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July 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study optimized efinaconazole spanlastic nanovesicles using risk management and multivariate analysis for potential transungual delivery to treat onychomycosis, achieving improved drug permeability and dissolution efficiency.
January 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that coated microneedles promoted drug release effectively, comparable to marketed minoxidil solutions, with stable performance over 30 days at high temperatures.
July 2013 in “Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Open Access” Formulation F1 is the best for delivering finasteride effectively.
November 2023 in “ACS Omega” This study reported that a novel cationic liposome formulation for delivering encapsulated Cas9 protein and sgRNA successfully decreased SRD5α2 mRNA expression by 29.7% in vitro, suggesting a potential alternative treatment option for conditions like prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia without current drug side effects.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study found that a gelatin microparticle-containing self-microemulsifying formulation combined with Soluplus improved the oral absorption of dutasteride.
September 2019 in “University of Huddersfield Repository (University of Huddersfield)” In this study, nanoemulsion formulations were found to significantly enhance the skin retention of the antiseptic agent triclosan, with the optimal mixture being a low surfactant concentration, as demonstrated through quantitative and qualitative analysis using tape-stripping and micro CT scans.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In a study using testosterone-induced alopecia models in Wistar mice, researchers reported that a 10% Euphorbia hirta herbal oil formulation showed potential as a natural alternative for promoting hair growth, suggesting efficacy comparable to synthetic drugs over a 30-day period.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair oil containing Euphorbia hirta extract showed promising results for promoting hair growth in testosterone-induced alopecia in mice, suggesting it as a potential alternative to synthetic treatments.
February 2023 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study developed a stable lyophilized finasteride nanosystem for topical delivery and found that it was stable for 90 days and that formulations with 15% trehalose showed favorable characteristics for potential use in treating androgenic alopecia.
June 2026 in “YAKUGAKU ZASSHI” This study investigated the impact of container-tip design and hair density on the scalp delivery of minoxidil in topical formulations, finding that higher hair density reduced delivery, particularly with larger tip containers, indicating the importance of these factors in product design.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study developed a stable nanoemulsion of Avicennia marina heartwood extract showing promising anti-dandruff activity against Pityrosporum ovale and favorable physicochemical properties, which supports its potential use in topical formulations.
April 2025 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” This study developed and evaluated a herbal hair oil formulated with various plant extracts, reporting significant enhancement in hair growth activity in human models compared to controls, alongside promising physicochemical properties and safety indicators.
February 2024 in “Bangladesh pharmaceutical journal” In this study, researchers formulated a herbal hair oil with natural ingredients and reported that 56.25% of participants experienced increased hair growth and 50% had reduced hair fall after 3 months, without significant side effects.
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April 2024 in “Biotechnology Progress” This study designed a micromold template for creating controlled-sized, multicellular tumor spheroids, finding that HEK-293 cells formed consistent spheroids with high circularity and viability after 7 days, influenced by cell seeding density and treatment conditions.
54 citations
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June 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the advancements in using "soft" colloidal nanocarriers for delivering photosensitive agents and highlights their potential applications in treating diseases like cancer, but it reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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January 2023 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” August 2025 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” This study developed a new suspended ointment formulation containing neomycin sulfate and triamcinolone acetonide, which showed promise for treating neurodermatitis and chronic eczema by ensuring stable composition, effective skin penetration, and no skin irritation.
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.
29 citations
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October 2010 in “Acta Biomaterialia” 2 citations
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January 2016 This study found that nanoemulsions containing oleic acid or eucalyptol significantly enhanced the skin penetration of caffeine and naproxen compared to aqueous solutions, primarily by increasing solute diffusivity in the stratum corneum.
April 2025 in “BMC Chemistry” This study developed an organic hair conditioner using chitosan-thiadiazole conjugates that showed improved hair detangling, moisture retention, and protection without causing irritation, promising an environmentally sustainable approach to hair care.
188 citations
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October 2012 in “The AAPS Journal” This review discusses strategies for developing semi-solid topical generic products to match the quality of reference-listed drugs, using concepts like quality by design and reverse-engineering, but reports no new results.
April 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Discovery” In this study, ketoconazole-loaded transferosomes were developed and demonstrated improved hair growth compared to a commercially available ketoconazole product, with the formulation showing enhanced drug penetration and minimal skin irritation in vivo.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a chitosan-based minoxidil nanogel was developed and optimized for better scalp retention and targeted follicular delivery, showing sustained drug release over 48 hours and improved drug deposition compared to conventional minoxidil solutions.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a chitosan-based nanogel for minoxidil, showing in vitro sustained drug release and higher deposition compared to conventional solutions, suggesting potential as an effective topical treatment for alopecia.
February 2024 in “Current Drug Delivery” In this study, researchers developed an emulgel formulation containing minoxidil for hair growth, using chitosan and fucoidan as gelling agents, achieving controlled drug release with 99.7% released by the 12th hour.
September 2018 in “Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University)” In this study, FN-based fiber scaffolds designed using Rotary Jet-Spinning were shown to enhance wound healing and reduce scar formation in a mouse model, suggesting potential for regenerating healthy skin structure.
48 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that polymeric nanoparticles may effectively deliver finasteride topically to hair follicles, potentially improving alopecia treatment with fewer side effects than oral forms.
June 2025 in “Healthy-Mu Journal” The optimized Cinchonine gel effectively fights acne bacteria and is safe for twice-daily use.
50 citations
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December 2020 in “Bioactive Materials” This study suggests that a sandwich-structured wound dressing with bioceramic and polylactic acid layers may improve burn wound healing by absorbing exudates and promoting hair follicle regeneration.