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March 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Science and Engineering” This review highlights that nanoemulsions, especially those with droplet sizes under 200 nm, show promise in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics by improving drug stability, bioavailability, and reducing side effects, with potential applications in CNS diseases, cancer treatments, and skincare products.
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June 2026 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This review examines the potential of nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems to enhance melatonin's therapeutic effectiveness by overcoming its biopharmaceutical limitations, summarizing recent preclinical advancements and addressing clinical translation challenges for treating various diseases.
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November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study developed a novel antidandruff shampoo with ketoconazole-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles that showed enhanced antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur compared to standard ketoconazole treatments, suggesting it could be a more effective alternative for dandruff management.
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that finasteride-loaded microemulsions using poloxamer 124 significantly enhanced skin penetration of the drug compared to a standard solution, primarily through targeting hair follicles via the transfollicular pathway, with intercluster, intercellular, and transcellular pathways contributing less.
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October 2015 in “The Pharma Innovation Journal” This study found that the optimal method to introduce Saw Palmetto extract into emulsion bases for androgenic alopecia treatment involves mixing it with 48% ethanol at the end of the formulation process.
July 2026 in “Drug Delivery Letters” This review discusses the potential of nanostructured lipid carriers to improve herbal treatments for alopecia and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further clinical trials and safety data.
June 2026 in “Health Nanotechnology” This narrative review suggests that nanoformulated phytochemicals hold promise for managing polycystic ovarian syndrome, but their efficacy and safety compared to standard treatments require further validation through clinical studies.
April 2026 in “Biomolecules” This study reported that discarded squid ink was used to develop a high-performance, environmentally friendly hair dye that offers a stable deep black color, UV protection, and preserves hair structure, while showing excellent biosafety in lab tests.
February 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Chitosan-coated nanocapsules improve minoxidil delivery for better hair regrowth.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel improves hair growth treatment by enhancing drug delivery and promoting follicle repair.
December 2025 in “Applied Sciences” This study examined argan oil inclusion complexes with β-CD, finding that these complexes improve the antibacterial efficacy, uniformity, and mechanical performance of hair treatment formulations while enhancing the durability of bleached hair, suggesting their potential as stable and effective cosmetic ingredients.
October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study reported that phytosome formulations of citrus flavonoids naringenin and naringin showed significantly increased oral bioavailability and plasma drug concentration in rabbits, suggesting that phytosome technology effectively addresses the pharmacokinetic limitations of these compounds.
October 2025 in “Chinese Chemical Letters” Using a special solvent can make Cacumen Platycladi essential oil more effective for treating hair loss.
October 2025 in “Transplantation” This study developed dutasteride-loaded microneedle systems using a specific polymer to enhance transdermal delivery, demonstrating efficient drug release and increased accumulation in hair follicles, thus supporting their potential for treating androgenic alopecia.
July 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” This study suggests that curcumin-loaded nanoparticles, which activate autophagy and reduce oxidative stress, showed promise in promoting hair growth in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model.
January 2025 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” Transethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin and show promise for treating various conditions.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Newgen Research in Pharmacy & Healthcare” In this study, Eclipta alba phytosomes were developed to enhance the bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of its bioactive compounds, showing improved in vitro antioxidant activity and significant in vivo anticancer effects compared to the free extract.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that valproic acid-loaded microemulsion formulations enhanced skin penetration pathways in guinea pigs compared to an aqueous solution, with composition elements like oil content and surfactant ratios significantly affecting drug delivery performance.
This critical review highlights the anti-carcinogenic properties of luteolin, a plant flavonoid, and examines how encapsulating luteolin in nanoformulations may overcome its bioavailability challenges, potentially enhancing its effectiveness as a safer cancer treatment according to this source.
October 2024 in “Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology amp Research” This study found that nanoparticulate trigonelline formulations significantly improved hair length and density in rats with induced alopecia compared to controls and commercial hair oil, though it was not more effective than minoxidil after 30 days.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study reported that newly developed minoxidil Pickering emulsion gels, designed using cellulose stabilizers, showed promising results for promoting hair regrowth and targeting hair follicles by enhancing the delivery and stabilization properties of the formulation in a hair loss treatment context.
July 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” A new microneedle system with minoxidil nanoparticles effectively promotes hair regrowth with fewer side effects.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review examined the diverse therapeutic potentials of cannabinoids, highlighting their applications in pain, neurological, and cancer treatments, and emphasized the benefits of biodegradable polymers in improving drug delivery; however, further clinical trials are needed to fully explore these potentials.
April 2024 in “Journal of biomedical and pharmaceutical research” This study highlights the promise of nanoparticles in cancer treatment, addressing limitations of conventional chemotherapy such as drug resistance and toxicity, by using nanocarriers like gold nanoparticles and dendrimers to improve drug delivery.
March 2024 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that minoxidil nanoparticles significantly increased hair growth in mice compared to commercial minoxidil and rosemary extract, demonstrating improved delivery and follicular uptake.
February 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and nanotechnology” In this article, researchers explored the potential of lipidic nanocarriers to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of finasteride in a topical gel form for androgenic alopecia, aiming to improve treatment options and reduce systemic adverse effects.
January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that Silibinin-loaded polymeric micelles significantly protected human hair from UV-B induced structural and chemical damage by preventing increases in roughness and reducing protein loss.
December 2023 in “Materials Today Sustainability” Scientists made glow-in-the-dark dots from human hair that can detect iron, prevent counterfeiting, and reveal fingerprints.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study concluded that the optimized caffeine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers improved hair growth by enhancing permeation through skin layers more effectively than an existing market formula.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study optimized caffeine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for alopecia treatment, achieving enhanced skin permeation and promoting hair growth compared to a marketed formula, as shown through physiochemical evaluations and histological examination.