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.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ( P-ISSN 1683 - 3597 E-ISSN 2521 - 3512)” This study investigated spanlastic nanovascular drug delivery systems and found that they can effectively enhance the transport and continuous release of medicines with small particle size, low polydispersity index, and satisfactory entrapment efficiency, showing potential as carriers for drug delivery.
This article reviews the contraceptive agent Depo-Provera, discussing its effectiveness, potential side effects, and safety concerns, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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July 2023 in “Applied Nanoscience”
211 citations
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June 2012 This review discusses recent advances in skin penetration mechanisms, specifically focusing on the enhanced understanding of the follicular pathway and its implications for transdermal therapies, immune system targeting, and nanoparticle safety.
June 2023 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study found that injecting nanofat into the scalp significantly improved hair density and led to high patient satisfaction among 20 individuals with androgenic alopecia, with minimal side effects, although further research is necessary to refine the technique and confirm these results.
12 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta pharmaceutica sciencia” This study highlights that solid lipid nanoparticles may improve the absorption and bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs, offering advantages over conventional formulations for various administration routes.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that newly developed nanogels for transdermal delivery of finasteride were stable, showed excellent drug permeation through the skin, and ensured biocompatibility without causing irritation or toxicity.
1 citations
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July 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” This paper discusses topical drug delivery targeting the pilosebaceous unit for skin diseases and cosmetic purposes, emphasizing formulation choice and drug physicochemical properties but reports no new findings.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's extensive coverage of cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgery, but it reports no new research findings.
41 citations
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August 2024 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” This review discusses the development and applications of microneedles, particularly through 3D printing, highlighting their potential in transdermal drug delivery but reporting no new results.
September 2020 in “Farmacja Polska” This review discusses various applications of foam systems in drug form technology, highlighting their potential to enhance drug solubility and release modifications, but reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study concluded that combining cyanoacrylate skin surface stripping with particle-based antigen delivery effectively targets HIV-1 p24 protein to skin cells, supporting its potential for needle-free transcutaneous vaccination.
23 citations
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October 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” This article reviews the author's experience and favored techniques for using Radiesse in cosmetic treatments but reports no new clinical trial results.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences (PJLSS)” This study examines the use of emulgel-based systems as drug delivery vehicles for hydrophobic medications, noting their potential benefits in dermatological applications due to properties like easy spreadability, non-greasy texture, and prolonged shelf life.
419 citations
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May 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study reports cases of arterial embolization occurring due to the injection of hyaluronic acid (Restylane®).
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, AMP-303 injections demonstrated a trend toward increasing non-vellus hair count in men with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia, notably showing a 14.5% peak increase at 60 days compared to saline, with effects lasting up to five months.
54 citations
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October 2002 in “Journal of controlled release” This study found that increasing a drug's lipophilicity and adding ethanol to the donor phase can enhance its delivery to the hair follicle, although the precise transport mechanism remains unclear.
August 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Ultrasound can improve targeted drug delivery, making treatments more effective with fewer side effects.
39 citations
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November 2015 in “Nanomedicine” This study found that the developed Finasteride-loaded SMEDDS improved the relative bioavailability of the drug compared to a commercial tablet, offering a promising oral delivery system for glucosteroid analogs.
This study reports that a novel ketoconazole-loaded microneedle array significantly enhances drug delivery and retention in the skin, demonstrating improved hair growth in animal models, suggesting a promising treatment for androgenic alopecia that addresses current topical therapies' limitations.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review highlights that Microneedle Hydrogels may offer promising advantages for diabetic foot ulcer treatment due to their minimally invasive application and effective drug delivery capabilities.
18 citations
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October 2019 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that finasteride microemulsions significantly increased skin permeability in vitro, highlighting the potential for enhanced delivery of this drug through the skin.
1 citations
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July 2005 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.
15 citations
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October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Niosomes are a promising and effective way to deliver drugs through the skin.
This study found that radiofrequency microneedling significantly enhanced the absorption of topical triamcinolone acetonide, with insertion depth being more influential than RF energy levels.
May 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” 91 citations
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August 2024 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” This review explores how microneedles can improve the delivery of dermatological treatments by bypassing the skin's outer barrier, discussing their potential use in managing skin diseases, cosmetic applications, and challenges related to clinical adoption.
24 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” This review evaluates recent advances from 2016 to 2022 in the use of microbubbles and nanobubbles, highlighting their potential for safer diagnostic and therapeutic applications in radiology and medicine without the side effects associated with traditional methods.
January 2016 in “Mercer University Libraries (Mercer University)” This study found that an anhydrous gel formulation containing sertaconazole nitrate effectively penetrated the stratum corneum for treating fungal infections without causing irritation.