March 2023 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study reports that a water-soluble microneedle patch with minoxidil-loaded microspheres showed similar or better hair regeneration effects in mice with less frequent application compared to daily topical minoxidil.
28 citations
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November 2009 in “European Journal of Neuroscience” This study found that progesterone can increase glycine release in rat brainstem neurons through its conversion to allopregnanolone, which modulates presynaptic GABA receptor activity.
47 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This article reviews various strategies, primarily developed by the Turin University Pharmaceutical Technology group, for increasing entrapment efficiency of hydrophilic molecules in nanoparticulate systems and reports no clinical results.
3 citations
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December 2023 in “Pain Medicine” This case report described how peripheral nerve stimulation provided significant pain relief and reversal of dermatological symptoms for a female patient with complex regional pain syndrome after conventional treatments failed.
34 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review details the prevalence and management of ejaculatory disorders in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia-related urinary symptoms and highlights the importance of preserving peri-montanal tissue during treatment to maintain antegrade ejaculation.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” In this study, combining transcranial electrical stimulation with bisphosphonate therapy in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis resulted in a protective effect on bone collagen synthesis, as indicated by higher P1NP levels over 12 months, compared to bisphosphonates alone.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the novel isoprenylcysteine analog SIG-1451 was shown to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokine release in various cell-based assays relevant to allergic dermatitis, acting on targets such as IL-4 and IL-6 with potential anti-inflammatory benefits.
97 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The human hair follicle can store topical compounds and be targeted for drug delivery with minimal side effects.
3 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the composition, preparation, and applications of autologous platelet and extracellular vesicle-rich plasma, highlighting its potential benefits and the need for further research, but it reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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August 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” This study found that combining pulsed dye laser with pingyangmycin improved treatment efficacy, scar repair, skin condition, and patient satisfaction in treating post-acne hyperplastic scars, compared to laser alone, without increasing adverse reactions.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” This case series reports that home use of intense pulsed light devices may effectively reduce hair burden and prevent recurrence of pilonidal disease in patients unable to regularly attend clinic sessions.
40 citations
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April 2018 in “Endocrine” This review discusses post-SSRI sexual dysfunction and post-finasteride syndrome, highlighting unknowns about their true incidence and underlying causes, and reports no new clinical results.
April 2025 in “Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the potential of spanlastics, a new type of drug delivery system, to enhance drug administration by offering better deformability and stability compared to other nanocarriers, potentially improving targeted drug delivery across various applications.
71 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Pain Research” This study suggests that controlling variables during platelet-rich plasma preparation and application may improve its reliability and effectiveness in providing long-term relief from chronic pain.
August 2026 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” This study found a significant association between prolactin levels and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), recommending precise investigation of prolactin levels in PCOS patients to identify causes of hyperprolactinemia.
22 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reports on twice-weekly 5 mg betamethasone oral pulse therapy for alopecia areata but provides no clinical results.
11 citations
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February 2013 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study found that the prevalence of hyperprolactinaemia in healthy premenopausal female blood donors is low and not affected by hormonal contraceptive use, with stress-related factors being the most common cause.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study found that electronically-operated pneumatic injections for administering a peptide-hyaluronic acid combination were well tolerated and led to significant improvement in hair density and thickness for men with androgenic alopecia over six months, though the exact mechanism remains uncertain.
May 2024 in “Dermatologic surgery” In this study involving 15 women with alopecia, subcutaneous scalp injections of platelet-rich plasma every four weeks for three sessions led to increased hair and hair follicle density at 24 weeks, with common side effects being local swelling and pain.
11 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Anatomy” This review summarizes a 15-year collaboration on the role of synaptic-like vesicles in mechanosensory nerve terminals and suggests potential therapeutic implications for conditions like hypertension and muscle spasticity.
January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Post-steroid panniculitis is now rare because doctors taper steroids more carefully.
2 citations
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November 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that minoxidil was released 50% less from creams than from lotions, with a similar release profile across different lotion formulations, suggesting a specific vehicle composition for topical use.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This research explores innovative methods to enhance drug delivery to the brain, including techniques like focal intra-arterial administration and temporary blood-brain barrier opening, aimed at improving treatment for brain disorders, the authors report.
3 citations
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Repaglinide-loaded liponiosomal hybrids improve blood sugar control and insulin release better than regular Repaglinide.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, a 49-year-old female with metastatic adrenocortical carcinoma experienced an abscopal effect following pulse electric field ablation, suggesting potential as an adjunct to systemic immunotherapy for liver tumors.
47 citations
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September 1997 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that cationic lipid-based formulations enhanced the delivery of large molecules into hair follicles in human scalp skin, with potential to reach pharmacologically active concentrations in the hair bulb.
January 2000 in “Time to knit” This article reviews the advantages of emulgel as a topical drug delivery system for hydrophobic drugs but provides no new findings.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and BioTech Industry” This review highlights recent advances in personalized transdermal drug delivery systems, noting their potential for improved treatment efficacy and safety, but identifies significant challenges in clinical translation.
April 2018 in “Radiotherapy and Oncology” Prostaglandin helps regenerate hair follicles after radiation damage.
May 2026 in “Drug Delivery” This study introduces a co-design framework using finite element analysis to optimize separable bubble microneedles, demonstrating enhanced transdermal and sublingual drug delivery in preclinical models. In vivo results showed faster hair regrowth and glucose lowering in animals, indicating potential improvements over traditional methods.