December 2024 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” In this study, researchers discovered a compound called C6 that exhibits excellent skin retention and androgen receptor degradation properties, significantly promoting hair regeneration in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia following non-invasive topical application, suggesting potential for broader use of PROTACs in treating skin diseases.
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January 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found significant hair regrowth in male pattern baldness using 2% and 3% topical minoxidil solutions compared to placebo over a 4-month period.
This study found that iontophoresis significantly increased folicular delivery of minoxidil sulfate and sustained release when combined with chitosan microparticles, suggesting potential to reduce application frequency for treating androgenic alopecia.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” In this study, two methotrexate-loaded liquid crystal formulations for topical application showed immunomodulatory effects and induced skin changes in mice with imiquimod-induced psoriasis.
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December 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review examines the JAK/STAT signaling pathway's significance in inflammatory skin diseases and evaluates the efficacy and safety of oral and topical JAK inhibitors for treating vitiligo and alopecia areata. Results are not reported in this study.
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that ultraviolet radiation negatively affects hair follicle functions in human scalp skin, and caffeine application may provide some protective effects against this damage.
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December 2015 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” This study found that experimentally induced hypothyroidism in rats is associated with impaired skin structure, but topical application of triiodothyronine (T3) improved these changes to resemble normal skin.
December 2022 in “Small methods” This study developed dissolving microneedles incorporating a new AR degrader for treating androgenetic alopecia, showing that a single application leads to superior hair regeneration compared to daily minoxidil, without systemic toxicity or androgen-related issues.
April 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that new folate salts in aqueous and lipophilic solutions can penetrate skin and enhance wound healing in vitro by converting metabolically, suggesting their potential for topical application.
February 2026 in “Journal of Sylva Indonesiana” This study found that the heartwood extract of Avicennia marina demonstrated strong antioxidant activity, with an IC50 value of 61.50 µg/mL, suggesting potential for development into supplements or topical applications targeting degenerative diseases related to oxidative stress.
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July 1980 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that applying polyamines to the skin of hairless mice stimulates thymidine incorporation, suggesting polyamines may play a role in DNA synthesis control in the epidermis.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that topical application of FK506 stimulated hair growth in animals, which may occur independently of its immunosuppressive effects, though its effect on human hair growth remains unclear.
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March 2017 in “Nanotoxicology” This study found that topical application of nano-Zinc oxide in newborn mice led to the accumulation of nanoparticles within hair follicles, inducing apoptosis of hair follicle stem cells and potentially disrupting skin homeostasis.
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December 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that topical application of niacin derivatives significantly increased hair fullness in women with female pattern hair loss compared to a placebo after six months.
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April 1998 in “MIT Press eBooks” This study found that topical application of N,N-dimethylglycine sodium salt increased dermal blood flow and velocity in human subjects, likely through its effects on endothelial cells and NO-dependent vasodilation.
The researchers reported that a 4-aminopyridine-loaded gel promoted wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in burn models, suggesting it might be a promising alternative to existing burn treatments.
This study found that topical application of Cornus officinalis fermented with Lactobacillus rhamnosus increased hair regrowth in mice more than the positive control (minoxidil) did.
January 2023 in “IGI Global eBooks” This review covers the diverse applications of Cannabis sativa in areas like cancer treatment, skin care, and alopecia, but reports no new clinical results; continued research faces challenges due to legal variability.
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June 2005 in “Endocrinology” This study found that applying supraphysiologic doses of topical T3 significantly accelerated wound healing in mice compared to a control vehicle, suggesting its potential as a cost-effective wound treatment.
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April 2018 in “Cosmetics” This study found that a topical gel formulation containing rice water demonstrated in vitro antioxidant activity and elastase inhibition, suggesting its potential as an anti-aging skincare ingredient.
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September 2012 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study found that prolonged topical application of minoxidil significantly increased skin flap survival in rats by promoting angiogenesis compared to shorter application or a saline control.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the use of lipid nanoparticles for topical and transdermal delivery of pharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals and reports no new clinical results.
July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study on rats found that topical application of bacterial melanin significantly stimulates hair growth by prolonging the anagen phase and enhancing vasodilation in the treated skin areas compared to controls, suggesting its potential as a cost-effective hair growth treatment.
August 2020 in “Revista de chimie” This article discusses the potential therapeutic applications of topical nitroglycerin formulations in various medical conditions, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This review discusses the various dermatological applications of zinc, including its use in treating infections, inflammatory dermatoses, pigmentary disorders, and neoplasias, and reports no new clinical findings.
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October 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that cyclophosphamide induced significant keratinocyte apoptosis in anagen hair follicles of mice, while topical calcitriol-analogs reduced this apoptosis, suggesting a protective effect against chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” This review explores research on nanoformulations for enhancing the topical delivery of herbal medicines, noting potential benefits like improved bioavailability and sustained delivery, and emphasizes the need for safety and toxicity guidelines in developing these novel drug delivery systems.
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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.
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September 2022 in “Bioscientia medicina” This literature review highlights the effectiveness of topical vitamin D (e.g., calcipotriol, calcitriol) in treating vitiligo, emphasizing its role in melanogenesis and as an immunomodulator, either alone or combined with topical corticosteroids, offering minimal side effects.
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September 2022 in “Anatomía Digital” In this study, topical application of Neem oil on cats with dermatophytosis significantly improved the appearance of skin and fur, with the best results occurring after 15 to 20 consecutive days of treatment.