June 2024 in “Majallah-i dānishgāh-i ̒ulum-i pizishkī-i Kirmān.” This study evaluated enhancers to improve skin absorption of topical cetirizine for androgenic alopecia treatment and found eucalyptus and Tween 80 most effective, while propylene glycol had the weakest effect.
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November 2024 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review study found that vesicular carriers like liposomes, niosomes, invasomes, and transferosomes can enhance drug penetration through follicles, benefiting treatments for alopecia, acne, and infections, as well as potentially facilitating systemic delivery of antihypertensive drugs and insulin.
This study developed a novel protocol that demonstrated improved localized delivery of minoxidil to eyebrow application sites with minimal runoff, compared to a control formulation.
January 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study highlights a treatment approach using dissolving microneedle patches containing nanomicelles formed by stevioside to enhance the therapeutic efficacy and safety of poorly soluble drugs, as depicted in the cover illustration with luxuriant hair symbolizing its potential effectiveness.
December 2025 in “Journal of Drug Discovery and Therapeutics” This review discusses spanlastics, advanced elastic vesicles used in drug delivery to enhance bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs, offering improved stability and targeted delivery compared to traditional systems like liposomes and nanoparticles, thus reducing side effects and enhancing therapeutic outcomes.
December 2023 in “Azerbaijan Pharmaceutical and Pharmacotherapy J” This study formulated a minoxidil-loaded submicron emulsion-based topical gel, which demonstrated effective in vitro release, ex vivo permeation, and stability, suggesting it may offer a targeted treatment approach for alopecia compared to traditional methods.
January 1994 in “SÖFW. Seifen, Öle, Fette, Wachse” This article reviews the cosmetic properties of D-panthenol, noting its moisturizing and hair-strengthening effects, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2025 in “MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications” This review highlights recent advances in liposome-based transdermal drug delivery systems, emphasizing their potential to improve drug penetration for both skin and systemic diseases while discussing the challenges and future directions in this field.
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December 1942 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” This article reviews the classification and characteristics of water soluble vitamins, focusing on their varying solubility and functions, and reports no new experimental findings.
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April 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” This study found that several newly synthesized dihydrobenzopyran compounds inhibited insulin secretion and had vasorelaxant activity, with some more potent than reference KATP channel activators, though compound 21 functioned as a Ca2+ entry blocker.
June 2021 in “Pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that flutamide emulgels with 1% Transcutol P enhanced percutaneous absorption through rat skin more effectively than other formulations tested.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, human nucleus pulposus cells treated with hyaluronic acid showed increased proliferation and reduced oxidative stress compared to those treated with EDTA-PBS, suggesting a potential role for hyaluronic acid in enhancing intervertebral disc therapy.
The abstract does not report specific results but discusses cosmeceuticals in aesthetic dermatology, addressing myths, regulatory issues, and various compounds used for skin care.
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December 2021 This review explores fundamental aspects of niosomes in drug delivery, including their structure, preparation methods, and factors influencing their formation, but it reports no new experimental results.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated and evaluated an herbal hair smoothing cream containing natural ingredients like aloe vera and coconut oil, reporting significant improvements in hair smoothness, softness, shine, and manageability without irritation, suggesting it as a safer alternative to traditional hair straightening products.
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August 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This study explored the use of dexamethasone-loaded polymer hybrid nanoparticles in a xanthan gum hydrogel for treating alopecia areata, finding that freeze drying with sucrose influenced particle size, release, and permeation, but had no impact on cytotoxicity or anti-inflammatory efficacy in human keratinocytes.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study developed keratin-based hydrogels with improved water solubility and tunable properties, demonstrating excellent cytocompatibility, suggesting potential for biomedical applications.
January 2019 in “Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association” This study observed that processing techniques such as degreasing, bating, and tanning influence mink skin by altering the distribution of fat glands and collagen fibers, potentially impacting hair follicle structure and mink product quality.
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that alginate beads containing monoolein demonstrated promising potential for managing wet wounds by better absorbing excess exudate and delivering adenosine locally, favoring drug localization in damaged porcine skin compared to an aqueous solution without affecting skin viability.
This research found that liposome drug delivery systems, particularly with targeted modifications, show promise for improving effectiveness and reducing toxicity in combination cancer therapies.
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April 2012 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study suggests that gel containing OSF3 loaded in niosomes offers high transfollicular penetration for topical anti-androgenic alopecia treatment with minimal systemic effect.
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that monounsaturated oils like olive oil penetrate hair fibers effectively, whereas polyunsaturated oils typically do not penetrate beyond the cuticle.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the use of lipid nanoparticles for topical and transdermal delivery of pharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2023 in “Veterinary Sciences” This study found that applications of a shampoo and mousse containing plant extracts improved coat quality in dogs with a chronic keratinisation disorder without affecting skin hydration or hair lipids over the study period.
January 2025 in “Organics” This study found that differently charged micelles influence the acid-base equilibria of cetirizine by altering its ionization constants, indicating potential interactions with biomolecules of various charges under physiological conditions.
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April 2008 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” This study observed that including cationic minoxidil particles in a shampoo facilitated notable hair growth promotion despite a negative surface charge after rinsing, likely due to ionic interactions with the skin.
July 2026 in “Jurnal Multidisiplin Dehasen (MUDE)” In this study, hair tonic formulations containing moringa leaf extract and honey were tested for stability and found to remain stable and non-irritating after storage, meeting specific quality standards.
July 2019 in “Ferroelectrics” The researchers reported that increasing protein content in human hair keratin/calcium alginate blend films led to larger molecular aggregates, which influenced the films' physical properties such as light transmittance and tensile strength.
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March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study introduces a new device for measuring changes in hair stiffness and lubricity, which can help predict the effects of various hair treatments.
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November 2025 in “Biomolecules” This review examines the benefits of topical hyaluronic acid in cosmetic applications, noting its ability to penetrate the skin in low-molecular-weight forms and highlighting safety supported by clinical trials.