September 2023 in “Journal of Fluid Mechanics” This study developed a model using homogenization-based framework to quantify solvent and solute flow across Janus membranes, aiming to better understand interface phenomena like osmosis and phoresis by examining micro- and macro-scale behaviors.
20 citations
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January 1946 in “Journal of Dairy Science” In this study, calves fed skim milk and soybean oil experienced hair loss over the perineal region, which regrew once they began consuming hay or grain, despite continuing the same diet.
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April 2023 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” This study suggests that a hair dye formulated with nano-sized Calendula Officinalis extract can effectively color white hair and lighten black hair, offering an alternative to synthetic dyes.
2 citations
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June 2017 in “ScienceRise” This study developed a mask-cream containing Sabal palm extract and Sophora japonica tincture for androgenic alopecia prevention and treatment, establishing optimal production techniques using a reverse emulsion method.
October 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study developed a composite product from decellularized human placental connective tissue matrix and placental extract, finding that the combination showed improved biochemical and mechanical properties compared to each component alone, suggesting its potential use for treating chronic and deeper wounds.
15 citations
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December 2016 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that N-acetyl-glucosamine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers showed promise for skin lightening in healthy volunteers by reducing melanin distribution.
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December 2005 in “Journal of controlled release” This study found that POD-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles using 0.5% poloxamer 188 and 1.5% soybean lecithin (P-SLN) improved epidermal targeting and POD accumulation in porcine skin compared to traditional tincture.
33 citations
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February 2021 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This article explains the preparation methods and applications for various vesicle and particle systems used in transdermal drug delivery, highlighting their effectiveness and potential for further development in this field.
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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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July 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that keratin-based particles were able to recover and enhance the mechanical properties and thermal stability of virgin and overbleached Asian hair, improving its strength and smoothness by around 40%, and demonstrated safety in human skin keratinocytes.
2 citations
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January 2014 This study reported that ultrafine gelatin nanoparticles produced by a modified desolvation technique offer advantages for dermal drug delivery, including smaller particle size, higher drug loading, and faster release compared to traditional gelatin nanoparticles.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” This study reported that solid lipid nanoparticles of finasteride decorated with chitosan enhanced drug retention in skin layers, suggesting potential application in treating androgenic alopecia and benign prostate hyperplasia with fewer side effects.
1 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” In this study, nanostructured lipid carriers for hair split-end repair showed similar efficacy regardless of charge, with negatively charged carriers exhibiting better stability over six months compared to positively charged ones.
February 2025 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Bakti Tunas Husada Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Keperawatan Analis Kesehatan dan Farmasi” This study formulated nanostructured lipid carriers with curcumin, using specific surfactants, to enhance its stability and bioavailability for more effective androgenetic alopecia treatment.
November 2021 in “International journal of life science and pharma research” This study reported that a solid lipid nanoparticle-based gel formulation, specifically optimized for psoriasis, improved drug loading capacity and release properties using high-pressure homogenization, suggesting its potential efficacy as a topical treatment.
34 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that electrospun short fibrous sponges effectively mimic the 3D extracellular matrix, promoting tissue regeneration, angiogenesis, and wound healing in diabetic rats better than 2D fiber membranes.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Cell and Tissue Banking” In this study, noncultured autologous skin cells prepared using a tissue homogenizer significantly improved burn wound healing in rats compared to a control treatment.
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July 2021 in “Current nanomedicine” This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers could serve as a promising vehicle for topical Acitretin delivery in psoriasis treatment, potentially reducing oral side effects and enhancing patient compliance.
June 2025 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” In this study, researchers developed a simplified and reliable method to prepare human hair shaft samples, achieving over 75% protein extraction efficiency and improved keratin sequence coverage, with the approach showing high reproducibility across different labs and operators.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This research observed that 3D electrospun micro/nanofibrous sponges, without using chemical crosslinking agents, supported enhanced cell growth, vascularization, and skin regeneration in diabetic rats compared to 2D fiber membranes, making them promising for 3D tissue regeneration.
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.
15 citations
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April 2023 in “Biology” This review discusses the characteristics, extraction strategies, and potential applications of plant and algal lipid droplets but reports no new empirical findings.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers developed cationic liposomes encapsulated with keratin to improve the recovery of UV-damaged hair, finding that these liposomes significantly improved keratin penetration and reduced protein denaturation and lipid peroxidation, resulting in smoother hair surfaces compared to keratin solution alone.
June 2022 in “Farmacevtičnij časopis” This study developed a technology for a combined gel named "Biosedum Plus" intended for treating and preventing radiation skin damage, detailing its formulation and critical processing parameters.
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.
32 citations
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April 2016 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers enhanced the skin penetration and retention of minoxidil compared to solid lipid nanoparticles, suggesting they could be a promising method for topical delivery.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” This study found that a lipid nanoemulsion-based gel of finasteride for topical use improved hair growth and was effective against alopecia, with slow skin permeation and increased efficacy compared to a testosterone-treated group.
2 citations
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November 2009 in “Korean journal of chemical engineering” This study found that the nonionic surfactant Brij 78 stabilized cationic minoxidil microparticles against aggregation, maintaining their substantivity in the presence of excess anionic surfactant.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that a colistin sulfate-loaded nanoemulgel showed improved antimicrobial activity and skin permeability compared to a CS solution, suggesting a potential new approach for treating severe infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” FUE hair transplants have improved to give more natural results with less scarring and pain.