January 2002 in “J0urnal of Nanjing Military Medical College” This study developed a new finasteride capsule with accurate dosage and good stability, showing potential as an effective oral preparation with a tentative two-year shelf life.
February 1960 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Treatments for hair loss include estrogen therapy and special shampoos.
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July 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that dexamethasone-loaded Eudragit® L 100 nanoparticles displayed controlled drug release depending on pH levels, with minimal toxicity to human fibroblasts.
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April 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that dexamethasone nanocrystals significantly increased drug penetration into skin compared to a traditional cream formulation, suggesting potential benefits for treating inflammatory skin conditions.
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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.
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October 2018 in “Physics and chemistry of liquids” This study found that minoxidil exhibits preferential solvation by water in both water-rich and ethanol-rich solvent mixtures.
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a new method for producing dissolving microneedle array patches containing mesoporous silica nanoparticles, successfully confirming nanoparticle deposition and release in both ex vivo and in vivo models.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” This study assessed minoxidil solubility in propylene glycol and water mixtures, comparing cosolvency models and examining thermodynamic properties, without reporting new clinical results.
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March 2023 in “IP International Journal of Comprehensive and Advanced Pharmacology” This study explored the development of a self nanoemulsifying drug delivery system to enhance the solubility and oral bioavailability of exemestane HCl for breast cancer therapy.
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May 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” In this study, researchers developed a dissolvable microneedle patch containing baricitinib for alopecia areata treatment, reporting significantly higher hair growth in mouse models compared to controls, suggesting its potential as an effective, pain-free topical therapy.
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October 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study developed effervescent cleansing tablets containing asiatic-acid-loaded solid lipid microparticles, finding that they provided effective cleansing compared to water and showed good flow properties, pH, and hardness but were unstable at high temperature and humidity.
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January 2014 This study reported that ultrafine gelatin nanoparticles produced by a modified desolvation technique offer advantages for dermal drug delivery, including smaller particle size, higher drug loading, and faster release compared to traditional gelatin nanoparticles.
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January 2022 in “Contrast Media & Molecular Imaging” Levofloxacin and metronidazole reduce inflammation and speed up healing in gingival wounds.
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October 2020 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” This study investigated various synthesized 5-reductase inhibitors and found that compound 6 had the highest anti-androgenic activity and receptor affinity compared to finasteride, showing potential due to its improved efficacy and bioavailability for further research in treating lower urinary tract symptoms.
October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study reported that phytosome formulations of citrus flavonoids naringenin and naringin showed significantly increased oral bioavailability and plasma drug concentration in rabbits, suggesting that phytosome technology effectively addresses the pharmacokinetic limitations of these compounds.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study demonstrates that machine learning-assisted fabrication of PRP-incorporated microneedles effectively promotes hair regrowth in AGA mice, outperforming minoxidil and mitigating biosafety risks associated with synthetic materials.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” The study developed herbal hair gummies using ingredients like fenugreek, amla, and bhringraj, alongside folic acid, zinc, and biotin, concluding they are palatable, meet quality standards, exhibit antioxidant properties, and may effectively enhance hair growth and reduce hair loss.
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 2023 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This study evaluated niosome-based gels for delivering salicylic acid topically to treat acne vulgaris and found that the formulation SANG5, using Carbopol 940 and nutmeg oil, demonstrated the best drug release profile.
January 2022 in “Figshare” This study found that inhibiting autophagy in mouse preputial glands alters lipid metabolism, delays aging-related duct changes, and reduces pheromone production, indicating autophagy's critical role in gland homeostasis and cell breakdown during secretion.
January 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research investigated the formulation of minoxidil emulgel using various gelling agents for treating male pattern baldness. It found that this formulation was feasible, with no interactions between the drug and polymers, suggesting potential advantages over other dosage forms.
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April 2011 in “Critical reviews in analytical chemistry” This review discusses the pharmacological properties and analytical methods for determining fluconazole but reports no new experimental findings.
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November 1965 in “Textile research journal” This study found that papain/bisulfite disintegrates human hair cuticles by dissolving the endocuticle, potentially accelerated by ethanol's removal of cell membrane material.
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November 1968 in “Textile research journal” Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.
January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
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February 2010 in “CrystEngComm” Made 8 minoxidil samples; 1 cocrystal, 7 salts formed.
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May 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This research describes a process for producing caffeine nanocrystals, which may enhance skin penetration by accumulating in hair follicles and maintaining stability for two months, paving the way for in vivo testing.
55 citations
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September 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” This review examines the main absorption sites and influencing factors for orally administered drugs, highlighting variables such as solubility and gastrointestinal conditions that affect drug absorption in the small intestine and the development of effective drug delivery systems.
33 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Controlled Release” In this study, researchers developed a new self-administered finasteride delivery system using powder-carrying microneedles that improved hair growth efficacy and addressed safety concerns compared to topical finasteride gel by allowing sustained intradermal release of the drug for three days with a single application.
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June 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study found that polymeric nanoparticle suspensions can deliver poorly water-soluble drugs to hair follicles in animal models, suggesting a promising method for targeted topical treatments.