hybrid nanoparticles in a xanthan gum hydrogel for treating alopecia areata, finding that freeze drying with sucrose influenced particle size, release, and permeation, but had no impact on cytotoxicity or anti-inflammatory efficacy in human keratinocytes.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CTP-543 is generally safe for treating alopecia areata.
6 citations
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February 2009 in “Veterinární Medicína” This study found that deslorelin implants can effectively reduce estradiol levels and support hair regrowth in neutered ferrets with hyperoestrogenism caused by nodular hyperplasia of the adrenocortex.
January 2009 in “Chinese Journal of Drug Application and Monitoring” This study concluded that finasteride granules are bioequivalent to finasteride tablets based on pharmacokinetic evaluation in healthy male volunteers.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” There is no abstract available for this article on the effects of percutaneous oestradiol implants on the skeletons of postmenopausal women, and thus no new findings are reported.
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April 2000 in “The Laryngoscope” This study concluded that clotrimazole, miconazole, and tolnaftate appeared safe in guinea pigs, whereas gentian violet showed potential for severe ototoxicity, and nystatin left a concerning residue.
25 citations
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July 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study optimized efinaconazole spanlastic nanovesicles using risk management and multivariate analysis for potential transungual delivery to treat onychomycosis, achieving improved drug permeability and dissolution efficiency.
14 citations
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June 2014 in “World Journal of Urology” This study found that the herbal combination PRO 160/120 significantly improved nocturnal voiding frequency in patients with moderate-to-severe LUTS/BPH compared to placebo, with similar effectiveness to tamsulosin and finasteride.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “Reviews in separation sciences” This study developed a simple method to determine finasteride, indapamide, and tiemonium methylsulfate in pharmaceuticals by using their ability to form silver nanoparticles measurable via spectrophotometry.
26 citations
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study demonstrates that massage significantly enhances the follicular targeting of dutasteride-loaded nanocapsules, increasing drug accumulation in hair follicles by up to 5 times.
January 2019 in “FarFar - Pharmacy Repository” This article reviews strategies like microemulsions to improve adapalene delivery in acne treatment but reports no new clinical results.
This study developed a topical dutasteride-loaded Insitu-emulgel for treating androgenetic alopecia, finding it effectively controls drug release, enhances skin penetration, and may improve patient compliance compared to traditional topical treatments, though further clinical research is underway.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics X” In this study, desmopressin-loaded elastic liposomes (ODEL1) showed improved permeation and drug deposition across rat skin by altering the skin's cohesive energies and causing reversible changes on its surface.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that administering botulinum toxin A via Flex-PADs to mouse footpads inhibited sweating similarly to traditional injections, suggesting a promising patient-friendly delivery method for hyperhidrosis treatment.
May 2011 in “Psychiatric News” This article provides regulatory updates, legal briefs, and industry news, reporting no new clinical findings.
April 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This study concluded that an Emulgel formulation containing Tridax procumbens extract showed promising wound healing and antimicrobial activity, with improved physical properties in the F2 formulation.
January 2005 in “Chinese New Drugs Journal” This study concluded that locally manufactured finasteride tablets are bioequivalent to imported ones based on pharmacokinetic profiles in male volunteers.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study in mice found that WWP2 facilitates odontoblast differentiation and dentin formation by targeting PTEN for degradation, thereby enhancing KLF5 activity, which may suggest its crucial role in dental development.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study emphasizes the importance of regular dental check-ups for patients undergoing systemic treatments for psoriatic disease, as it helps prevent oral complications associated with these medications. It recommends collaboration between dermatologists and oral health specialists to effectively manage and communicate these risks.
October 2025 in “Actualización en Medicina de Familia” This review discusses several new pharmacological products, including those for cardiovascular prevention and overactive bladder, but notes challenges in defining their therapeutic roles and provides safety updates on existing medications; it reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Journal of Sexual and Mental Health” This study reports that two oral hormonal agents, dimethandrolone undecanoate and 11β-methylnortestosterone dodecylcarbonate, may effectively suppress hormones to contraceptive levels in men with mild side effects, though longer-term trials are required to confirm their safety and efficacy.