4 citations
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February 2013 in “Revista De Saude Publica” This article examines the public health risks and benefits of pill organizers and cutters, concluding that healthcare professionals should guide their use to prevent potential medication stability and efficacy issues.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “JAAD International” This study found that patients with alopecia areata have significantly higher medication adherence than those with atopic dermatitis, potentially due to the stability and controllability of alopecia areata symptoms.
February 2024 in “Trends in Sciences” This study examined the stability of two 5α-reductase inhibitors in Tectona grandis extracts, finding that they are more stable in acidic environments and degrade rapidly under heat and light unless protected, suggesting the need for careful storage when developing anti-hair loss medications.
August 2014 in “Acta Crystallographica” This study found that the dissolution profiles of different finasteride polymorphs may affect the quality of finasteride capsules, highlighting the need for polymorphic quality control.
12 citations
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July 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study found that facial papules and rosacea in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia were linked to a greater need for oral treatment, with most cases involving postmenopausal women.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in customizing treatments and ensuring medication safety.
July 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” This review explores how exosomes can be used therapeutically in autoimmune skin diseases, emphasizing that their properties like stability and biocompatibility make them promising for targeting immune signaling pathways involved in conditions such as inflammation and scleroderma.
September 2016 in “Aktualʹnì pitannâ farmacevtičnoï ì medičnoï nauki ta praktiki” In this study, researchers at Zaporozhye State Medical University developed a 2% minoxidil cream-mask and found it thermally stable during manufacturing, with no chemical interactions between active and base components, signaling potential for effective hair growth stimulation treatments.
1 citations
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October 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the current role and challenges of compounding in dermatology without presenting new research results; the authors suggest its resurgence in practice despite pharmaceutical alternatives.
44 citations
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April 2011 in “Critical reviews in analytical chemistry” This review discusses the pharmacological properties and analytical methods for determining fluconazole but reports no new experimental findings.
January 2014 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Chitosan-decorated carriers may improve topical finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
3 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose naltrexone helps improve symptoms and stabilize frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance” This study established a new reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography method to accurately and precisely quantify silodosin and dutasteride in mixtures, meeting International Council of Harmonization validation criteria for stability, sensitivity, and recovery.
6 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Pharmacy Technology” This article discusses the growing trend of repurposing existing medications for innovative therapeutic uses and highlights the need for pharmacy practitioners to be informed about accessing clinical evidence related to these applications, but it reports no new results.
3 citations
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February 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” This review discusses investigational treatments for androgenetic and chemotherapy-induced alopecia and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study developed a stable nanoemulsion-based hair serum containing M. oleifera seed oil, which maintained its physical characteristics and reduced the oil's sticky texture, making it more suitable for hair loss treatment compared to traditional formulations.
31 citations
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October 2013 in “Psychosomatics” This review discusses cutaneous adverse effects of psychotropic medications and reports no new findings, emphasizing the importance of psychiatrists being aware of these potential skin reactions.
November 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that a blink frequency of at least 20 blinks per minute is necessary to maintain tear film stability in young participants with dry eye symptoms, with lower frequencies significantly worsening various indicators of eye dryness.
December 2025 in “Eastern Ukrainian Medical Journal” This study reviews current methods for making and using platelet-rich plasma and fibrin, emphasizing the variability in clinical outcomes due to differences in preparation protocols, and calls for standardized guidelines and large-scale studies for better effectiveness in regenerative medicine.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical compounding” This study found that compounded minoxidil solutions in a propylene glycol-free and alcohol-reduced foam remained stable for 180 days, meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for strength, pH, and antimicrobial effectiveness.
18 citations
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May 2016 in “Annals of Medicine” This paper reviews seven major systemic causes of hair loss and provides a clinical evaluation framework but reports no new experimental results.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “BioMed research international” This study found that calcium microcapsules exhibited better biocompatibility and cell viability than barium microcapsules for scaffolding in artificial dermal papilla, suggesting potential for developing new hair follicle structures.
October 2025 in “The Laryngoscope” In this study, hairline lowering using the Endotine Forehead-mini showed significant, sustained improvement in facial harmony with a reduction in the upper facial third ratio; however, 26% of patients experienced complications, including transient alopecia and the need for additional surgery.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharma Professional’s Research (IJPPR)” This study developed and characterized Quercetin-loaded nanogels, finding that they showed promising potential for enhanced drug delivery and stability in treating Alopecia, with an optimized batch achieving a drug release of 95.32% over 12 hours.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that specific polymorphisms in the VDR gene, Taq1, and Cdx1, were significantly associated with increased risk of chronic telogen effluvium in women.
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.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Eastern Journal Of Medicine” This review discusses the use, efficiency, and preparation methods of autologous platelet concentrates in wound healing and periodontal regeneration, but it reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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November 2017 in “EMJ Dermatology” This review discusses the relationship between stress and skin disorders, highlighting psychodermatoses and recommending mind-body techniques and collaborative care involving dermatology, psychiatry, and psychology, without reporting new clinical results.
August 2023 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” This review article describes the ingredients and evaluation tests for formulating a hair serum aimed at improving hair growth and preventing hair loss, highlighting the roles of Citrus sinensis, Nigella sativa, flax seed, and coconut oil in addressing hair and scalp health.
June 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” The research developed a herbal shampoo using extracts from Piper Betel and Psidium Guajava leaves, which showed potential in promoting hair growth and managing hair diseases, while replacing synthetic ingredients with safe natural alternatives.