130 citations
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January 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This study found that Na CMC hydrogel loaded with PEG-coated silver nanoparticles demonstrated superior antibacterial and wound-healing efficacy compared to commercial silver sulfadiazine cream in a wound-healing model.
81 citations
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February 2000 in “Anti-cancer drugs” In this pilot study, Doxil at 60 mg/m² every 4 weeks showed activity against hormone-refractory prostate cancer but was limited by severe mucocutaneous toxicities.
58 citations
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December 2012 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This study suggests that finasteride-loaded liquid crystalline nanoparticles could be a viable alternative to oral administration for treating androgenetic alopecia due to their controlled release and skin permeation properties.
26 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, pegylated interferon alfa-2b injections led to local cutaneous reactions, including cutaneous necrosis, in patients with hepatitis C and chronic myelocytic leukemia, requiring dose modifications or treatment withdrawal in some cases.
25 citations
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May 2008 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that adding certain conditioning agents, including jojoba oil and lauryl PEG/PPG‐18/18 methicone, to ammonium thioglycolate straightening emulsions protected Afro-ethnic hair from protein loss and improved resistance to breakage.
19 citations
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October 2021 in “Nano letters” In an animal study, this research explored the use of a self-therapeutic nanoparticle for treating psoriasis in mice, finding that it could prevent and treat psoriatic symptoms as effectively as standard therapies without causing side effects like hair loss and skin wrinkling.
19 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Biophotonics” This study found that using a PEG-400/oleic acid mixture as an optical clearing agent enhanced the detection depth of particles in skin without causing dehydration, based on tests in rats and further testing in vivo.
16 citations
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November 2020 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study found that PEGylation of nanoparticles enhances their penetration into hair follicles, with higher molecular weight PEG resulting in deeper follicular delivery.
12 citations
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examines the potential of biomaterial-based wound dressings in managing diabetic foot ulcers, highlighting their versatility and therapeutic properties for promoting wound healing in individuals with diabetes mellitus.
11 citations
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January 2006 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” In this study, adding TPGS to a minoxidil formulation improved local retention and reduced systemic absorption in certain solvent mixes, particularly with a balance of alcohol and PEG 400.
10 citations
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September 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 29-year-old woman with longstanding alopecia areata who experienced improvement in her scalp hair loss after 7 years of topical treatment with squaric acid dibutylester.
10 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” This study found that antiandrogenic compounds in Curcuma aeruginosa, including germacrone, degrade rapidly at high temperatures but are more stable when solubilized in PEG-40.
8 citations
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April 2019 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This study found that a new SIS-PEG sponge promoted rapid skin defect healing in mice and showed potential for reconstructing reconstituted skin with regenerated hair.
8 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that conditioner agents reduced the damage caused by oxidative hair dye, specifically improving protein retention and combability in treated Caucasian hair.
8 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This case report detailed alopecia universalis developing shortly after hepatitis C treatment with peg-interferon, ribavirin, and telaprevir, suggesting potential immune-related links between interferon treatment and alopecia areata.
6 citations
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July 2021 in “International Wound Journal” In this study, a novel biofilm-dispersing wound gel did not interfere with healing and may enhance it by reducing inflammation in murine models with full-thickness skin wounds.
5 citations
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July 2014 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D-biological Crystallography” This study reports that mutations in human L-PGDS affect the entrance and exit of ligands in its binding cavity, suggesting these residues play a role in ligand interaction processes.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Materials” This review highlights that synthetic biodegradable polymers like PVA, PCL, PLA, PLGA, PU, and PEO/PEG can address the limitations of natural polymers in wound healing, offering improved mechanical properties and slower degradation, thereby enhancing their application as wound dressings.
4 citations
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May 2022 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that a melatonin-loaded microemulsion exhibited controlled release and significant stratum corneum deposition in ex vivo permeation tests, suggesting its potential for further evaluation in treating androgenic alopecia.
4 citations
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August 2007 in “PubMed” This report describes a case of alopecia universalis in a woman with hepatitis C linked to pegylated interferon alfa-2b and ribavirin therapy, with hair regrowth observed one year after discontinuation.
3 citations
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July 2019 in “International journal of scientific research in science and technology” This study found that a herbal gel containing fenugreek seed extract significantly promoted hair growth on mice after 30 days of topical application.
3 citations
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October 2013 This study found that microemulsion and microemulsion-based hydrogels may offer a more effective and sustained topical delivery method for minoxidil compared to conventional solutions for hair loss treatment.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” In this study, formulations of a typical lotion shampoo with ethanol or propylene glycol increased the in-vitro release rate of zinc pyrithione, an anti-dandruff agent.
2 citations
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March 2015 in “Hepatitis Monthly” This case report identified dystrophic anagen effluvium as a previously unreported dermatological side effect of PEG-INF-α-2a/RBV combination therapy in a patient with chronic hepatitis C infection.
2 citations
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January 2007 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this report, a case of a bullous lesion developed at the injection site in a patient treated with PEG-IFN-α-2a for chronic hepatitis C was described.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photocrosslinkable biomaterials can improve wound healing by controlling mechanical environments.
1 citations
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January 2019 This article discusses various treatments for alopecia, including allopathic, homeopathic, and Ayurvedic methods, as well as the traditional use of certain herbs, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “Farmatsevtychnyĭ zhurnal” This study developed an optimal gel-mask composition with nettle juice intended for treating telogen effluvium, determining the ideal concentrations for antioxidants and preservatives through extensive rheological and microbiological testing.
1 citations
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October 2010 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This study found that while short-term use of PEG-400 and Thiazone affected rat skin structure, the changes were reversible with no long-term effects observed.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” In this study, adding conditioning agents PA1, PA2, and PA3 to light blonde oxidative hair dyes improved combability and protein retention of light brown hair without affecting tensile strength, though PA1 and PA2 offered enhanced thermal protection.