February 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Chitosan-coated nanocapsules improve minoxidil delivery for better hair regrowth.
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October 2020 in “Journal of nanomaterials” This study suggests that silver nanoparticles synthesized using Grewia optiva leaf extract exhibit stronger antibacterial and antioxidant properties than the leaf extract alone.
August 2026 in “Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine” This review reports that microneedle systems can enhance the delivery and effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine compounds in treating skin disorders, though most findings are based on preclinical studies and face challenges in translating to clinical practice.
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August 2013 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study concluded that the Box-Behnken experimental design effectively optimizes the size of finasteride nano-emulsions by assessing the impact of various experimental factors.
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March 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that Brigatinib-loaded nanospanlastics demonstrated enhanced cytotoxicity against lung cancer cells and improved drug stability and release compared to free Brigatinib.
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April 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses advances in CRISPR/Cas9 variants and nanoformulations for cancer treatment, noting challenges and prospects for clinical application, but reports no new research results.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biomedical Investigation” This review reported that green-synthesized metallic nanoparticles from agricultural waste hold promise for improving chronic wound care due to their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and regenerative properties, though challenges like biosafety and manufacturing scale need addressing for clinical use.
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March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that polymeric nanofibers containing minoxidil sulphate showed effective encapsulation and stability, with minimal concentration loss over six months, making them potentially ideal for delivering this unstable drug in a more visually appealing and easier-to-apply form.
December 2023 in “Materials Today Sustainability” Scientists made glow-in-the-dark dots from human hair that can detect iron, prevent counterfeiting, and reveal fingerprints.
This review highlights various plant-based and herbal treatments that reportedly help prevent hair loss and encourage hair growth. It also explores the molecular mechanisms, identified plant compounds, recent technologies such as nanoarchitectonics, and patents related to hair growth promotion.
This source reviews advancements in microneedle-based cosmeceutical delivery, discussing new technologies and highlighting a burgeoning area of research involving microneedling combined with stem cell delivery for anti-aging, without finding measurable changes in skin barrier function or appearance during the study period.
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May 2020 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In animal models, this study reported that a wound dressing combining quaternized chitin and silk fibroin significantly enhanced vascular reconstruction and hair follicle regeneration, approaching normal tissue levels.
November 2025 in “Biomacromolecules” This research found that four types of biocompatible nanochitin promoted hair growth in mice, with partially deacetylated and phosphoric acid hydrolyzed nanochitins showing the best results, while amphoteric nanochitin provided the most balanced overall effect.
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October 2024 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers developed a wearable red and blue LED patch and a sprayable fibrin gel to treat infected wounds at home, demonstrating effective infection control and enhanced wound healing in diabetic mice and minipigs.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study introduced hydrogel microneedles loaded with palladium nanoparticles, which utilize the inherent cytotoxicity of polyethyleneimine to enhance the effectiveness of doxorubicin in treating melanoma, achieving a tumor inhibition rate of up to 98% in a murine model.
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April 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, researchers developed hyaluronic acid derivatives functionalized with nitric oxide photodonors for light-activated skin treatments, finding that the compounds released NO under blue light and enhanced keratinocyte proliferation and migration, suggesting potential for therapeutic use.
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March 2021 in “Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology” This study suggests that nanoliposomes encapsulating saw palmetto CO2 extract could be effective for delivering drugs to treat hair loss due to their small size, dispersion, and negative charge.
January 2026 in “Nano-Micro Letters” This review discusses the principles, materials, and applications of melt electrowriting-based 4D printing for creating biomimetic scaffolds, but reports no new clinical results; it highlights recent advancements and remaining challenges in the field.
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January 2001 in “PubMed” This study proposes that the terminal tuft structure in sensory nerve endings, involving Schwann cell processes and axon fingers, potentially plays a role in mechano-electric transduction in rats.
This study reports on a new semantic annotation approach used to identify substances in MEDLINE abstracts responsible for adverse drug reactions, with promising performance shown by a prototype system.
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April 2024 in “Life Medicine” This study discusses the challenges in translating organoid models from laboratory settings to clinical and commercial applications, emphasizing the need for engineering approaches like environmental recapitulation and matrix engineering to bridge this gap.
March 2025 in “BioNanoScience” The new minoxidil hydrogel improves delivery and is safe for treating hair loss.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nanotechnology” This study formulated a minoxidil nanoemulgel with improved solubilization and skin penetration, demonstrating a high entrapment efficiency and sustained drug release in vitro, which suggests potential improvements in treating androgenetic alopecia compared to conventional formulations.
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November 2012 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This study found that silicone oil-in-water nanoemulsions using nonionic surfactants can enhance silicone oil absorption on hair, suggesting a promising method for hair care applications.
January 2013 in “IRIS UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)” This study found that silica nanoparticles penetrate the outer stratum corneum of human skin, with surface hydrophobization potentially enhancing this penetration.
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the development and cosmeceutical applications of microneedles for skin treatment, without reporting new clinical results, emphasizing safety and public perception as key factors for commercialization.
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This review examines new formulations for delivering 5-α-reductase inhibitors to improve targeted drug delivery in androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that using an ultrasound hollow microneedle array enhanced transdermal delivery of finasteride, accelerating hair regrowth in mice with androgenetic alopecia compared to other delivery methods.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review reports that nanoparticles, especially those optimized to 300-400nm, may enhance follicular drug delivery compared to conventional formulations, offering targeted therapy for conditions like androgenic alopecia, acne, and psoriasis.
January 2024 in “Scripta Medica” This review highlights the potential of nanoparticle delivery systems to mitigate doxorubicin's adverse effects and enhance its effectiveness, while discussing the integration of nanotechnology with Streptomyces-derived compounds to potentially advance future cancer therapies.