April 2026 in “JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” In this study, the researchers successfully developed a Spanlastic gel containing EGCG for transdermal application, significantly increasing EGCG skin permeability with optimal entrapment efficiency, zeta potential, and vesicle size.
December 2025 in “Journal of Drug Discovery and Therapeutics” This review discusses spanlastics, advanced elastic vesicles used in drug delivery to enhance bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs, offering improved stability and targeted delivery compared to traditional systems like liposomes and nanoparticles, thus reducing side effects and enhancing therapeutic outcomes.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study aimed to develop a new transdermal patch for treating androgenetic alopecia using finasteride, combined with chemical permeation enhancers to improve drug delivery through the skin, but results of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics evaluations are not reported.
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October 2009 in “Clinical Therapeutics” This study found that the orally disintegrating tablet and standard tablet formulations of finasteride met bioequivalence criteria in fasting healthy adult male Han Chinese volunteers, although there was a significant difference in time to maximum concentration.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Ophthalmology” This study found that switching patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension from benzalkonium chloride-latanoprost to preservative-free latanoprost maintained intraocular pressure control and improved tolerability, potentially enhancing treatment adherence and quality of life.
44 citations
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February 2009 in “Pain” This study found that progesterone can inhibit spinal reflex potentiation in ovariectomized rats through GABA(A) receptor activity, mediated by neurosteroid metabolism rather than direct progesterone receptor action.
January 2017 in “Rasayan journal of Chemistry” This paper describes a new scalable synthesis method for Dutasteride, highlighting its potential for large-scale commercial production.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that adapalene-loaded microemulsions significantly enhanced the drug's penetration through guinea pig skin compared to an aqueous suspension, with factors like surfactant ratios and the water-oil phase balance affecting the transfollicular drug delivery efficiency.
July 2021 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study described the development and evaluation of a finasteride nanogel for treating androgenetic alopecia, reporting higher cumulative drug release and enhanced spreadability compared to a plain gel, suggesting potential as a treatment option.
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January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Invasomes effectively deliver drugs through the skin and have potential for improved treatments.
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February 2003 in “Farmaco” Method quickly measures finasteride concentration in capsules.
This research focused on formulating finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil with cyclodextrins to enhance their solubility and skin penetration for topical use, potentially reducing scalp irritation from current alcohol-based preparations.
September 2024 in “Makassar Natural Product Journal (MNPJ)” This study reviews previous research on the development of pharmaceutical formulations using Carthamus tinctorius L., a traditional medicinal plant with antioxidant and immunostimulant properties, identifying the creation of various forms such as syrups, emulsions, granules, and nanoparticles.
December 2012 in “Shodhganga”
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November 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This report describes the use of compounded topical preparations to treat two severe psoriasis patients and calls for further studies on their regulation, protocol, and stability evaluation.
January 2025 in “The Pharma Innovation” This review discusses how nanospanlastics, a type of ultra deformable vesicular nanocarrier, could enhance glaucoma management by improving the delivery and effectiveness of intraocular pressure-lowering agents, tackling adherence challenges, and advancing targeted therapies, according to the authors.
25 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Lipids” This review reports that cubosomes, used as drug nanocarriers in topical treatments, offer potential benefits for managing skin and eye diseases by improving bioadhesion, retention, and sustained release compared to conventional formulations, but also face manufacturing and biological challenges for effective clinical outcomes.
21 citations
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review examines the role of thiopurines in managing inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for more studies on thiopurine withdrawal scenarios.
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April 2008 in “Steroids” This study found that pregnane derivatives with higher lipophilicity, like compound 9d, had stronger androgen receptor binding and greater antiandrogenic effects in rats, correlating relative binding affinity with log P values.
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May 2023 in “Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science” April 2025 in “Digital Commons - East Tennessee State University (East Tennessee State University)” In a mice model of atopic dermatitis, this study reported that a formulated cromolyn sodium oleate gel significantly reduced scab size and provided better healing than dexamethasone, with fewer adverse effects.
January 1988 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that ointments containing indomethacin and its calcium salt showed potent anti-inflammatory effects on rat paw edema and arthritis with minimal skin irritation, suggesting potential for clinical use.
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January 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, a low concentration zinc sulphate solution was investigated for managing recurrent herpes simplex infections, but no new clinical results were reported.
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November 2016 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This study found that the nanostructured lipid carrier formulation with a 70:30 solid to liquid lipid ratio significantly increased the dissolution rate, entrapment efficiency, and stability of spironolactone compared to its raw form.
October 2025 in “Actualización en Medicina de Familia” This review discusses several new pharmacological products, including those for cardiovascular prevention and overactive bladder, but notes challenges in defining their therapeutic roles and provides safety updates on existing medications; it reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Figshare” This study suggests that a turpentine ointment may be an effective and safe treatment for acute folliculitis, as it showed improvements over placebo in lesion evolution, responder rate, and patient assessments.
December 2023 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that combining lecithin reverse wormlike micelles with isopropyl myristate enhanced the skin permeability of a model hydrophilic drug, facilitated by interactions with sebum in hair follicles.
September 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” In this study, researchers developed injectable micropore-forming hydrogels that enhance tissue adhesion strength and promote wound healing by allowing better cell infiltration and inducing hair follicle regeneration in skin incision wound models.