159 citations
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July 2014 in “Molecular pharmaceutics” This study found that MPEG-dihexPLA micelles significantly improved the skin deposition of tacrolimus compared to a marketed ointment, suggesting better targeted delivery with reduced systemic absorption.
December 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, nanoparticles developed with Minoxidil-loaded thiolated β-CDs showed promise for topical scalp use, as they significantly improved drug retention on hair and displayed no irritation in rabbits.
33 citations
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December 2012 in “NMR in Biomedicine” This study reports that microencapsulation of therapeutic cells with contrast agents enables visualization across multiple imaging modalities, potentially improving cellular immunoprotection and tracking after transplantation.
January 2016 in “Universitätsbibliothek der FU Berlin Hochschulschriftenstelle u. Dokumentenserver” This study found that novel biodegradable nanocarriers with highly hydrophobic cores significantly increased the solubility and sustained release of hydrophobic drugs and dyes, showing promise for drug delivery applications.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that repeated low-depth microneedling in patients with androgenetic alopecia led to initial hair improvement but subsequently caused hair-shaft fragility and breakage, suggesting iatrogenic damage.
8 citations
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April 2012 in “Laser Physics Letters” This study found that a curcumin-labeled particle-associated antiseptic penetrated deeper into hair follicles in porcine skin than particles without antiseptic.
19 citations
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July 2019 in “Biomedical Microdevices” This review discusses the safety and potential adverse events of microneedling as both a medical and consumer product, noting the need for further understanding; no new clinical results are presented.
February 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Chitosan-coated nanocapsules improve minoxidil delivery for better hair regrowth.
21 citations
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December 2015 in “European journal of cell biology” In this study, researchers demonstrated that follicular tight junctions in porcine skin form a barrier to nanoparticle penetration, particularly in upper regions, which supports its use as a model for human skin.
In this study, formulations containing 20% zinc oxide nanoparticles demonstrated stability and improved spreadability without penetrating the deepest skin layers, instead accumulating in skin furrows and hair follicles.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “International Journal of Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine” This review highlights recent advances in the design of nanocarrier systems for transdermal drug delivery, detailing their potential to improve treatment precision for dermatologic conditions despite challenges like formulation stability and scalability.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights recent developments in nanovesicular carriers for enhancing molecule delivery into and across the skin, focusing on the design and evolution of phospholipid and non-phospholipid systems used in cosmetics and treating various skin conditions.
17 citations
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April 2021 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” This review discusses nanostructured lipid carriers and their potential applications in pharmaceuticals and food, offering no new clinical findings but highlighting recent advancements and patents.
This study reports that carbamazepine can self-assemble into stable channel structures without guest polymers, while griseofulvin relies on guest molecules for structural stability in drug-polymer inclusion complexes.
4 citations
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January 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that scanning electron microscopy with argon sputter etching visualizes hair lipids at the cell membrane complex as distinctive convex structures, shedding light on their role and localization in human hair.
This study found that nanoparticles developed with minoxidil-loaded thiolated β-cyclodextrins showed improved drug retention on hair surfaces and did not cause skin irritation in rabbits, suggesting potential for topical scalp disease treatment.
6 citations
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January 2025 in “Molecules” This review highlights the challenges in developing nano-scale drug delivery systems for natural antioxidants in wound healing, pointing out issues like low solubility and skin permeability, and discusses potential solutions such as combining polymers and lipids to enhance delivery effectiveness.
10 citations
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August 2024 in “ACS Omega” This review discusses the use of nanomaterials in cosmetics, highlighting their benefits like enhanced stability and skin penetration, while also noting potential health risks and the role of natural ingredients in formulations.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Nano today” This study reported that bioinks containing calcium molybdate nanoparticles and dermal papilla cells can promote hair regrowth in vivo by creating an anti-inflammatory environment and activating the mTOR signaling pathway in macrophages.
July 2026 in “Industrial and Domestic Waste Management” This study synthesized silver nanoparticles using Gandaria stem bark extract, finding that nanoparticles at a 4% concentration were particularly effective for selectively detecting mercury over lead and calcium, making them suitable as preliminary detection materials for mercury in facial whitening creams.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Advanced Science” In this study, researchers developed a method to create skin organoids using spinning bioreactors, facilitating efficient high-throughput drug screening, and found that Minoxidil activates the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway in these models.
96 citations
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights recent advances in chitosan-based nanoparticles (CS NPs) for drug delivery, discussing their modifications, preparation methods, production with organic and inorganic materials, and their latest implementations in the field, emphasizing the role of CS NPs in improving drug transport and release properties.
This study explored chitosan-based dissolving microneedle arrays loaded with Agave tequilana root extract, finding that extract concentration influenced microneedle geometry and bioactivity, maintaining antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory effects while reducing collagenase inhibition, particularly in the 0.25% formulation.
4 citations
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July 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review explores nano-quercetin formulations to enhance the solubility, stability, and targeted delivery of quercetin, highlighting its potential efficacy in treating cancer, inflammation, metabolic diseases, and tissue regeneration, though challenges in biocompatibility, toxicity, and production remain, per this source.
7 citations
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July 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that a dissolvable microneedle device delivering rapamycin and epigallocatechin gallate nanoparticles significantly enhanced hair regrowth in C57BL/6 mice within 7 days, demonstrating increased hair shaft growth and follicle density with minimal inflammation compared to untreated mice.
August 2023 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research” This study highlights the potential of nanoemulgel, a nano-lipoidal gel formulation, as an effective method for delivering topical drugs, especially for BCS class II/IV pharmaceuticals, and emphasizes the need for thorough toxicological evaluations due to changes in delivery methods.
5 citations
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July 2023 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” This research observed that a silver nanoparticle-loaded polydopamine/polyethyleneimine-coated bacterial cellulose dressing effectively inhibited S. aureus infections, reduced inflammation, and promoted wound healing compared with untreated cellulose, demonstrating its potential for treating infected wounds.
January 2023 in “Nanomedicine & nanotechnology open access” This review suggests that microneedling shows promise for improving hair quality, thickness, and density in treating androgenetic alopecia, but standardized treatment protocols are currently lacking.
January 2026 in “Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology)” In this study, researchers synthesized silver nanoparticles using an extract from Mitracarpus scaber and found them to have significant hepatoprotective and anti-hyperplastic effects in rats, suggesting potential for treating liver injury and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
January 2023 in “Medicines” This study reported that using micronized-gingival connective tissues appeared safe and showed initial efficacy for reconstructing peri-implant soft tissues, suggesting potential as an alternative to traditional grafting methods.