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November 2009 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Transcutol P best increases Finasteride absorption for hair loss treatment.
21 citations,
January 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Salvia plebeia extract can stimulate hair growth.
20 citations,
June 2014 in “Pharmaceutical research” Using both hyaluronic acid compounds together improves skin hydration and reduces wrinkles better than using one alone.
18 citations,
January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Citrullus colocynthis extract is effective for hair growth, comparable to minoxidil.
17 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” The document concludes that low-dose oral contraceptives and hormonal therapies can manage perimenopause symptoms and reduce some health risks, but lifestyle changes and disease screening are also important.
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January 2019 in “Pharmaceutical biology” Lespedeza cuneata extract may help treat enlarged prostate.
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January 2015 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may be a better treatment for hair loss than Minoxidil.
15 citations,
September 2013 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Jujube fruit extract may reduce kidney damage from ibuprofen in rats.
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March 2013 in “Pharmaceutical nanotechnology” Finasteride delivery through skin improved using invasomes and iontophoresis.
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August 2017 in “Pharmaceutical medicine” Most doctors know the thrombosis risk with Cyproterone/Ethinylestradiol, but some lack details on less common risks and patient instructions; educational materials are underused but useful.
8 citations,
June 2019 in “Pharmaceutical research” Applying heat with certain chemicals can greatly improve how well isotretinoin gets into the skin through hair follicles.
7 citations,
January 2019 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Eclipta prostrata helps hair growth and maintains the growth phase by affecting certain growth factors.
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May 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Research” Heat and chemicals improve finasteride delivery to scalp and hair follicles, potentially enhancing treatment for hair loss.
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August 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Propylene glycol and ethanol increase finasteride skin absorption, sodium lauryl sulfate doesn't.
4 citations,
June 2017 in “Pharmaceutical and Biological Evaluations” New methods for treating hair loss are being developed.
4 citations,
May 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” The study investigated the effects of topically applied glycyrrhizic acid, derived from sweet licorice, on hair removal in Wistar rats. A solution containing 15% glycyrrhizic acid was applied twice daily, resulting in 20-30% hair removal after 3 days and 90-95% after 6-12 days. Long-term treatment over 9 months showed no inflammation and reduced hair regrowth by about 20%. Scanning electron microscopy indicated a smoothed hair cuticle, aiding hair shaft detachment. The findings suggested glycyrrhizic acid as a potential treatment for hypertrichosis in humans.
4 citations,
March 2002 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” The conclusion is that pharmacists are important in helping women choose the right skin care treatments.
3 citations,
October 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” The study found a way to improve a skin-applied minoxidil formula using a specific design method.
2 citations,
April 2019 in “Pharmaceutical sciences and research” The lotion with menthol promotes more hair growth than the one without menthol.
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November 2022 in “Pharmaceutical research” The simulation showed that hypobaric pressure improves drug delivery through the skin, but stretching alone doesn't fully explain the increase.
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May 2016 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Aspergillus niger culture creates two finasteride derivatives with enzyme-inhibiting effects.
July 2024 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Microsponges with rosemary oil significantly improve hair growth compared to regular rosemary oil and minoxidil.
February 2024 in “Pharmaceutical research” Hair follicles affect how well small molecules can pass through the skin, and this varies depending on the molecule's features.
January 2024 in “Pharmaceutical medicine” Most European physicians know the risks and safe use of Cyproterone acetate, but few remember receiving official safety communications.
January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” Liposomes with butterfly pea extract and clove oil are stable and effective according to users.
January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” The extract from Clitoria ternatea flowers helps human skin cells grow and promotes hair growth in mice.
November 2021 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences” New compounds were made and tested, with compound 6 showing potential for treating prostate-related diseases.
June 2021 in “Pharmaceutical sciences” Flutamide emulgel with 1% Transcutol P absorbs better through the skin than other mixtures.
April 2018 in “Pharmaceutical and biological evaluations” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes like exercise and weight control.
August 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Medicine” The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.