January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” Certain genes are more active during wound healing in axolotl and Acomys, which could help develop materials that improve human wound healing and regeneration.
April 2011 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” Lotion with fucoidan from brown seaweed improved skin and reduced allergy symptoms in mice with dermatitis.
July 2024 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” Nanoencapsulated antibiotics are more effective in treating hair follicle infections than free antibiotics.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.
February 2023 in “Materials today bio” The treatment effectively promotes hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia without causing skin irritation.
January 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” AA–TF#15 significantly promotes hair regrowth and could be an effective treatment for androgenic alopecia.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Bioengineered nanoparticles can effectively treat hair loss by targeting specific enzymes and receptors.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new version of minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, was made using nanotechnology. This version, called minoxidil cubosomes, works better and causes fewer skin reactions than the old version. It also penetrates and stays in the skin better, promoting hair regrowth. It's safe and could be a good alternative to current treatments.
20 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” Modified keratin binds better to hair, especially bleached hair.
3 citations,
September 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Methyl caprate greatly increases drug absorption through the skin and is better than other enhancers.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” Ethosomes are a promising way to deliver drugs through the skin.
November 2024 in “Journal of Scientific Agriculture” Silk proteins are great for cosmetics because they protect and improve skin and hair while being eco-friendly.
47 citations,
May 2021 in “Polymers” Jojoba oil is highly valued for its diverse medicinal and industrial uses.
10 citations,
May 2016 in “Polymer” New nanocarriers improve skin drug delivery with low toxicity at certain concentrations.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” Minoxidil-loaded nanoparticles effectively promote hair regrowth and are safe for use.
149 citations,
September 2017 in “Pharmaceutics” Pig skin is a good substitute for human skin to measure drug absorption, but differences in skin structure and enzymes across species must be considered.
3 citations,
January 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanostructured delivery systems could potentially improve hair loss treatment by targeting drugs to hair follicles, reducing side effects and dosage, but the best size, charge, and materials for these systems need further investigation.
Proretinal nanoparticles are a safe and effective way to deliver retinal to the skin.
35 citations,
October 2005 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Polymers increased skin permeation and stability of steroid hormones in liposomal formulations.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The study created a new type of microsphere that effectively regrows hair.
3 citations,
September 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, works better and has fewer side effects when put into tiny particles called transethosomes, especially those containing oleic acid.
181 citations,
July 2004 in “Journal of controlled release” Smaller nanoparticles improve minoxidil absorption through hair follicles.
85 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” Liposomes better deliver minoxidil for hair loss treatment than niosomes.
16 citations,
November 2019 in “Nanomedicine” Thermoresponsive nanogels show promise for delivering medicine through the skin but need more safety testing and regulatory approval before clinical use.
12 citations,
February 2019 in “Skin research and technology” White hair has less lipid content and absorbs water differently than brown hair.
2 citations,
January 2012 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” DDAIP-HCl significantly increases minoxidil absorption into the skin.
1 citations,
July 2005 in “Drugs and the pharmaceutical sciences” Targeting drugs to hair follicles can treat skin conditions, but reaching deep follicle areas is hard and needs more research.
109 citations,
March 2011 in “Journal of controlled release” New micelle solutions greatly improve skin delivery of certain antifungal drugs.
94 citations,
September 2014 in “Therapeutic Delivery” Nanoparticles can improve skin treatments by better targeting hair follicles, but more research is needed for advancement.
72 citations,
July 2003 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Frequent hair coloring and styling can damage hair and cause breakage or loss.