October 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” The new hair loss treatment combining nitric oxide and minoxidil in a special carrier is effective for hair regrowth.
Nanotechnology improves Clomiphene citrate's effectiveness and reduces side effects for treating ovulatory disorders.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new version of minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, was made using nanotechnology. This version, called minoxidil cubosomes, works better and causes fewer skin reactions than the old version. It also penetrates and stays in the skin better, promoting hair regrowth. It's safe and could be a good alternative to current treatments.
6 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in drug discovery” Some small molecule antivirals show promise against COVID-19, but more research is needed to understand and improve them.
January 2024 in “RSC pharmaceutics” Removing the outer skin layer increases drug absorption and offers non-invasive treatment options, with some methods allowing for quick skin recovery.
151 citations,
July 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Liposomal systems show promise for delivering drugs through the skin but face challenges like high costs and stability issues.
The skin is a complex barrier for drug penetration, but understanding its structure and interactions can improve drug delivery methods.
43 citations,
November 2012 in “Pharmaceutical research” Fractional CO2 laser treatment significantly boosts drug and nanoparticle skin absorption, especially through hair follicles.
55 citations,
June 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Ablative fractional resurfacing could improve how well topical drugs penetrate the skin, but more research is needed to fine-tune the method.
28 citations,
March 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” New lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering hair loss treatments but need improvement for better skin penetration.
Nanotechnology shows promise for better hair loss treatments but needs more research for safety and effectiveness.
20 citations,
August 2014 in “Therapeutic delivery” The transfollicular route shows promise for noninvasive, targeted drug delivery but needs more research.
3 citations,
October 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” The study found a way to improve a skin-applied minoxidil formula using a specific design method.
36 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” Herbal nano-formulations show potential for effective skin delivery but need more research.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” The new finasteride delivery system using chitosan-based nanoniosomes shows promise for prostate cancer prevention.
33 citations,
July 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Nanocarrier technology in cosmetics improves ingredient delivery and effectiveness while reducing side effects.
7 citations,
December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” The nanoemulsion with garlic oil, apple cider vinegar, and minoxidil could effectively treat alopecia areata.
5 citations,
December 2023 in “Materials” Organic and biogenic nanocarriers can improve drug delivery but face challenges like consistency and safety.
3 citations,
September 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, works better and has fewer side effects when put into tiny particles called transethosomes, especially those containing oleic acid.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” Polyamidoamine dendrimers can change the strength and direction of electroosmotic flow through the skin, affecting drug delivery.
182 citations,
January 2000 in “Drug Development Research” Ethosomal carriers improve drug delivery through the skin better than traditional methods.
14 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Ethosomes are effective, safe carriers for delivering drugs through the skin.
1 citations,
July 2021 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” Rubbing skin increases absorption of water-soluble drugs from lotions and creams, but not oil-soluble drugs.
22 citations,
April 2018 in “Pharmaceutics” New methods improve how well skin treatments work by helping drugs get through the skin barrier.
Newer retinoid drugs are effective for skin conditions but have significant side effects.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Natural products like propolis are causing more skin allergies, and certain skin treatments and medications have various side effects and risks.
31 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Using a special laser can improve how well hair loss treatments get into the skin and hair follicles.
23 citations,
March 2019 in “Environmental Chemistry Letters” Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.
149 citations,
September 2017 in “Pharmaceutics” Pig skin is a good substitute for human skin to measure drug absorption, but differences in skin structure and enzymes across species must be considered.
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.