27 citations
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October 2020 in “Drugs” This article reviews the development milestones of clascoterone up to its first approval for treating acne vulgaris, reporting no new clinical results for androgenetic alopecia.
59 citations
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October 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers with more soybean phosphatidylcholine provided better skin retention and follicular targeting for diphencyprone compared to other formulations and controls.
2 citations
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September 2017 Laser Lax is a new tool that measures scalp looseness accurately and comfortably.
December 2025 in “Fertility and Sterility” Both LNG-IUD and systemic progestins are effective for fertility-sparing treatment, but close monitoring is needed due to recurrence risk.
8 citations
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study found that a novel bioceramic/alginate hydrogel with photothermal properties and multiple ion release effectively reduces infection and inflammation, and enhances osseointegration in early-stage peri-implant lesions, potentially improving dental implant survival rates.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “Engineered science” This study suggests that finasteride-loaded polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan microspheres could be a promising embolic agent for benign prostatic hyperplasia, showing effective occlusion and sustained drug release in preclinical models.
August 2022 in “Scholars academic journal of pharmacy” This study involved formulating an invasome gel loaded with clotrimazole for treating fungal infections and assessed its various properties like spreadability and in vitro drug diffusion.
18 citations
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May 2017 in “Head & Neck” This study reported that free tissue transfer for postcranioplasty implant exposure led to a 100% free flap survival rate and salvaged 91% of the implants without removal, suggesting it is a highly effective reconstructive option even for chronic cases.
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.
August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” The authors reported that fiber hair implants provided excellent results in over 85% of patients with permanent alopecia, with mild complications and a yearly fiber failure rate below 20%.
62 citations
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November 2022 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” This study reported that an injectable hydrogel based on platelet-rich plasma and laponite improved wound healing in diabetic and normal rats by enhancing angiogenesis and macrophage polarization.
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Repaglinide-loaded liponiosomal hybrids improve blood sugar control and insulin release better than regular Repaglinide.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery” This review discusses the use of Tisseel for stabilizing particulate grafts and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further controlled trials.
October 2023 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study demonstrated that a 12-week treatment with luliconazole-containing shampoo significantly reduced scalp scaling, erythema, and itching in adults with seborrheic dermatitis, achieving high tolerability and progressive symptom improvement without reported intolerance or recurrences.
30 citations
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July 2001 in “BJUI” Combination therapy improves urinary flow and reduces residual urine, but needs better stent design.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” 31 citations
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August 1986 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that using Dexon sutures led to significantly larger postoperative stretching and scar width compared to Prolene in patients undergoing scalp surgery for androgenetic alopecia correction.
January 2007 in “UKnowledge (University of Kentucky)” This study found that steers grazing on toxic tall fescue with continuous hair growth and reduced sweating had impaired thermoregulation, leading to decreased grazing activity and poor performance.
April 2017 in “DR-NTU (Nanyang Technological University)” This study found that adjusting the polymer gel composition can create a more consistent release profile of finasteride with reduced initial burst release, enhancing patient compliance through in situ polymer precipitation.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” INTASYL is a promising, adaptable RNAi technology for treating skin cancers.
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.
14 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that cholesterol- and phospholipid-free multilamellar niosomes improved skin deposition and targeted deeper hair follicles better than hydrophobic PLGA nanoparticles for transdermal drug delivery.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study confirmed that the novel solid lipid microparticle formulation of adapalene demonstrated follicular penetration potential and targeted particle erosion in sebum in in vitro tests.
30 citations
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November 2015 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that nanoethosomes containing Lidocaine showed effective skin penetration, suggesting they may be a suitable carrier for topical anesthetic delivery.
In this study, researchers reported that hardshell capsules using the DiluCap® line of excipients demonstrated varying dissolution profiles under gastrointestinal-simulating conditions, with minoxidil and finasteride showing rapid release and melatonin and naltrexone displaying controlled release, indicating their suitability for different applications in compounding pharmacies.
14 citations
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November 2000 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatologic surgeons can safely and effectively provide conscious sedation with proper training and guidelines.
January 2021 in “Figshare” This study developed a nanostructured lipid carrier for 17-α-estradiol that showed stable physicochemical properties and improved targeting to hair follicles in alopecia treatment.
5 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This paper reports three cases of hair transplantation using Feily's method, which showed unusual long-lasting dark areas on the scalp, suggesting more than 24 hours of caution might be needed to prevent necrosis.
13 citations
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that an intranasal gel containing risperidone-loaded glycethosomes significantly enhanced drug bioavailability and improved neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects in schizophrenia-induced rats compared to oral therapies, suggesting a promising alternative for schizophrenic patients who struggle with adhering to oral medication.
4 citations
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June 2017 in “Irish veterinary journal” In this study, a single application of a 10 mg/mL deltamethrin-based solution effectively reduced lice infestations by 98% to 100% in treated horses and prevented new infestations for up to a month, without adverse events reported.