5 citations
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that FucoPol hydrogel membranes can effectively deliver model drugs such as caffeine and diclofenac sodium via different loading methods, with notable mechanical and release properties, suggesting their potential as platforms for topical drug delivery.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation”
January 2017 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” This study found that both new and old formulas of DCP for treating alopecia areata resulted in similar hair regrowth, but tolerance was significantly better with DCP in isopropanol.
August 2023 in “Cell Proliferation” This study observed that incorporating human follicle dermal papilla cells into fibrin microgels increased cell viability and the formation of hair follicle structures in in vitro skin cultures compared to traditional dermal papilla spheroids, suggesting a promising approach for hair follicle regeneration therapies.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated the development of a herbal anti-dandruff shampoo using natural ingredients like fenugreek, curry leaves, and neem, finding it effective in reducing dandruff and nourishing the scalp without causing irritation, and suggesting it as a safe and economical alternative to synthetic shampoos.
January 2018 in “Journal of analytical, bioanalytical and separation techniques”
4 citations
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November 2023 in “ArXiv.org” This study demonstrates that a proposed multi-stage framework improves the accuracy and faithfulness of drug-related responses generated by language models, compared to traditional methods.
October 2006 in “Eclética Química” This study presents three spectrophotometric methods for determining finasteride in bulk and tablet forms, showing a linear relationship between absorbance and finasteride concentration.
55 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference” This study introduces an extended approach to the Bonferroni procedure that accounts for correlations among endpoints, aiming to improve test power while maintaining strong control of the family-wise type I error rate in clinical trials.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” This study designed fast-dissolving Minoxidil tablets to improve patient compliance and found that formulations containing 6% croscarmellose sodium were optimal, showing rapid in-vitro dispersion and effective drug release without drug interaction.
October 2012 in “Organic Process Research & Development” This study developed a new crystallization method using solid solution formation to purify finasteride by effectively removing contamination with dihydrofinasteride.
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.
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July 1995 in “PubMed” Finasteride, a drug that changes testosterone to a different hormone, was studied and its effects over time were modeled successfully.
January 2005 in “Yaowu fenxi zazhi” This study established a mathematical model for measuring uncertainty in the HPLC determination of tablet content and content uniformity, which the authors concluded to be reasonable and reliable.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This record provides supplementary materials for a theoretical model suggesting that animal-based diets may support hair follicle stability through various biological mechanisms, including regenerative peptides and anti-glycation protection.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the researchers developed a polyherbal hair oil and found that one formulation, F2, was stable and had an optimal balance of ingredient concentrations, showing potential for promoting hair growth and maintaining scalp health.
This study demonstrated that the IVL-DrugFluidic® platform is effective for mass-producing finasteride-loaded polymeric microspheres for long-acting injectables, maintaining stable drug release without an initial burst for a month.
10 citations
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June 2013 in “Talanta” This study demonstrated a validated UPLC method for analyzing finasteride in low-dose drug products, highlighting methanol content and flow rate as critical factors for method robustness and accuracy.
August 2014 in “Acta Crystallographica” This study found that the dissolution profiles of different finasteride polymorphs may affect the quality of finasteride capsules, highlighting the need for polymorphic quality control.
4 citations
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January 2002 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a precise and reproducible method for estimating finasteride in tablet formulations using a colorimetric reaction with specific reagents.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that in a mouse model of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia, treatment with lithium carbonate improved skin disease symptoms compared to controls, though disease severity varied and posed interpretation challenges.
January 2009 in “Chemical Reagents” The method produces finasteride with a 92% yield.
44 citations
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April 2003 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that targeting the hair follicle can be increased by using lipophilic drugs combined with surfactant solutions and propylene glycol.
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May 2025 in “Journal of the Indian Chemical Society” 16 citations
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June 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study found that a gelatin microparticle-containing self-microemulsifying formulation combined with Soluplus improved the oral absorption of dutasteride.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair wax stick incorporating extracts of Tulsi, Amla, and Bhringraj was formulated and evaluated, with the F3 formulation showing the best balance of pH, spreadability, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activity, suggesting it as a natural alternative to synthetic hair styling products.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study evaluated a pumpkin seed oil hair gel formulated with various additives and found that the F3 formulation had promising physicochemical properties and non-irritant characteristics for potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.
December 2022 in “INDIAN DRUGS” This study evaluated different herbal hair oil formulations and found that formulation F3 had the most favorable physical properties, such as pH and viscosity, among those tested.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” November 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” A new method improves the isolation of hair follicle cells for better hair growth research.