22 citations
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November 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses iontophoresis, low-frequency ultrasound, and microneedles for enhancing topical drug delivery in dermatological treatments and reports no clinical results; it emphasizes their mechanisms and potential uses.
15 citations
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November 2017 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study found that the optimized finasteride-loaded lyophilized tablets using a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system improved bioavailability in human volunteers compared to the marketed finasteride product.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This publication overview describes the Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research's rigorous peer review process and their focus on genetic, biomedical, and technical knowledge research within an open access format, but does not report specific study results.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this review, the researchers explored the formulation and evaluation of a pure herbal shampoo using plant extracts, aiming to compare its physicochemical properties with synthetic and other herbal shampoos, and concluded that consumer expectation shifts towards safety and efficacy could enhance herbal shampoo popularity.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” This review examines ethosomal structures and their mechanisms as skin delivery systems, outlining preparation methods and applications but presents no new experimental findings.
193 citations
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” This review examines hair cosmetics, including shampoos and conditioners, for their formulations and effects, but reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of dermatologist knowledge in treating diverse hair conditions.
128 citations
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March 2016 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that sub-100 nm size solid lipid nanoparticles showed the most effective skin penetration and depth, mainly via hair follicles, in rat skin.
89 citations
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November 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study suggests that spironolactone-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers could enhance follicular delivery and offer a more localized treatment for androgenic alopecia, potentially reducing systemic side effects.
61 citations
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May 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This research describes a process for producing caffeine nanocrystals, which may enhance skin penetration by accumulating in hair follicles and maintaining stability for two months, paving the way for in vivo testing.
47 citations
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July 2014 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study concluded that polymeric nanoparticles effectively targeted hair follicles for drug delivery, but the organogel formulation did not enhance their penetration into the hair shaft.
39 citations
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September 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This review explores how colloidal drug delivery systems can enhance the stability, absorption, and bioavailability of phytochemicals, potentially rediscovering ancient compounds' therapeutic benefits and overcoming limitations like poor solubility and bioavailability.
34 citations
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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.
27 citations
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August 2018 in “Therapeutic Delivery” In this study, researchers reviewed recent advances in using nanoencapsulation technology to improve the pharmacological treatment of alopecia, suggesting its potential to enhance drug delivery and reduce adverse effects compared to conventional methods.
23 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews formulation principles for creating cosmetic nanoemulsions and applications targeting skin and hair care, but does not present new experimental results.
21 citations
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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.
21 citations
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July 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article reviews haircare practices and hair cosmetics for patients with alopecia, emphasizing healthy scalp maintenance and caution in styling; it reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, applying deer antler velvet extract-loaded niosomes and microspicules serum to the scalp significantly improved hair growth, melanin content, and skin hydration over 14 to 30 days without causing skin irritation.
13 citations
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October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
12 citations
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February 2014 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” This article reviews various aspects of shampoos, including preparation methods and commercial value, but reports no new experimental results, instead focusing on patents and product evaluation criteria.
11 citations
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June 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” In this study, researchers developed and tested a gel containing apocynin-loaded nanoparticles that showed promising results in treating rheumatoid arthritis in rats, suggesting potential for novel topical treatments in inflammatory conditions.
10 citations
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in transdermal drug delivery” This review discusses the potential of follicular drug delivery systems to target the pilosebaceous unit and reports no new research findings.
9 citations
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October 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses how challenges in drug development and success rates are driving a shift in the pharmaceutical industry towards engineering targeted drug delivery systems, with nanomaterials offering potential solutions for selective therapeutic delivery.
9 citations
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This animal study found that intravenous administration of anionic squarticles, a lipid nanoemulsion, increased survival rates in rats with amitriptyline overdose by mitigating adverse effects and restoring normal blood pressure, highlighting its potential as a detoxifying antidote.
8 citations
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September 2023 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In a double-blind clinical trial, this study found that a gel containing chitosan-coated spironolactone nanoparticles effectively reduced acne lesions over 8 weeks without adverse skin effects, suggesting potential for enhanced acne treatment through targeted skin delivery.
8 citations
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July 2013 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that a new method using enzymatic laundry powder effectively extracts DNA from hair shafts, showing promise for genome-wide DNA analyses.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study developed a caffeine-loaded solid lipid nanoparticle gel, observing significant reduction in subcutaneous fat tissue thickness in histological tests compared to an untreated group, suggesting it could effectively treat cellulite as a promising nanocosmeceutical gel.
5 citations
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July 2003 in “Drug Development Research” In this study, using a novel topical androgen receptor suppressor, fluridil, significantly increased the percentage of growing hairs in males with androgenetic alopecia without systemic absorption or adverse side effects.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” This review highlighted the potential of silver nanoparticles' antibacterial properties across biomedical, pharmaceutical, and dental applications, and emphasized plant-based biosynthesis methods as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional nanoparticle production despite existing toxicity concerns.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” In this study, researchers found that niosomes, bilosomes, and spanlastic formulations can enhance the oral anticoagulation efficiency of rivaroxaban in rats, with spanlastic ranked as the most effective in prolonging clotting, prothrombin, and tail bleeding times compared to unprocessed rivaroxaban.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study identified several anticancer drugs, including vinblastine and bortezomib, that significantly increase the risk of developing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, with variations in time-to-onset among different drug categories.