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May 2021 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” This study observed that taking 500mg/day of Microcore’s Muttaijow ComplexTM for 12 weeks significantly improved the appearance of skin, hair, and nails in healthy middle-aged adults.
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April 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this review, researchers noted that liposomes, due to their ability to stabilize and target drugs, are effective carriers for treating various dermatological conditions such as acne and psoriasis when applied topically.
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June 2023 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” In this study, researchers found that an ethyl acetate extract of the green microalga Scenedesmus deserticola significantly increased the viability of human dermal fibroblasts by over 20% compared to a control and identified a potent anti-UV compound, loliolide, through further fractionation.
November 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that preparing finasteride as a nanosuspension increased its aqueous solubility by more than 2.5 times, potentially enhancing drug bioavailability.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says biodegradable cosmetics and packaging are better for the environment and user experience.
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April 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” July 2025 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” This study found that the new delivery system HL@Mi enhanced the skin penetration, local bioavailability, and safety of minoxidil, supporting improved hair growth in an androgenetic alopecia animal model.
7 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that African and Caucasian hair contain the most lipids, and depletion of these lipids leads to less water retention and increased water desorption, with Caucasian hair showing improved breaking tenacity after lipid extraction.
December 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers created a coamorphous system combining tadalafil and finasteride that demonstrated improved solubility, dissolution, and stability compared to their physical mixture, offering potential therapeutic advantages for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
239 citations
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December 2013 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers developed a microfluidics-based method for creating uniform, size-controlled stem cell spheroids that enhance osteogenic differentiation when encapsulated in alginate-RGD microgels.
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August 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” In this study, the researchers reported that while both propylene glycol and sodium lauryl sulfate enhanced finasteride's skin deposition, ethanol was the only effective enhancer of finasteride's permeation through the skin.
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses the potential of Pluronic F127-derived hydrogels for wound healing, examining their applications in various wound types and exploring underlying mechanisms and their interaction within the wound microenvironment.
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March 2004 in “Journal of Liposome Research” This study found that neutral liposomes were most effective at delivering minoxidil into pilosebaceous units compared to other tested formulations.
May 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that specific TRPM5 modulators are unlikely to directly affect sebaceous glands, but safe TPPO analogues may provide moderate lipogenic and anti-inflammatory effects beneficial for dry skin conditions.
July 2013 in “Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Open Access” Formulation F1 is the best for delivering finasteride effectively.
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August 2012 in “Journal of Food Science” This study optimized conditions for extracting saponins from Eclipta prostrata, achieving maximum yield with specific ethanol concentration, time, temperature, and liquid/solid ratio.
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June 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports that human epidermal transglutaminase activity increases with treatment using organic solvents and chemicals without significant molecular weight changes, which may allow modulation of the enzyme in skin diseases.
January 2003 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” This study isolated highly pure oleanolic and maslinic acids from olive milling residues, exploring their chemical reactions, including the formation of finasteride precursors.
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June 2006 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This research found that liquid-state liposomes and niosomes may enhance finasteride delivery to pilosebaceous units in hamsters more effectively than gel-state vesicles or hydroalcoholic solution.
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September 2024 in “Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Hortorum Cultus” This study found that spraying melon plants with 0.1 mg·L–1 molybdenum significantly improved growth, photosynthetic characteristics, carbohydrate metabolism, and fruit quality under high-temperature stress, boosting fruit weight by 27.9% and yield per plant by 20.1% compared to untreated controls.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology” In this study from IJIRT, researchers evaluated teaching programs focused on enhancing waste management knowledge among women, assessing the effectiveness of these educational initiatives.
April 2016 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery” This study found that finasteride ethosome formulations with specific ethanol and soya lecithin concentrations significantly enhanced transdermal drug delivery compared to a potential nanogel.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that fermented Flammulina velutipes polysaccharides showed higher antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities than non-fermented ones, suggesting potential use in functional foods and health products.
30 citations
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December 2019 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that formulating raloxifene in nano-lipid carriers significantly enhanced its permeation and cytotoxicity against cancer cells compared to raw raloxifene.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Marine Drugs” This review explores enzyme inhibitors from gorgonians and soft corals and highlights their potential industrial and biomedical applications, but it reports no new experimental results.
5 citations
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that cubosomes combined with dissolving microneedles enhanced transdermal penetration and hair growth efficacy of beta-sitosterol for treating alopecia.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that MCS nanoparticles improved Minoxidil's hair growth effects in an animal model compared to the commercial formulation, but they were less effective than CS nanoparticles despite showing better solubility with minimal side effects.
January 2002 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Botanical extracts are increasingly important in cosmetics and drugs for their effectiveness and safety, backed by traditional use and scientific evidence.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study observed that a self-emulsifying drug delivery system for finasteride significantly enhanced bioavailability in rats compared to commercial tablets, but the formulation was found to be thermodynamically unstable.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Cosmetics” In this study, researchers highlighted that while hair lipids are crucial for hair health and protection, surfactants in shampoos and conditioners can partially remove these lipids, potentially affecting hair structure, though the exact mechanisms remain poorly understood and require further investigation.