July 2023 in “International journal of advanced research in medical and pharmaceutical sciences” The gel combining minoxidil and Aloe vera could be an effective, non-irritating treatment for hair loss.
202 citations,
June 2005 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Lecithin organogels could be good for applying drugs to the skin because they are stable, safe, and can improve drug absorption.
3 citations,
December 2021 Niosomes are a promising method for delivering drugs directly to targeted areas in the body.
6 citations,
May 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Optimal long-acting finasteride injection dose found: 16.8 mg, effective for one month.
June 2015 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” The congress showed advancements in skin hydration, barrier function, and safe, effective new cosmetic formulations.
2 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Created finasteride complex to increase water solubility and drug release.
5 citations,
November 2015 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Propylene glycol and ethanol increase finasteride skin absorption, sodium lauryl sulfate doesn't.
39 citations,
November 2015 in “Nanomedicine” Improved Finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
Nanotechnology improves Clomiphene citrate's effectiveness and reduces side effects for treating ovulatory disorders.
77 citations,
April 2015 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan nanoparticles improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.
January 2024 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” The study successfully formulated and optimized a bilayer tablet combining Tamsulosin and Finasteride using response surface methodology.
47 citations,
August 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The new dutasteride formula can be applied to the skin, may promote hair growth, and has fewer side effects.
27 citations,
August 2018 in “Therapeutic Delivery” Nanotechnology could make hair loss treatments more effective and reduce side effects, but more research is needed before it's available.
5 citations,
January 2008 in “Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation” The document reviews patents on nanoparticle systems used to deliver drugs, discussing their creation, use in treatments, and commercial applications.
82 citations,
January 2002 in “Journal of drug targeting” Drugs penetrate scalp skin better than abdominal skin, with scalp hair follicles aiding in higher drug delivery.
151 citations,
July 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Liposomal systems show promise for delivering drugs through the skin but face challenges like high costs and stability issues.
33 citations,
January 2008 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The conclusion is that measuring how drugs partition into artificial sebum is important for predicting their delivery into hair and sebaceous follicles, and it provides better information than traditional methods.
13 citations,
October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
4 citations,
May 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Created tablet similar to Avodart using γ-cyclodextrin and solubilizers.
2 citations,
November 2021 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The phytosome lotion made from Mangkokan leaf extract was more effective for hair growth than 2% minoxidil, especially at 30% concentration.
5 citations,
February 2014 in “Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies” Method accurately measures finasteride and tamsulosin in combined drug form.
2 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” A new method was developed to accurately detect and measure 47 different drug ingredients in various products.
2 citations,
September 2012 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis” A method was created in 2012 to accurately and precisely measure tamsulosin and finasteride in medicine using second derivative spectrophotometric method.
27 citations,
September 2018 in “Medicines” Oleic acid nanovesicles improve minoxidil absorption in hair follicles for alopecia treatment.
72 citations,
January 2001 in “Drugs” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
5 citations,
February 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
22 citations,
March 2020 in “Cosmetics” Nanotechnology improves minoxidil treatment for hair loss.
7 citations,
July 2018 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Chitosan nanoparticles are promising for sustained caffeine delivery through the skin.
3 citations,
October 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” The study found a way to improve a skin-applied minoxidil formula using a specific design method.
47 citations,
September 2014 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Scientists created a gel with nanoparticles to deliver medicine to hair follicles effectively.