61 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that carbon dots derived from fucoidan effectively inhibit Enterococcus faecalis and its biofilm, offering a promising approach for managing biofilm-associated persistent endodontic infections.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential benefits and challenges of using extracellular vesicles in aesthetic medicine but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for rigorous validation and stronger regulatory oversight.
116 citations
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April 2022 in “Science Translational Medicine” This study found that the hydrophilic PTK-UR foam with EG7 repeats significantly improved wound healing in porcine skin wounds compared to other scaffolds, suggesting potential for synthetic biomaterial applications.
January 2025 in “Russian Medical Inquiry” This case study examined the treatment of female-pattern androgenetic alopecia using a protocol combining photodynamic therapy and topical Damask rose stem cell-derived exosomes, suggesting potential benefits for integrating these methods into standard care to enhance therapeutic outcomes and patient satisfaction.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that while clinical evidence is limited, early preclinical results suggest exosome treatment may enhance hair growth and warrant further research for therapeutic use in alopecia.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study demonstrated that caffeine, minoxidil, and the HIF-1α-stimulating agent deferiprone significantly enhanced dermal papilla cell proliferation in a 3D culture model, suggesting deferiprone as a potential alternative to minoxidil.
3 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” In vitro, this study found that PTX and HU SF-FA NLCs showed greater cytotoxicity and apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells than pure paclitaxel, suggesting promise as a targeted drug delivery platform.
September 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that adding hydroxypropyl cellulose to minoxidil formulations significantly increased scalp retention and penetration compared to other formulations, potentially leading to reduced application frequency and improved efficacy.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” This pilot study found that an 8-week treatment with a hyaluronic acid and hydrogen peroxide gel improved folliculitis symptoms and patient satisfaction, supporting its potential use in dermatologic practice and future trials.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 4 citations
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January 1996 in “PubMed” This study found that after 12 months of treatment with 5 mg of finasteride, patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia showed reduced prostate volume, DHT and PSA levels, and improved urinary flow rates and symptoms.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “ACS applied bio materials” In a rat skin wound model, this study observed that a composite dressing using chitosan hydrogel and exosomes derived from adipose mesenchymal stem cells enhanced wound healing by promoting collagen deposition, angiogenesis, and regeneration of hair follicle structures.
2 citations
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June 2003 in “PubMed” The two finasteride formulations are bioequivalent.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that treating human skin explants with TPA increased the number of certain melanocyte phenotypes in the interfollicular epidermis, suggesting that this ex vivo model can effectively replicate human skin's pharmacologic responses for studying potential treatments.
January 2025 in “Stem Cells International” This study found that exosomes from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in UVB-induced skin injury in cell and mouse models, suggesting their potential for treating UV-damaged skin by influencing Nrf2 and NF-κB pathways.
823 citations
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February 1998 in “Analytical Chemistry” Method detects finasteride in plasma at very low concentrations.
April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study discovered that exosomes from adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells can mitigate damage in dermal papilla cells by modulating the TGF-β1/SMAD2 signaling pathway through miRNAs miR-574-3p and miR-125a-5p, revealing potential therapeutic targets for androgenetic alopecia.
24 citations
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April 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that TRPV4 activation induced massive exocytosis and cellular changes associated with ferroptosis in melanoma cells, highlighting a potential role for TRPV4 in mediating these processes.
January 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights the multifunctional role of exosomes in dermatology, noting their potential as therapeutic agents for conditions like skin cancers and hair disorders, while also indicating pathogens exploit them for immune evasion.
12 citations
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January 2023 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” 23 citations
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March 2021 in “Gels” This study found that minoxidil solubilized in gelatin-containing microemulsions resulted in over 5% of the drug remaining in porcine skin, significantly more than the reference gel.
September 2024 in “Uro-Technology Journal”
16 citations
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October 2021 in “Techniques in Coloproctology” This study found that using autologous adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction enriched with platelet-rich plasma may improve healing rates in patients undergoing flap repair for transsphincteric cryptoglandular fistulas.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses therapeutic deep eutectic solvents as promising "green" solutions for enhancing drug solubility and delivery through the skin, reporting no new clinical results and highlighting future research directions.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers developed a custom-designed 3D-printed microscope stage insert for inverted confocal microscopes, enhancing the accessibility of long-term intravital imaging of live cell dynamics in live transgenic mice, particularly in the skin.
36 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study demonstrates that confocal laser scanning microscopy can effectively visualize the rapid diffusion and penetration pathway of a dye into the hair follicle in fresh human scalp skin.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Fgf20 signaling facilitates fibroblast migration and influences dermal condensate cell development during hair follicle morphogenesis by supporting cellular activities such as cell cycle exit and specific cell shape adoption.
55 citations
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June 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the use of ablative and nonablative fractional resurfacing for enhanced topical drug delivery in dermatology and reports no new clinical results; further studies are needed to explore these methods.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” White hair patch repigmented and hair regrew in a balding patient after treatment with exosomes and laser.
July 2021 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study described the development and evaluation of a finasteride nanogel for treating androgenetic alopecia, reporting higher cumulative drug release and enhanced spreadability compared to a plain gel, suggesting potential as a treatment option.