This study focused on developing a nanoemulsion-based gel for delivering minoxidil, aiming to enhance its contact time with the scalp and potentially improve skin absorption compared to conventional topical solutions.
40 citations
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October 2017 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found that illness perception, as measured by the Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire, was significantly associated with health-related quality of life in patients with primary cutaneous T- and B-cell lymphomas.
39 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study in identical twin males with androgenetic alopecia found that dutasteride significantly improved hair growth compared to placebo over one year.
28 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study found that Greek adult women with scarring alopecia experience more significant psychological burden and quality of life impairment compared to those with non-scarring alopecia.
22 citations
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June 2024 in “Cell” Understanding tissue self-organization can improve treatments for diseases and advance regenerative medicine.
16 citations
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February 2017 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study established and validated a visual scale to assess hair shedding in women with thick hair, finding it effective in distinguishing greater hair loss among women with female pattern hair loss compared to those without.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that women with severe hair loss from childhood irradiation for tinea capitis were at a higher risk of developing psychosocial symptoms, including depression, compared to men.
October 2025 in “JPRAS Open” Many are open to telemedicine for hair loss if combined with in-person visits and better technology.
January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study observed that although most patients recognize SMP as a medical procedure requiring physician oversight, many still receive treatment outside medical settings, underscoring the need for expanded access to physician-led services, enhanced public education, and strengthened regulatory enforcement for patient safety.
December 2023 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” This study found that individual lifestyle factors, such as aesthetic, personality, and social orientations, positively influence appearance interest and beauty management behavior.
April 2025 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This source does not report study results but describes the mission and peer review process of the Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, emphasizing its focus on genetic, biomedical, and remedial research with technical knowledge integration.
December 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Media coverage increased public interest in oral minoxidil for hair loss but may also spread misinformation.
73 citations
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February 2023 in “Polymers” This review discusses the unique properties, design, and fabrication of peptide hydrogels for biomedical applications, focusing on advances in drug delivery, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine; it reports no new clinical results.
56 citations
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January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” This study found that finasteride-loaded liposomal formulations achieved significantly higher skin permeation and deposition compared to conventional gels and solutions, suggesting potential for effective topical application.
24 citations
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May 2013 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This pilot study found that a multimodal minoxidil microemulsion with diclofenac and tea tree oil was more effective and safer than minoxidil alone for treating androgenic alopecia over 32 weeks.
19 citations
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September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This study investigated a new formula called SV-loaded nanospanlastics for topical application to treat androgenic alopecia. It showed similar effectiveness to minoxidil lotion but with fewer adverse effects when used to enhance dermal delivery and efficacy of sodium valproate.
15 citations
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November 2019 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study investigated a liposomal hydrogel system for delivering minoxidil and tretinoin to treat androgenic alopecia, finding that the system enhanced skin permeation of minoxidil while retaining tretinoin on the skin and was non-irritating in animal tests, suggesting its potential effectiveness.
13 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that a transdermal delivery system using 3% azone and P407 gel may enhance the skin permeation of doxazosin and finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
5 citations
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that cubosomes combined with dissolving microneedles enhanced transdermal penetration and hair growth efficacy of beta-sitosterol for treating alopecia.
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.
3 citations
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October 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” This study found that an optimized microemulsion for minoxidil with high solubility, permeation flux, and skin deposition can be achieved with specific low and high levels of certain surfactants and co-solvents.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review study found that vesicular carriers like liposomes, niosomes, invasomes, and transferosomes can enhance drug penetration through follicles, benefiting treatments for alopecia, acne, and infections, as well as potentially facilitating systemic delivery of antihypertensive drugs and insulin.
June 2023 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This research highlights the potential of emulgel as an advanced topical drug delivery system, offering improved efficacy for hydrophobic medications in treating dermatological conditions and a range of ailments with its dual release control mechanism of gel and emulsion.
November 2021 in “International journal of life science and pharma research” This study reported that a solid lipid nanoparticle-based gel formulation, specifically optimized for psoriasis, improved drug loading capacity and release properties using high-pressure homogenization, suggesting its potential efficacy as a topical treatment.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This study found that hair mass index can effectively link hair productivity with clinical scalp coverage perception, suggesting its potential usefulness in diagnosing hair loss patterns and responses to treatment.
November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This study reported that women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are more likely to experience depression and have a poorer body image perception compared to healthy controls.
13 citations
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August 2022 in “Nanomaterials” This study reported that a novel trilayer electrospinning wound dressing can improve the wound microenvironment and accelerate repair in abdominal wall defects by facilitating directional biofluid transport and reducing inflammation.
6 citations
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March 2024 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” This study found that a nano-cubosome formulation co-loaded with capsaicin and thiocolchicoside enhanced bioavailability and showed promising analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in rats, potentially benefiting gout management through improved transdermal delivery.
6 citations
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In a murine burn wound model, this study found that an enhanced fractal self-pumping dressing significantly reduced wound area and tissue edema by efficiently draining excess exudates.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining scalp photos with hair density and caliber measurements gives a more accurate assessment of hair loss.