5 citations
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July 2019 in “Investigational new drugs” TLR7-based compounds may help manage chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
January 2021 in “Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering” This study found that preparing Finasteride micro and nanoparticles using a gas-antisolvent method reduced the particle size significantly.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights recent advancements in the formulation of herbal hair creams, focusing on the use of natural ingredients like kidney bean extract and aloe vera, eco-friendly extraction methods, and modern pharmaceutical technologies to create effective and safe products for hair care.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the formulation and evaluation of herbal hair creams using ingredients like kidney beans, aloe vera, and vitamin E, highlighting recent advances such as eco-friendly extraction techniques and computer-aided optimization to enhance application ease, shelf life, and effectiveness in maintaining a healthy scalp.
18 citations
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March 2014 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study evaluated new aqueous gel formulations of minoxidil without irritants and found that the calcium alginate gel showed the best performance in terms of drug release and skin permeation.
14 citations
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September 2023 in “Foods” This review outlines recent advancements in droplet-based microfluidic technology using food-grade emulsions to create diverse delivery systems by controlling droplet size, shape, and dispersity, while also discussing challenges in scaling these processes from laboratory to industrial applications.
3 citations
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September 2018 in “Current Drug Delivery” This study found that a finasteride topical gel formulation using propylene glycol and Tween® 80 showed significantly enhanced permeation compared to a control formulation without these enhancers.
This article discusses the benefits of herbal hair serum for hair growth and scalp health but reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Arts” In this study, researchers formulated a pomade using papaya seed oil and virgin coconut oil at various concentrations and found it to be stable, non-irritating, and preferred by users, with the 7.5% concentration being most favored for providing shiny and moisturized hair.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that a polyherbal hair serum made from fenugreek, aloe vera, hibiscus, neem, and rice water effectively improved hair texture, reduced hair loss, and enhanced scalp health, with favorable safety and stability profiles, making it a potential natural alternative to synthetic hair products.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a herbal hair serum using ingredients like fenugreek, aloe vera, and hibiscus, and found it improves hair texture, reduces hair loss, increases shine, and enhances scalp health, while also being safe, stable, and non-irritating.
March 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” In this study, researchers analyzed a herbal shampoo containing Momordica charantia extract and Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis, noting it could support collagen development and hair growth. The shampoo, tailored to various hair and scalp conditions, was confirmed free of certain harmful heavy metals.
November 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that preparing finasteride as a nanosuspension increased its aqueous solubility by more than 2.5 times, potentially enhancing drug bioavailability.
45 citations
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November 2017 in “Biomaterials” This study demonstrated a method for large-scale preparation of self-sorted hair follicle germs in vitro, which successfully generated hair follicles when transplanted into the skin of nude mice.
3 citations
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December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study revealed key cellular dynamics and interactions during early embryonic mouse skin development, highlighting complex transitions from precursor states to diverse multilayered structures.
13 citations
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that an intranasal gel containing risperidone-loaded glycethosomes significantly enhanced drug bioavailability and improved neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects in schizophrenia-induced rats compared to oral therapies, suggesting a promising alternative for schizophrenic patients who struggle with adhering to oral medication.
3 citations
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October 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” This study found that an optimized microemulsion for minoxidil with high solubility, permeation flux, and skin deposition can be achieved with specific low and high levels of certain surfactants and co-solvents.
July 2013 in “Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Open Access” This study reported that invasomes, utilizing limonene as a component, enhanced the transdermal permeation of finasteride by over 21 times, indicating their potential as a novel drug delivery system.
January 2017 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” This study found that both new and old formulas of DCP for treating alopecia areata resulted in similar hair regrowth, but tolerance was significantly better with DCP in isopropanol.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study confirmed that the novel solid lipid microparticle formulation of adapalene demonstrated follicular penetration potential and targeted particle erosion in sebum in in vitro tests.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” This study found that hair treated with shampoo containing water-soluble silicone demonstrated smoother sliding and better detangling, compared to shampoo with water-insoluble silicone, due to differences in conditioning film formation.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” In this case study, a 25-year-old female with premature hair graying achieved over 90% conversion of gray hair to black hair after 5 months of treatment with a topical peptide solution and hair supplements.
This study reported that pentoxifylline-loaded liposomes, optimized using a statistical design method, achieved a maximum encapsulation efficiency of 84.23% and a controlled 72-hour drug release, potentially improving therapeutic delivery of the drug with limited bioavailability.
November 2023 in “Ensaios e Ciência C Biológicas Agrárias e da Saúde” In this study, researchers found that the concentrations of cetostearyl alcohol, shea butter, and coconut oil significantly affected the in vitro spreadability of heat protectants, suggesting that optimizing these components could improve product coverage and thermal protection on hair.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences” This study evaluated coconut and palm kernel oils for their potential use in shampoos for black hair, finding they are rich in beneficial fatty acids and could serve as active ingredients due to their physicochemical and rheological properties.
30 citations
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March 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that using drug microplates in transdermal finasteride films enhances aqueous solubility and skin permeation compared to films with pure finasteride.
13 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study focused on designing a niosome formulation that encapsulates pumpkin seed oil for topical use, achieving high entrapment efficiency and stability over three months.
January 2025 in “Biomaterials Research” This study developed a novel zinc-releasing hydrogel, Zn-Gel, which promoted wound healing by controlling zinc ion release and demonstrated excellent compatibility and efficacy in enhancing cell proliferation, blood vessel formation, and tissue regeneration in vitro and in vivo settings.
11 citations
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June 2025 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study reports that a pH-responsive nanosilver platform improved wound healing in mouse and rabbit models by targeting bacteria and supporting tissue repair more effectively than traditional silver nanoparticles.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article explores the potential of Hair Booster by Dantura Botanics, a micronutrient formulation aimed at restoring the biochemical environment needed for hair regeneration, and describes clinical observations suggesting that significant scalp degeneration can be reversed when follicles receive adequate micronutrients, according to this study.