December 2024 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International” This study found that a topical gel formulation containing Dutasteride-loaded niosomes was stable for 90 days and facilitated improved drug release, suggesting potential for enhanced bioavailability in topical applications.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” This study found that a lipid nanoemulsion-based gel of finasteride for topical use improved hair growth and was effective against alopecia, with slow skin permeation and increased efficacy compared to a testosterone-treated group.
24 citations
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July 2018 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study found that nano-transferosomal gel formulations of finasteride improved its delivery across skin layers, potentially reducing major side effects associated with oral administration for treating male pattern baldness.
June 2026 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” This study reported that patients with mild to detectable androgenetic alopecia showed subjective improvement and a favorable safety profile after receiving a polynucleotide-based intradermal gel, with only one case of mild injection-site erythema noted among 60 participants over three months.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This paper discusses ethosomal drug delivery systems, highlighting their improved ability to enhance skin penetration and increase therapeutic effectiveness in treatments like acyclovir for herpes labialis and minoxidil for androgenic alopecia compared to standard formulations.
February 2024 in “Current Bioactive Compounds” This study explored a novel finasteride-loaded nanoparticle gel for treating alopecia areata, finding that it significantly increased hair follicle number and size without causing skin irritation, presenting an effective alternative to traditional minoxidil treatments.
August 2023 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research” This study highlights the potential of nanoemulgel, a nano-lipoidal gel formulation, as an effective method for delivering topical drugs, especially for BCS class II/IV pharmaceuticals, and emphasizes the need for thorough toxicological evaluations due to changes in delivery methods.
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.
March 2018 in “International Pharmacy Acta” This study concluded that niosomes could effectively serve as stable carriers for topical aminexil delivery, showing promising stability and a slow, biphasic release profile in laboratory settings.
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September 2018 in “Current Drug Delivery” This study found that a finasteride topical gel formulation using propylene glycol and Tween® 80 showed significantly enhanced permeation compared to a control formulation without these enhancers.
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July 2016 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” This study found that a novel hydrogel scaffold, cGEL, significantly increased melanin production and melanotic gene expression in human melanocytes compared to other graft materials, suggesting its potential as a superior carrier for skin grafting.
47 citations
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July 2014 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study concluded that polymeric nanoparticles effectively targeted hair follicles for drug delivery, but the organogel formulation did not enhance their penetration into the hair shaft.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that ethosomal formulations, such as ethosomal acyclovir and minoxidil, improved therapeutic effectiveness by enhancing skin permeation, leading to faster healing of herpes labialis lesions and increased skin absorption compared to standard formulations.
2 citations
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January 2014 This study reported that ultrafine gelatin nanoparticles produced by a modified desolvation technique offer advantages for dermal drug delivery, including smaller particle size, higher drug loading, and faster release compared to traditional gelatin nanoparticles.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers formulated a topical gel containing β-sitosterol for alopecia treatment and found it demonstrated good 5 alpha reductase inhibitory activity in vitro, comparable to a commercial product, indicating its potential for further antiandrogenic activity investigation.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that newly developed nanogels for transdermal delivery of finasteride were stable, showed excellent drug permeation through the skin, and ensured biocompatibility without causing irritation or toxicity.
September 2020 in “Eureka: Health Sciences” In this study, the researchers developed an optimal emulgel formulation for treating androgenic alopecia, determining that a base with 0.3% Carbomer Ultraz 10, 0.1% potassium sorbate, and 0.2% triethanolamine offered the best properties for drug release, application compliance, safety, and stability.
1 citations
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January 2014 In this study, the researchers developed and evaluated a Minoxidil emulgel formulation, finding that it had a higher drug release rate compared to Minoxidil gels.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Innovations in Applied Pharmaceutical Science (JIAPS)” In this study, researchers developed a neem oil-based emulgel showcasing anti-dandruff properties with controlled dual release, observing formulation F5 providing a 65.27% release after 8 hours and the highest antifungal inhibition against Candida albicans.
October 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study demonstrated that polynucleotide gel injections effectively reduced hair shedding and increased hair thickness in both men and women with androgenetic alopecia, while maintaining a high safety profile and patient satisfaction.
13 citations
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that an intranasal gel containing risperidone-loaded glycethosomes significantly enhanced drug bioavailability and improved neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects in schizophrenia-induced rats compared to oral therapies, suggesting a promising alternative for schizophrenic patients who struggle with adhering to oral medication.
13 citations
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January 2019 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” This study found that incorporating a block copolymer significantly alters the size and morphology of niosome drug delivery systems made of non-ionic surfactants and cholesterol, affecting their stability.
20 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of advanced Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study investigated the use of methylene blue in a niosomal hydrogel for photodynamic treatment of acne and found that it led to significant improvement in inflammation compared to IPL treatment.
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August 2017 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” The 1% ethyl acetate fraction ethosomal gel from Nothopanax scutellarium leaves promotes hair growth but can mildly irritate the skin.
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June 2006 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This research found that liquid-state liposomes and niosomes may enhance finasteride delivery to pilosebaceous units in hamsters more effectively than gel-state vesicles or hydroalcoholic solution.
16 citations
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March 2023 in “Gels” This study found that paeonol-loaded liposomal gels demonstrated antioxidant effects and relieved inflammation in AD-like mice, suggesting potential benefits for treating atopic dermatitis.
14 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that cholesterol- and phospholipid-free multilamellar niosomes improved skin deposition and targeted deeper hair follicles better than hydrophobic PLGA nanoparticles for transdermal drug delivery.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” This study describes the development of a minoxidil gel using the copolymer Sepineo P 600, showing improved spreadability, occlusivity, adhesiveness, and stability compared to minoxidil lotion, without causing skin corrosion, making it a potentially more effective treatment form for alopecia areata.
March 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This review discusses recent advancements in the development and use of polymer-based nanohydrogels for topical drug delivery, noting their potential to enhance drug loading, release control, and skin penetration for treating dermatological conditions.
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January 2020 in “Micro and Nanosystems” This study found that transethosomal gel loaded with propranolol hydrochloride prolonged drug release and increased peak plasma concentration compared to an oral tablet, suggesting a promising alternative for delivery.