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April 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case study reports that a woman with epidermolysis bullosa acquisita experienced severe cicatricial alopecia and total nail loss after discontinuing treatment for two years, highlighting the potential for serious effects if the condition is not managed.
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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.
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January 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” This study developed a new finasteride release system using chitosan-based nanoniosomes, observing that 70% of the drug was released over ten days in vitro, suggesting potential for prostate cancer prevention.
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December 2023 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” In this review, the researchers discuss how nanoemulgel overcomes the limitations of lipophilic phytomolecules by improving their bioavailability, penetration, and therapeutic efficacy, making it a promising nanocarrier for the treatment of various health conditions.
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September 2023 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” In this study involving children with alopecia areata, researchers found that adding narrowband UVB 311 nm therapy to standard treatment significantly improved hair regrowth in those with coexisting atopic dermatitis compared to those without the condition.
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September 2023 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” In this study, researchers developed and optimized squarticles containing rosuvastatin calcium and found that they promoted hair regrowth in rats within 10 days, showing superior results compared to the standard minoxidil treatment.
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August 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology (Print)” This review discusses the potential link between selenium supplementation and symptoms of chronic selenium toxicity, such as hair loss and nail dystrophy, due to excess intake leading to disruptions in hair and nail protein structure.
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July 2023 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” Biotin and collagen may improve hair health.
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April 2023 in “African Scientific Reports” This review summarizes the biological process of melanogenesis and evaluates natural skin-whitening treatments based on their mechanisms affecting melanin production, aiming to inform on the effects and awareness of skin-bleaching creams.
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This retrospective study observed that patients with vascular EDS on long-term angiotensin II receptor blockers or beta-blockers experienced fewer vascular events compared to those without cardiac medication under similar lifestyle and emergency care advice.
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that AtCEPs in Arabidopsis thaliana play a role in controlling root hair growth by processing EXT proteins, with NAC1 acting to regulate their expression and influence elongation.
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December 2022 in “̒Ulūm-i dārūyī” This study found that in a rat model, minoxidil promoted better wound healing through potential anagen hair growth effects, while dexamethasone suppressed wound healing by reducing collagen production.
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October 2022 in “Iet Nanobiotechnology” This study explored a new dutasteride nanocarrier for alopecia therapy, concluding that ingredient concentration is key to achieving the optimal particle size, stability, and skin permeation for extended drug release.
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October 2022 in “Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry” This study reported that zinc nanoparticles synthesized from Monotheca buxifolia leaf extract demonstrated significant antimicrobial, antioxidant, and moderate hair growth-promoting activities, with potential use as a bacterial biosensor.
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This review discusses how nanotechnology can enhance the efficacy of hair care products by improving the delivery and benefits of active substances and offers insights into potential risks.
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September 2022 in “KnE medicine” This study demonstrated that a nanoemulsion hair tonic containing 7% candlenut oil accelerated hair growth more effectively in Mus musculus than both lower concentrations and a commercial ginseng tonic.
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that a developed nanostructured lipid carrier formulation of tea seed oil can effectively stimulate hair growth and reduce the oily feeling associated with direct application.
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April 2022 in “F1000Research” This study found that pediatric cancer patients at Muhimbili National Hospital commonly experienced adverse drug reactions during chemotherapy, despite drug prescribing patterns aligning with essential medicine lists.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that a nanotransferosome formulation of finasteride (FI-GO-NTF) in an Aloe vera gel significantly improved scalp permeation and antibacterial activity compared to standard formulations, suggesting safe and effective potential for alopecia areata treatment.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” This study reported that solid lipid nanoparticles of finasteride decorated with chitosan enhanced drug retention in skin layers, suggesting potential application in treating androgenic alopecia and benign prostate hyperplasia with fewer side effects.
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January 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study investigated the physicochemical properties of polystyrene-b-poly(acrylic acid) nanovesicles coated with modified chitosans, finding that they can effectively control surface charge and potentially serve as drug delivery carriers with a 50.7% encapsulation efficiency for minoxidil.
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July 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hospitalizations for atopic dermatitis are more due to other health issues now, not the condition itself.
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July 2021 in “Current nanomedicine” This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers could serve as a promising vehicle for topical Acitretin delivery in psoriasis treatment, potentially reducing oral side effects and enhancing patient compliance.
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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 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identified the NAC transcription factor RD26 as a critical regulator of drought-induced root hair growth restriction in Arabidopsis thaliana, with a similar mechanism observed in tomatoes, indicating evolutionary conservation.
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January 2021 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” This review discusses the use of nanomaterials in hair cosmetics and treatments and reports no clinical results, highlighting their potential to improve the efficacy and safety of active compounds.
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July 2020 in “Reviews in separation sciences” This study developed a simple method to determine finasteride, indapamide, and tiemonium methylsulfate in pharmaceuticals by using their ability to form silver nanoparticles measurable via spectrophotometry.
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March 2020 in “Current Science” In this survey-based study, researchers reported a high prevalence of hair loss among subjects in Delhi and the National Capital Region and noted widespread unawareness of its dietary, hormonal, genetic, and environmental causes.
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January 2020 in “Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin)” This thesis explored how stratum corneum barrier disruption and pH-sensitive nanoparticles influence drug penetration and release in skin models, highlighting potential applications for treating atopic dermatitis.
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June 2019 in “Current developments in nutrition” This study observed that a combination of arginine silicate complex and magnesium biotinate significantly improved hair and nail growth in rats.