March 2023 in “JIIS (Jurnal Ilmiah Ibnu Sina): ilmu farmasi dan kesehatan” This study concluded that the optimum biotin microemulsion hair tonic composition involves span 80 (20%), tween 80 (9.47%), and PEG 400 (5%), providing favorable viscosity and globule size.
June 2021 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” In this study, researchers evaluated emulsions made with natural plant extracts and oils on guinea pigs, finding that a specific hydrophilic/lipophilic balance and globule size led to a stable emulsion and stimulated hair growth.
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April 2018 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” In this study, the FIII micro emulsion formulation of virgin coconut oil and rice bran oil showed the best results for hair growth, increasing rabbit hair length by 1.26 cm in 18 days.
June 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated the stability and capillary growth-stimulating activity of emulsions made with natural plant extracts and oils in vivo on guinea pigs, finding that specific hydrophilic/lipophilic balance and globule size contribute to a stable and effective formulation.
This study found that incorporating Aloe vera and celery extract into water or oil microemulsions promoted hair growth in rats, with the water-in-oil formulation showing faster initial results.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study suggests that a microemulsion formulation of Minoxidil effectively enhances drug delivery through hair follicles, showing significant follicular response alterations in an alopecia model.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that a nanotransferosome formulation of finasteride (FI-GO-NTF) in an Aloe vera gel significantly improved scalp permeation and antibacterial activity compared to standard formulations, suggesting safe and effective potential for alopecia areata treatment.
August 2023 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research” This study highlights the potential of nanoemulgel, a nano-lipoidal gel formulation, as an effective method for delivering topical drugs, especially for BCS class II/IV pharmaceuticals, and emphasizes the need for thorough toxicological evaluations due to changes in delivery methods.
May 2026 in “Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review” In this study, individualized homoeopathic treatment with Silicea showed a marked reduction in depigmentation for a case of vitiligo, with a likely causal link suggested by evaluation criteria.
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews nanotechnology in cosmetics, detailing various formulations, performance assessment methods, and evolving regulations, while discussing safety, stability, and effectiveness concerns; it reports no new experimental results.
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November 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review examines histochemical and immunohistochemical markers to differentiate apocrine and eccrine sweat glands, highlighting their distinct markers, though it reports no new clinical findings.
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March 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Science and Engineering” This review highlights that nanoemulsions, especially those with droplet sizes under 200 nm, show promise in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics by improving drug stability, bioavailability, and reducing side effects, with potential applications in CNS diseases, cancer treatments, and skincare products.
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October 2021 in “Letters in Applied NanoBioScience” This article explores the integration of nanotechnology and cosmetics, highlighting the development of cosmeceuticals targeting issues such as wrinkling, hyperpigmentation, and skin dehydration, while also reviewing cosmetic history and types of nanotechnology by particle size.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that, in Japanese patients with androgenic alopecia, sebaceous glands exhibit increased multilobulation which may be significant in the condition's pathology.
39 citations
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April 2011 in “Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation” This review discusses various applications of nanoemulsions in drug delivery and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the patents that cover these applications.
23 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews formulation principles for creating cosmetic nanoemulsions and applications targeting skin and hair care, but does not present new experimental results.
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October 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study developed a caffeine-loaded solid lipid nanoparticle gel, observing significant reduction in subcutaneous fat tissue thickness in histological tests compared to an untreated group, suggesting it could effectively treat cellulite as a promising nanocosmeceutical gel.
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July 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article evaluates reflectance confocal microscopy features of scalp melanoma but reports no new clinical results, suggesting further investigation is needed.
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June 2014 in “Drug delivery” This study reported that nanoemulsions significantly improved the skin permeability of thiocolchicoside compared to its aqueous solution, suggesting they are effective carriers for its transdermal delivery.
October 2023 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This study evaluated niosome-based gels for delivering salicylic acid topically to treat acne vulgaris and found that the formulation SANG5, using Carbopol 940 and nutmeg oil, demonstrated the best drug release profile.
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July 2007 in “Genes & Development” This study found that maternal PPARγ is essential for preventing the production of inflammatory lipids in mouse milk, which can otherwise cause inflammation, alopecia, and growth retardation in nursing pups.
35 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” This study found that nanoemulsion formulations with oleic acid or eucalyptol significantly enhanced the delivery and retention of caffeine through hair follicles and surrounding skin regions.
January 2026 in “Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this study, researchers developed mango pectin-based hair gels for traction alopecia in black women, finding the gels exhibited beneficial properties for hair and good stability, suggesting potential as phytocosmetic treatments without common adverse effects.
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May 2007 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The study concluded that poly(propylene carbonate maleate) microspheres effectively encapsulated finasteride, achieving a biphasic release with prolonged drug release over 5-6 weeks in vitro.
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April 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that acne lesion formation involves early hyperkeratinization and inflammation around hair follicles, creating a self-sustaining cycle that may progressively worsen acne.
June 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study analyzed trichoscopic features of discoid lupus erythematosus on the scalp in skin of color and found distinct patterns based on clinical morphology.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case report, a 40-year-old male with keratosis pilaris showed progressive improvement in skin texture and reduction of symptoms after individualized homoeopathic treatment with Arsenicum album 30C, but further studies are needed to assess its general effectiveness.
6 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter discusses the structure and function of the skin, detailing its protective roles and the layers that comprise it, but reports no new research findings.
June 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this case report, a 20-year-old man with a birthmark was identified as having a supernumerary nipple, a developmental anomaly, using dermoscopy to distinguish it from other pigmented skin lesions such as melanocytic nevus or basal cell carcinoma.
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January 2024 in “Gels” This review highlights advancements in nanoemulgel platforms for topical and transdermal drug delivery, noting their improved safety and efficacy over conventional treatments in in vitro and in vivo studies, specifically for conditions like skin diseases and inflammatory issues.