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December 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that topical metformin was as effective as triple combination cream in reducing melasma severity, with minimal adverse events.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Engineering Letters” This study reported that a new polymeric formulation for topical minoxidil delivery in an animal model improved hair growth and hair follicle formation more effectively than minoxidil in PBS, suggesting potential as a future hair loss treatment.
November 2022 in “Animal Bioscience” This study found that adding methionine to a low-protein diet improved wool production and feed efficiency in Angora rabbits by promoting hair follicle development through mechanisms involving IGF1, KAP, and versican signaling.
September 2025 in “Cosmetics” In this study, oral supplementation with NMN for 12 weeks in middle-aged Japanese women significantly increased hair growth density and diameter and improved subjective assessments of hair texture and quality of life, with no significant changes in hair hormone concentrations observed.
January 2007 in “Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals” This study used NMR spectroscopy and other techniques to fully assign the proton and 13C spectra of the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride.
This study developed a novel, 3D-printed dissolving microneedle system for delivering minoxidil to treat hair loss, which showed pH-triggered drug release and enhanced hair regrowth in an alopecia mouse model, offering a potentially sustainable and safe transdermal therapy option.
February 2026 in “ACS Omega” This study developed a multifunctional hydrogel, QTMP-Gel, which significantly accelerated wound healing in an oral mucositis hamster model by providing antioxidant and antibacterial effects, reducing inflammation, and controlling infection.
4 citations
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January 2010 in “Laboratory Animal Research” This study found that Na2SiO3 accelerated hair regrowth in mice, indicating potential for treating alopecia, though it did not significantly alter enzyme activity compared to distilled water.
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August 2016 in “Journal of microencapsulation” This study suggests that a hair lotion containing methyl myristate loaded in cationic niosomes may effectively accelerate pigmentation in aged C57BL/6 mice compared to free methyl myristate.
July 2026 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study found that modifying biphasic calcium phosphate/poly(methyl methacrylate) bone cement with human hair keratin improves its hydrophilicity, mechanical properties, and supports bone repair in rats, indicating potential for orthopedic applications.
March 2011 in “Focus on surfactants” Several companies launched new hair care ingredients in 2011 to improve conditioning, color retention, combability, and heat protection.
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January 2014 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study developed a quantitative method using SDS-PAGE and MALDI-TOF mass spectroscopy to accurately determine animal species from hair fibers, validated against standard samples and optical microscopy.
September 2013 in “Metal Powder Report” This study found that dihydrotestosterone induces hair loss in male C57BL/6 mice, and this effect can be partially reversed by the androgen receptor antagonist bicalutamide.
5 citations
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January 1992 This study found that dimethicone with high molecular weight improved hair surface characteristics, while dimethicone copolyol and amodimethicone enhanced manageability by reducing friction or aiding styling on damaged hair.
February 2015 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials” This study suggests that 4-META resin may be more effective than cyanoacrylate for promoting wound healing in rats, as the wounds were covered by epithelial tissue faster with 4-META resin.
33 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that novel MPC inhibitor analogues with specific chemical modifications promoted significant hair growth in shaved mice when applied topically.
August 2025 in “Nanomaterials” This study found that tea polyphenol–zinc significantly improved intestinal barrier function and reduced liver inflammation and oxidative stress in mice with diquat-induced damage.
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March 2022 in “Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy” This study developed a simple and rapid method using silver nanoparticles to detect minoxidil concentration in hair-growth formulations, demonstrating a detection limit of 0.35 mM.
109 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of controlled release” This study found that econazole nitrate delivered via MPEG-dihexPLA micelles significantly increased skin deposition compared to Pevaryl® cream, potentially enhancing drug bioavailability and clinical efficacy.
July 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a highly effective herbal powder shampoo using natural ingredients like Multani Mitti and banana extract, aiming to match the functionality of synthetic alternatives.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Crystals” This study characterized the crystal structures and supramolecular architectures of new salts made from 2,4-diaminopyrimidine and different dicarboxylic acids, revealing subtle differences in crystal packing and hydrogen-bonding patterns, particularly influenced by sulfur atom interactions, through Hirshfeld analysis and enrichment ratios.
August 2026 in “Fabad Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a Neusilin® US2-based solid self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system for finasteride that showed improved stability and drug delivery, with complete dissolution comparable to standard Propecia® tablets.
66 citations
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February 2010 in “CrystEngComm” Made 8 minoxidil samples; 1 cocrystal, 7 salts formed.
This study reports that melatonin influenced HaCaT cell proliferation, with high concentrations reducing DNA synthesis and low concentrations enhancing it after 24 hours.
February 2024 in “Exposure and Health” Selenium supplements may reduce mercury levels in the hair of city dwellers in China.
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January 2021 in “European Journal of Inflammation” In this study, naringenin and its methylated derivatives reduced depression-like behaviors and inflammation markers in mice exposed to finasteride, suggesting their potential as effective and safe anti-depressive agents.
February 2026 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” In this study, researchers synthesized new surfactants with hair repair properties, finding that they effectively restored the hydrophobic barrier of damaged hair and improved combing ease compared to untreated hair, highlighting their potential in haircare products.
25 citations
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August 2015 in “Molecules” This study found that mimosine dipeptide enantiomers inhibit melanogenesis and cyclooxygenase enzymes in B16F10 melanoma cells, suggesting potential for treating skin hyperpigmentation and inflammation.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study described a novel three-dimensional-printed microneedle system designed for improved transdermal delivery of minoxidil to treat hair loss, demonstrating effective hair regrowth and safety in a mouse model while allowing sustainable needle base recovery.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This study found that dietary supplementation with 0.2% MSM improved hair quality in kittens and had no significant negative effects on their growth performance, antioxidant capacity, or gut microbiota.