January 2024 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Future treatments for androgenic alopecia may focus on reactivating hair follicle stem cells and improving drug delivery.
January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanocarriers like liposomes and cyclodextrins improve how angiotensin-(1-7) is delivered in the body.
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December 2019 in “Stem Cells International” Bioactive molecules show promise for improving skin repair and regeneration by overcoming current challenges with further research.
May 2023 in “Asian journal of research in pharmaceutical sciences” Ketoconazole is effective for treating various fungal infections and has new uses in dermatology, but oral use can have serious side effects.
59 citations,
October 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Research” Squalene-based carriers improve delivery of a treatment to hair follicles for alopecia areata.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” New gels using cellulose nanocrystals effectively deliver minoxidil to hair follicles, promoting hair regrowth.
23 citations,
October 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ethosomal minoxidil improves hair growth by penetrating deeper into skin and shortening hair cycle.
23 citations,
March 2019 in “Environmental Chemistry Letters” Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.
8 citations,
May 2010 in “Dermatologic clinics” New treatments for skin conditions in children include a preferred drug for birthmark reduction, proactive creams for eczema and vitiligo, a safe psoriasis medication, and special tissues and socks for eczema and fungal infections.
47 citations,
July 2014 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Scientists created a gel with nanoparticles to deliver medicine to hair follicles effectively.
IVL-DrugFluidic® can mass-produce high-quality, long-acting injectable drug microspheres, improving patient compliance and reducing side effects.
November 2022 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” The hydrogel with Finasteride provides controlled, sustained drug release and improved bioavailability.
69 citations,
March 2016 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Topical retinoids effectively improve photodamaged skin.
9 citations,
June 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Using polymeric micelles to deliver spironolactone topically could improve wound healing in skin affected by glucocorticoids.
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July 2021 in “Current nanomedicine” The new gel formulation for Acitretin improves topical delivery and reduces oral toxicity.
109 citations,
March 2011 in “Journal of controlled release” New micelle solutions greatly improve skin delivery of certain antifungal drugs.
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May 2021 in “BioMed research international” Human hair-derived particles can effectively carry and release the cancer drug Paclitaxel in a pH-sensitive manner, potentially targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Zinc pyrithione dissolves quickly on the skin and in hair follicles, especially in smaller particles.
July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.
16 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” The PS-b-PAA copolymer nanomicelles are effective for delivering a cancer treatment drug in photodynamic therapy.
24 citations,
April 2007 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Microparticles containing artocarpin extract could effectively treat hair loss and acne with minimal side effects.
Microneedle technology is effective for skin rejuvenation and enhancing cosmeceutical delivery, with ongoing innovation and increasing commercialization.
136 citations,
April 2013 in “Clinical Cancer Research” The drug IPI-926 is safe at 160 mg daily and may help treat certain tumors, especially basal cell carcinoma.
28 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.
55 citations,
September 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Different factors affect where drugs are absorbed in the small intestine, which is important for effective medication use.
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February 2024 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Electrospun scaffolds can improve healing in diabetic wounds.
38 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of controlled release” IMSG nanoparticles improve vaccine delivery and immune response through hair follicles.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of drug assessment” Finasteride gel effectively and safely reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth.
34 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of Liposome Research” Minoxidil-loaded liposomes effectively deliver to hair follicles, potentially improving hair growth and treating alopecia.
16 citations,
August 2014 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Special nanoparticles increased skin absorption of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.