February 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Many popular skincare products claim to prevent aging but lack strong evidence to prove their effectiveness and safety.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Biopolymers are increasingly used in cosmetics for their non-toxicity and skin benefits, with future biotech advancements likely to expand their applications.
June 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
February 2023 in “Lasers in Medical Science” 2 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” JetPeel-assisted minoxidil improves hair density and thickness more than minoxidil alone.
24 citations,
November 2009 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Transcutol P best increases Finasteride absorption for hair loss treatment.
18 citations,
March 2014 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” New gel formulas without ethanol and propylene glycol, containing a minoxidil-methyl-β-cyclodextrin complex, have been created for treating hair loss.
May 2024 in “Journal of medicinal food” Jojoba oil has many uses beyond skincare, including health benefits and pharmaceutical applications.
378 citations,
November 2011 in “Human reproduction update” Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.
January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The optimized microemulsion with finasteride and cinnamon oil can effectively deliver the drug through the skin without using ethanol.
May 2024 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” The three-layer microneedle system effectively delivers minoxidil into the skin, showing potential as a safe and efficient treatment for hair loss.
The new microneedle system safely delivers finasteride through the skin to treat hair loss.
Labrasol® in phospholipid vesicles improves minoxidil delivery to the skin, potentially aiding hair growth treatments.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Topical Valproic acid and 5% Minoxidil both significantly increase hair count in Female Pattern Hair Loss, with similar side effects.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Case Reports and Images” The hair growth solution reduced hair loss and increased hair thickness in a small group of patients.
June 2024 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Using photoacoustic waves to deliver minoxidil improves hair growth effectively and safely.
5 citations,
June 2004 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.
6 citations,
June 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Honokiol from Magnolia plants may be beneficial for treating various skin conditions and promoting hair growth.
72 citations,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid from licorice root is good for skin and hair treatments but has absorption challenges.
December 2022 in “Small methods” A new hair loss treatment using dissolving microneedles was found to speed up hair growth and was more effective than daily use of common hair growth drugs.
31 citations,
September 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.
15 citations,
November 2002 in “Cardiology in Review” Cardiovascular drugs can cause various skin problems, so recognizing these reactions is important.
52 citations,
October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Some medications can cause acne, and stopping these drugs is the main treatment.
64 citations,
August 1999 in “The American journal of medicine” The transscrotal testosterone patch normalizes hormone levels in men with AIDS and weight loss but does not improve weight, body mass, or quality of life.
38 citations,
February 2005 in “The journal of sexual medicine” The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.
3 citations,
September 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Methyl caprate greatly increases drug absorption through the skin and is better than other enhancers.
159 citations,
July 2014 in “Molecular pharmaceutics” New micelle nanocarriers deliver Tacrolimus more effectively to skin layers for psoriasis treatment than the current Protopic ointment.
19 citations,
May 2016 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” FGF-2&D/P nanoparticles can help treat hair loss.
5 citations,
January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Minoxidil base is preferred for hair loss treatment, but minoxidil sulfate may be an alternative for unresponsive patients.