4 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that adapalene-loaded microemulsions significantly enhanced the drug's penetration through guinea pig skin compared to an aqueous suspension, with factors like surfactant ratios and the water-oil phase balance affecting the transfollicular drug delivery efficiency.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Langmuir” This study presents a method for directly measuring the solubility of solid chemicals in the skin's stratum corneum under various humidity conditions, emphasizing its importance for dermal drug delivery and chemical safety assessments.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that newly developed nanogels for transdermal delivery of finasteride were stable, showed excellent drug permeation through the skin, and ensured biocompatibility without causing irritation or toxicity.
7 citations
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” This model study describes how interactions between hair keratin and various materials alter hair's physical and mechanical properties by affecting noncovalent bonds.
52 citations
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October 2010 in “Antiviral Therapy” This review discusses recent advances in monophosphate prodrug strategies for HCV drug discovery, aiming to enhance oral absorption and stability, and reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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June 2020 in “Industrial Crops and Products” This study reports that biomass activated carbon fibers derived from metaplexis japonica seed hair effectively adsorb methylene blue dye, demonstrating high capacity and rapid adsorption performance.
23 citations
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June 2017 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study found that the dimethyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion system significantly improved the solubility and bioavailability of finasteride compared to the drug alone, enhancing its absorption rate.
October 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that using a stevioside-based microneedle patch significantly increased minoxidil's solubility and skin absorption, promoting hair growth in animal models and achieving 67.5% area coverage by day 35, highlighting the potential of this novel delivery system for androgenetic alopecia treatment.
38 citations
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study developed electrospun nanofibers containing mupirocin for wound treatment, reporting enhanced antibacterial activity, high water absorption, and accelerated wound healing in a rat model, suggesting potential use for severe skin injuries at risk of infection.
10 citations
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in transdermal drug delivery” This review discusses the potential of follicular drug delivery systems to target the pilosebaceous unit and reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “World Journal of Biology and Biotechnology” This research underscores the critical role of the human microbiome in health, highlighting potential therapeutic benefits of interventions like fecal microbiota transplantation and probiotics for conditions linked to microbiome dysbiosis, such as metabolic disorders and inflammatory diseases.
July 2026 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This research highlights the crucial roles of B vitamins in metabolism, neurological processes, and DNA functions, and describes emerging therapies that enhance vitamin absorption and therapeutic potential.
November 2025 in “Communications Materials” This research demonstrated that transforming pomelo peel into expanded sponges and carbonized aerogels can accelerate hemostasis and enhance healing in diabetic wounds while eradicating bacterial biofilms, offering an eco-friendly solution for wound care from agricultural waste.
August 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study evaluated methods to administer betulin in in vivo experiments and found that olive oil, food-grade lard, and other carriers increase betulin absorption in Wistar rats, while monitoring blood levels may aid future clinical research.
305 citations
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July 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This review describes the roles of polysaccharides in antitumor, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory activities and introduces methods for their isolation and purification, reporting no new research results.
29 citations
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September 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This review explores the use of skin penetration enhancers like Transcutol® in various formulation systems, discussing their mechanisms and effectiveness in improving transdermal drug delivery without breaching the skin.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “Smart materials in medicine” This study found that a newly constructed composite hydrogel dressing, made from silk fibroin, chitosan, and halloysite, promoted hair follicle neogenesis, angiogenesis tissue regeneration, and scar reduction.
October 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving treatment outcomes and staying updated on various health conditions.
25 citations
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November 2012 in “Thermochimica Acta” This study found that lipid extraction increased water diffusion in wool and hair fibers; the effect was more pronounced in hair, indicating lipids are crucial for water permeability.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This pilot study evaluated a hair growth serum on 51 individuals aged 21 to 45, observing that it effectively reduced hair fall, promoted hair growth, and increased hair thickness and density without side effects, with high user satisfaction in Mumbai, India.
4 citations
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October 2007 in “PubMed” This study found that the PQ-70 shampoo formulation demonstrated the highest Hair Humidity Resistance Factor, indicating superior anti-frizz performance compared to other tested shampoos.
8 citations
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May 2023 in “Gels” This review discusses the advantages and progress of chitosan hydrogels in vascular regeneration for tissue engineering scaffolds, highlighting modifications to enhance their application and exploring future prospects.
7 citations
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January 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study found that PDRN derived from Lactobacillus rhamnosus showed superior antioxidant and wound-healing properties compared to salmon-derived PDRN, while also offering potential benefits in immune modulation and bioavailability.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights how cyclodextrin-polysaccharide hybrids can advance drug delivery and environmental cleanup by improving the solubility and stability of hydrophobic molecules, serving as promising platforms for biomedical applications and efficient sorbents for wastewater treatment.
August 2025 in “Revista Contemporânea” This study reviewed literature on the combined use of microneedling and essential oils for treating male androgenetic alopecia, finding that this approach potentially enhances scalp vascularization and hair growth, although controlled clinical trials are needed to confirm these effects and standardize treatment protocols.
92 citations
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March 2016 in “Developmental Cell” Zebrafish skin regeneration relies on cell behaviors and reactive oxygen species, with antioxidants reducing and hydrogen peroxide increasing regeneration.
24 citations
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July 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This article reviews the JAK signaling pathway and the development of ruxolitinib cream as a targeted treatment for inflammatory skin diseases, reporting no new clinical results.
19 citations
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January 2023 in “ACS Omega” This study developed sodium alginate and epigallocatechin gallate cryogels cross-linked with ferric ions, showing that they have strong antibacterial properties and rapid hemostatic abilities, making them promising candidates for wound dressing applications.
7 citations
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study developed a multifunctional core-shell fiber dressing that preserves platelet-rich plasma for 180 days, facilitating sustained growth factor release and improved wound healing.
4 citations
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December 2023 in “Advanced science” This study found that injectable gelatin/metal/tea polyphenol double nanonetworks significantly accelerated wound healing in diabetic wounds by enhancing cell migration and providing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, without detectable cytotoxicity in tests.