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May 2011 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Hair follicles greatly increase caffeine absorption through the skin shortly after it's applied.
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March 2014 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids” Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.
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May 2009 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Caffeine penetrates human skin in lab tests similarly to real-life conditions, but actual skin use is still essential for accurate results.
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January 2002 in “Journal of drug targeting” Drugs penetrate scalp skin better than abdominal skin, with scalp hair follicles aiding in higher drug delivery.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
76 citations,
August 2007 in “Supportive care in cancer” Chemotherapy often causes skin, nail, and hair side effects, significantly impacting quality of life.
70 citations,
March 2008 in “Mechanisms of Ageing and Development” Maintaining DNA health in stem cells is key to preventing aging and tissue breakdown.
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August 2020 in “Nanomaterials” Electrospun nanofibers show promise for enhancing blood vessel growth in tissue engineering but need further research to improve their effectiveness.
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July 2020 in “Pharmacological Reports” Cepharanthine, a Japanese hair loss drug, shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment but needs more testing.
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September 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.
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February 2017 in “Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology” Macrophages are vital for skin healing, hair growth, salt balance, and cancer defense.
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January 2015 in “Nanoscale” The new micelle formulation delivers acne treatment more effectively and safely than current gels.
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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.
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July 2014 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Scientists created a gel with nanoparticles to deliver medicine to hair follicles effectively.
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September 2019 in “The EMBO Journal” Lymphatic vessels are essential for hair follicle growth and skin regeneration.
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August 2016 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Eupafolin nanoparticles help protect skin cells from damage caused by air pollution.
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September 2017 in “Advances in protein chemistry and structural biology” Surface Plasmon Resonance is a useful tool for studying protein interactions and has potential for future technological advancements.
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January 2018 in “Pharmaceutics” Eucalyptol and oleic acid in nanoemulsions improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles, potentially enhancing hair loss treatment.
39 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
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August 2017 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” 50-nm nanoparticles are better at penetrating skin and targeting hair follicles for drug delivery than 100-nm ones.
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January 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin effectively and safely treated skin diseases in three pets with no side effects.
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November 2019 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles with enhancer effectively promote hair growth and increase hair density.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Chitosan-coated nanoparticles improve skin delivery of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.
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June 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Optimized film improves finasteride skin absorption and treatment efficiency.
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November 2020 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.
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September 2015 in “PharmaNutrition” Astaxanthin is a safe antioxidant that may improve heart, skin, eye health, and physical performance, and help manage chronic diseases.