June 2025 in “Samarra Journal of Pure and Applied Science” This study developed a rapid and accurate spectrophotometric method using diazotized sulfanilic acid to measure minoxidil in both pharmaceutical formulations and pure form, demonstrating high precision and linearity within a concentration range of 5-40 μg/ml.
July 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This study developed a validated UV spectrophotometric method that can be used to accurately determine finasteride content in bulk and pharmaceutical formulations.
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April 2022 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the potential of Lansium domesticum as a herbal medicine, summarizing its traditional uses, nutritional value, bioactivities, and related nanoparticles and pharmaceutical formulations, but reports no new experimental results.
In this study, a validated chromatographic method demonstrated the ability to simultaneously analyze gemcitabine and olaparib in pancreatic cancer tissues, supporting the advancement of pharmaceutical formulations combining these drugs, particularly for patients with BRCA mutations.
May 2020 in “riUfes (Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo)” This study found that finasteride is stable under various stress conditions except for basic hydrolysis at extreme pH levels and identified compatible and incompatible excipients in pharmaceutical formulations, suggesting formulation changes for increased safety.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research” This review compiles current knowledge of Eclipta prostrata's botanical details, ethnomedical uses, phytochemical components, and various pharmacological activities, emphasizing its potential for modern pharmaceutical formulations based on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and other therapeutic properties.
January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources” This study found that the methanolic extract of Suaeda monodiana Maire exhibited antioxidant, antimicrobial, and photoprotective activities, suggesting its potential use in pharmaceutical formulations for treating skin diseases.
May 2025 in “Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi Fen Dergisi” In this study, researchers found that minoxidil is compatible with excipients such as Beta-cyclodextrin and cellulose, while it is incompatible with Eudragit S 100 and mannitol, indicating potential formulation challenges in pharmaceutical applications.
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April 2024 in “Science & Technology Indonesia” In this study, extracts from the bark of Albizia saponaria, particularly the ethyl acetate fraction, showed significant antioxidant activity, potentially due to its high phenolic and flavonoid content, suggesting its usefulness as a source of antioxidants for pharmaceutical formulations.
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January 2009 in “Eclética Química” This study proposed a simple, rapid permanganometric method for determining minoxidil concentrations in pharmaceutical samples, offering comparable accuracy to chromatographic methods with recovery rates of 94.5 to 95.2%.
July 2026 in “Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy” In this study, a new herbal hair oil formulation, consisting of plant-derived antifungal agents and natural stabilizers, was developed and demonstrated strong antifungal activity, skin compatibility, and additional hair health benefits in preclinical evaluations, offering a potential alternative for managing fungal scalp infections.
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July 2022 in “Bandung Conference Series. Pharmacy” This study found that a hair tonic formulation using candlenut oil as an active ingredient could significantly promote hair growth in rabbits, achieving 29.77 mm in 22 days.
This study identified ten key magistral dermatological formulations, such as personalized trichological preparations and Kligman’s formula, which fill critical gaps unmet by standardized products, particularly in cases like pediatric scabies or autoimmune mucosal diseases, illustrating the role of compounding in precision medicine.
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Chemistry” This review discusses the pharmacological and pharmaceutical applications of Hibiscus rosa sinensis but does not report new findings, emphasizing its use as an excipient due to its medicinal properties.
In this study, researchers assessed the stability of various formulations in the TrichoConcept™ line for customized alopecia treatment. They found that the combinations remained stable from 14 to 180 days, supporting the use of these vehicles for enhancing therapeutic outcomes in hair loss treatments.
May 2015 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” In this study, the stability properties of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) were characterized, revealing how factors like pressure and water sensitivity influence their intrinsic stability and potential degradation.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers investigated the formation of spherical crystals of minoxidil in various alcoholic solvents, discovering new types like spherulite aggregates and a unique butterfly-shaped crystal, with the spherulite aggregates showing improved powder flow properties compared to other forms.
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May 1957 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” This review clarifies what constitutes an emollient and explains that both cosmetic and pharmaceutical emollients share the same functions, reporting no new research findings.
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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.
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November 2020 in “Psoriasis : Targets and Therapy” This review discusses the complexities of managing adolescent psoriasis amidst challenges like identity formation and parent-adolescent dynamics, and proposes updated management strategies for 21st-century adolescents, but reports no new clinical results.
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December 2009 in “Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry” This study developed and validated ultraviolet spectrophotometric and reversed phase high performance liquid chromatographic methods for simultaneously estimating Tamsulosin and Finasteride in tablet form, showing statistical validation and effectiveness in pharmaceutical analysis.
March 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study identified numerous nutraceutical components in unripe fruits of three Musa species, potentially valuable for developing pharmaceuticals that promote human health.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This research outlines the potential of nanoemulgels as a superior alternative to conventional topical treatments, noting their ability to improve skin permeability, drug release, and therapeutic targeting, though challenges remain in formulation stability and consistency.
December 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This review highlights that natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil show promise in managing androgenetic alopecia, though clinical data varies, and further research is needed to confirm their efficacy and safety in comparison to conventional pharmaceuticals.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Natural Products” This study found that combining shikimic acid with Prunus mume fruit extract significantly reduces type I 5α-reductase levels in testosterone-stressed skin sebocytes, surpassing the effects of shikimic acid or standard acne treatments alone, and shows promise for stable, non-irritating acne remedies in cosmetic formulations.
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This review presents substantial evidence supporting testosterone use for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in postmenopausal women, but notes safety concerns with off-label prescribing due to lack of approved formulations.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review highlights that nanotechnology enhances the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of phytochemicals from medicinal plants, improving their therapeutic efficiency in disease models like cancer and infections. However, it indicates that further research is necessary to optimize formulations and ensure safety for clinical use.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reported new crystallographic structures and polymorphs of finasteride, including several solvates with distinct X-ray diffraction patterns and thermally characterized properties.
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January 2011 in “Analytical Letters” This study demonstrated that a flow injection method using potassium permanganate for detecting minoxidil provided accurate recoveries and agreed closely with HPLC results, showing potential for effective analysis of commercial samples.
This review highlights that Fenugreek seeds and leaves contain different bioactive compounds, with seeds showing anti-diabetic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects and leaves exhibiting strong anti-microbial properties. Both parts also provide anti-inflammatory benefits and support hair health, underscoring the potential for optimized therapeutic applications from Trigonella foenum-graecum.