February 2026 in “Molecular and Cellular Probes” This systematic review synthesizes evidence from the past 20 years to highlight the potential of exosome-based therapies from stem cells and plants in improving cutaneous repair, skin aging, and challenging dermatological conditions through mechanisms like immunomodulation and collagen remodeling.
January 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of keratinocytes in hidradenitis suppurativa, highlighting their genetic and metabolic influences on disease progression without presenting new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Research” This review discusses advanced biomedical technologies, such as nanotechnology and stem cell-based approaches, for treating androgenetic alopecia, detailing their benefits, current applications, and challenges, without reporting new experimental results.
August 2025 in “ACS Omega” This study synthesized and evaluated hydroxycinnamate derivatives for their ability to inhibit human SRD5A1, finding that three compounds showed significant inhibitory activity and low cytotoxicity. Compound 10a notably reduced SRD5A1 protein expression in cells, suggesting potential for nonsteroidal treatment of androgen-related conditions.
March 2019 in “SLAS TECHNOLOGY” This study found that MSN-ceria nanomaterial accelerates cutaneous wound healing in rat models by reducing ROS levels and promoting collagen deposition, leading to improved tissue regeneration without significant scarring.
29 citations
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March 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses recent findings on cellular antioxidant responses to oxidative stress and their implications for treating various human diseases but reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review synthesizes the latest advances in wound healing and scar management, exploring molecular mechanisms, therapeutic strategies, and providing an evidence-based comparison of topical agents like Dermatix Ultra and Contractubex for scar improvement, aimed at informing clinicians and patients in decision-making.
February 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review examines the advances in nanostructured lipid carriers for treating hyperpigmentation but presents no new clinical results; the authors highlight their potential benefits and applications.
15 citations
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October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Niosomes are a promising and effective way to deliver drugs through the skin.
140 citations
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January 2009 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses the application of liposomes in dermatology, highlighting their therapeutic value for drug stabilization, skin penetration enhancement, and treatment of hair follicle-associated disorders, but reports no new clinical results.
29 citations
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September 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This review explores the use of skin penetration enhancers like Transcutol® in various formulation systems, discussing their mechanisms and effectiveness in improving transdermal drug delivery without breaching the skin.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this review, researchers discussed various novel drug delivery systems, including lipid nanocarriers and polymeric nanoparticles, that may enhance treatment for alopecia by improving drug localization in hair follicles and reducing systemic exposure, potentially offering better outcomes than conventional treatments.
December 2025 in “Journal of Composites and Compounds” In this review, researchers explored the design of composite biomaterials for immunomodulation and their potential to influence immune cell behavior, which could be leveraged for treating diseases like cancer and improving tissue regeneration, while also addressing translational challenges such as biocompatibility and safety.
263 citations
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February 2013 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology” This review discusses nanoparticle-based topical delivery systems for treating skin diseases and presents no new clinical findings; it emphasizes natural polymer-based nanoparticles and future applications like targeted drug delivery.
111 citations
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March 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This review discusses the potential use of liposomal formulations to enhance the effectiveness of cosmeceutical delivery through the skin barrier, with no new clinical results reported.
55 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that ethanol-containing formulations significantly increased minoxidil retention in the stratum corneum and appendages initially, while a propylene glycol-rich formulation enhanced deeper skin penetration over time.
51 citations
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January 2024 in “Nanoscale” This review highlights recent advancements in using nanotechnology to improve the function and delivery of PROTAC drugs, despite existing challenges like low solubility and poor permeability, aiming to enhance their potential in disease treatment.
16 citations
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November 2019 in “Nanomedicine” This study discusses the potential of thermoresponsive nanogels for improving dermal delivery of therapeutics, highlighting their ability to enhance skin penetration and control drug release with minimal damage to the skin's natural barrier.
15 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” In this study, Korean red ginseng was observed to improve skin hydration and reduce both the severity of atopic dermatitis and serum IgE levels after 16 weeks in patients with the condition.
7 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study presents evidence that specific thymus-derived peptides affect human hair follicle growth, identifying thymulin as a potential hair growth stimulator despite interindividual response variations.
5 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” This review discusses the impact of sarcoptic mange on wombats and evaluates antiparasitic drugs like ivermectin, moxidectin, and fluralaner for treating the disease, but it presents no new clinical results.
2 citations
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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.
1 citations
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July 2005 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.
This study reports that a novel ketoconazole-loaded microneedle array significantly enhances drug delivery and retention in the skin, demonstrating improved hair growth in animal models, suggesting a promising treatment for androgenic alopecia that addresses current topical therapies' limitations.
September 2025 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” In this study, researchers found that the compound BMS-470539 induced a senescence-like state in fibroblasts from systemic sclerosis patients, reducing fibrosis-associated markers in vitro and decreasing skin thickness in a mouse model of skin fibrosis, suggesting a novel therapeutic strategy for managing fibroblast-driven diseases.
151 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This review discusses various nanoparticles and nanoemulsions being investigated for transdermal drug delivery and reports no clinical results; it highlights potential applications in treating alopecia, wound healing, psoriasis, and melanoma.
12 citations
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September 2021 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” This review updates on the development of liposomal carriers for delivering growth factors to improve tissue regeneration and highlights recent efforts to enhance their stability and retention in tissues.
11 citations
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January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review summarizes the enhanced absorption and bioavailability of phytosome delivery systems, which combine herbal extracts with phospholipids to improve therapeutic potential, and provides an updated overview of their development, commercial availability, and patented technologies.
10 citations
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January 2024 in “Polymer Chemistry” This review discusses the design and advances of lipid–polymer hybrid nanoparticles as promising delivery systems for genome editing strategies, highlighting their potential in biomedical applications.
1 citations
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January 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses various nanocarriers for gene and genome editing therapies, highlighting that ionizable lipid nanoparticles show advanced delivery performance, while emerging polymer-based and exosome-inspired carriers are rapidly advancing for targeted applications.