January 2023 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Some herbal ingredients like linalool and tea tree oil have anti-dandruff properties and are safe for use in shampoos.
April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” New 5% minoxidil solution improves scalp hydration, reduces redness, and may be safer for sensitive users.
25 citations,
October 2015 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” Iontophoresis improves minoxidil delivery to hair follicles for hair loss treatment.
142 citations,
November 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.
26 citations,
August 2014 in “Analytical Chemistry Research” Method can accurately measure five BPH drugs at once.
June 1992 in “Inpharma Weekly” Patch testing with different solvents helps find the right minoxidil formulation for those with scalp allergies.
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November 2018 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Ethosomes are effective, safe carriers for delivering drugs through the skin.
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January 2016 Optimized formulations with specific ingredients can significantly improve skin delivery of topical drugs.
June 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up drug development, saves money, and has led to about a third of new drug approvals.
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August 1996 in “Forensic Science International” Cosmetic treatments like bleaching and perming can greatly reduce opiate levels in hair, possibly leading to false-negative drug tests.
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February 2022 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Indian herbal medicine shows promise for treating skin diseases but needs more research to prove effectiveness.
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April 2021 in “ACS omega” Curcumin can be effectively loaded into polystyrene nanoparticles, which are safe for human cells and more biocompatible with curcumin inside.
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Both hair tonic and gel with Angiopteris evecta extract effectively stimulate hair growth.
1 citations,
June 2017 in “International Journal of Toxicology” Most drugs fail to reach the market, but understanding their properties and using strategies like early toxicity tests and drug repurposing can help advance their development.
June 2023 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” The polyherbal lotus oil with amla, hibiscus, bhringraj, and methi promotes hair growth effectively, similar to minoxidil.
November 2023 in “Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” Scientists made nanoparticles from human hair proteins to improve drug delivery.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Topical Valproic acid and 5% Minoxidil both significantly increase hair count in Female Pattern Hair Loss, with similar side effects.
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April 2011 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Particles around 100 nm can penetrate and stay in hair follicles without passing through healthy skin, making them safe for use in topical products and useful for targeted drug delivery.
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January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Nanotechnology in dermatology shows promise for better drug delivery and treatment effectiveness but requires more safety research.
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February 2009 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Artificial sebum L closely mimics human sebum for drug delivery research.
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November 2015 in “Drug Delivery” Ethosomal carriers effectively deliver hair loss drug into skin.
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December 2022 in “Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore” Some skin medications can have harmful interactions with the COVID-19 drug nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, but not with molnupiravir.
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June 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanofiber scaffolds help wounds heal by delivering drugs directly to the injury site.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “Pakistan biomedical journal” Transethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin by overcoming the outer skin layer's barrier.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” New microneedles deliver drugs through the skin accurately and effectively.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Drug repositioning offers hope for new, affordable treatments for a genetic skin disorder called ARCI.
August 2021 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” Green tea leaves extract can be used to make a hair tonic that may benefit hair health.
December 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Many dermatologists in India find serum peptide formulations effective for treating hair loss.
December 2013 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” Nanotechnology shows promise for better drug delivery and cancer treatment.