54 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This article summarizes the properties, synthesis, and biomedical applications of molecules with N-oxide functionalities, emphasizing their growing role in healthcare due to their unique properties, such as water solubility and redox reactivity, crucial for drug targeting and cytotoxicity.
45 citations
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July 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that oral sulfasalazine led to varying hair regrowth outcomes in patients with persistent alopecia areata, with 56.3% showing moderate to good responses.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “Materials Research Express” This study found that zinc oxide and fucoidan-loaded chitosan nanofiber scaffolds may enhance wound healing and provide antibacterial protection against common surgical pathogens in vitro.
December 2024 in “International Journal of experimental research and review” This study developed a stable nanoemulsion using ultrasonic vibrations and Tween 80 emulsifier, which can enhance the antibacterial activity and prolong the shelf life of food products, as well as be applicable in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for oral and transdermal use.
25 citations
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The hydrogel is safe, reduces oxidation, and helps heal wounds effectively.
July 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” In this pilot study, a medical device gel with hyaluronic acid and hydrogen peroxide showed promising safety and clinical performance for treating folliculitis in adults, reducing lesion count and improving severity scores and quality of life over 8 weeks.
39 citations
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April 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that using monoolein cubic phase nanoparticles with an entrapped hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin/minoxidil complex increased minoxidil skin permeation, but minoxidil retention in the skin was higher with a traditional solution.
4 citations
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April 2022 in “Microorganisms” In this study, clinically used preoperative skin preparations with povidone iodine and chlorhexidine gluconate did not meet FDA log-reduction standards for bacterial bioburden in a porcine model, suggesting persistent infection risks.
August 1994 in “Journal of dermatological science” Active oxygen scavengers can reverse the suppression of hair cell growth caused by androgens.
December 2024 in “Mağallaẗ ʻulūm al-rāfidayn” In this study, zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using a sustainable method from the Lepidium sativum L. plant, and incorporating these nanoparticles into Sunblock Lotion significantly increased its sun protection factor.
13 citations
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April 2019 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This article reviews the potential of Acyzol, a zinc-containing drug, to treat and prevent zinc deficiency conditions, but it reports no new clinical findings.
30 citations
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June 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study explored a keratin, sodium alginate, and carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel modified with tannic acid and found it to have promising wound-healing qualities, including similar elasticity to human skin, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and effective water retention. These attributes suggest potential applications in biomedical engineering.
20 citations
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August 2023 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” This study found that cetirizine-loaded niosomal gels demonstrated superior skin deposition and retention compared to plain cetirizine gel, suggesting potential for improved topical management of alopecia.
September 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” The nanoemulsion system effectively delivers drugs through the skin and shows promise for treating skin conditions.
116 citations
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April 2022 in “Science Translational Medicine” This study found that the hydrophilic PTK-UR foam with EG7 repeats significantly improved wound healing in porcine skin wounds compared to other scaffolds, suggesting potential for synthetic biomaterial applications.
January 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reports that adjusting the valence states of Mo in Pluronic F127-coated MoO3-x nanozymes enhances their selective H2O2-related catalytic activity, showing promise in acute kidney injury treatment and enabling real-time monitoring of therapy effectiveness through ROS-responsive photoacoustic imaging.
August 2025 in “Marine Drugs” This study evaluated a new composite material made from PLA, ALG, ZnS, and HT for blood-contacting applications, finding it improved surface characteristics and displayed anticoagulant properties and high biocompatibility with no genotoxic effects on blood and skin cells.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a sunscreen with oxothiazolidine and δ-tocopheryl glucoside provided complementary oxidative protection, with immediate but brief effects from oxothiazolidine and prolonged effects from the slower-absorbing δ-tocopheryl glucoside.
July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
297 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of controlled release” This study found that POD-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles using 0.5% poloxamer 188 and 1.5% soybean lecithin (P-SLN) improved epidermal targeting and POD accumulation in porcine skin compared to traditional tincture.
September 2025 in “Al-Nahrain Journal of Science” In this research, the authors found that green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (GS-ZnONPs) exhibited antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus species isolated from alopecia patients, but also showed cytotoxic effects on human dermal fibroblast cells at a 400 mg/mL concentration.
3 citations
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July 2005 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that sodium selenite induced both subacute and chronic selenosis in cow calves, significantly affecting specific haematological parameters, with more pronounced alterations observed in chronic toxicity.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “ACS applied bio materials” In a rat skin wound model, this study observed that a composite dressing using chitosan hydrogel and exosomes derived from adipose mesenchymal stem cells enhanced wound healing by promoting collagen deposition, angiogenesis, and regeneration of hair follicle structures.
45 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study found that chitosan microparticles containing minoxidil sulphate sustained its release and may hold potential for targeted topical treatment of alopecia.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview highlights the Dermatologic Surgery journal's comprehensive coverage of dermatologic surgical procedures, but it reports no new research findings.
4 citations
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July 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the potential of olive mill wastewater as a valuable source of dermatological ingredients, highlighting its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2025 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” In this study, cetirizine hydrochloride was formulated into niosomal and cubosomal gels, showing potential for off-label use in treating androgenic alopecia due to effective skin permeation and acceptable safety profiles; cubosomal gels exhibited superior permeation compared to niosomal gels.
49 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” This study developed and validated a high-resolution mass spectrometry method to screen for prohibited substances and analyze six endogenous steroids in urine according to World Antidoping Agency requirements, demonstrating its effectiveness for antidoping analysis.
September 2025 in “Ensaios USF” This study developed a solid shampoo formulation with conditioning properties, highlighting its feasibility and environmental benefits compared to conventional shampoos due to biodegradable packaging and no water in its composition, thus offering a sustainable alternative in the cosmetic industry.
20 citations
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February 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that idebenone-loaded nanoparticles (IB@NPs) improved stability, antioxidant activity, and wound healing capacity in vitro, suggesting potential applications in cosmetic and pharmaceutical fields.