research Basics of Hormonal Contraception
Hormonal contraceptives are effective for teens but require careful consideration of side effects and individual health.
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research Microemulsions as Carriers for Therapeutic Molecules
Microemulsions could improve how drugs are delivered and absorbed in the body.
research Therapeutic Applications and Pharmacoeconomics of Microneedle Technology
Microneedle technology is beneficial for drug delivery and could make vaccinations cheaper and more accessible.
research Duo-Role Platelet-Rich Plasma: Temperature-Induced Fibrin Gel and Growth Factors' Reservoir for Microneedles to Promote Hair Regrowth
A new method using Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) in a microneedle can promote hair regrowth more efficiently and is painless, minimally invasive, and affordable.
research Going Below and Beyond the Surface: Microneedle Structure, Materials, Drugs, Fabrication, and Applications for Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration
Microneedles are effective for painless drug delivery and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
research Liposomal Systems as Drug Delivery Vehicles for Dermal and Transdermal Applications
Liposomal systems show promise for delivering drugs through the skin but face challenges like high costs and stability issues.
research Development of a Two-Dimensional Model for Predicting Transdermal Permeation with the Follicular Pathway: Demonstration with a Caffeine Study
Researchers developed a model that shows hair follicles increase skin absorption of caffeine by 20%.
research Physical Methods for Topical Skin Drug Delivery: Concepts and Applications
New physical methods like electrical currents, ultrasound, and microneedles show promise for improving drug delivery through the skin.
research Pharmacokinetics of a Transdermal Testosterone Cream in Healthy Postmenopausal Women
A 5 mg dose of transdermal testosterone cream effectively restores testosterone levels in postmenopausal women.
research In Silico Modelling of Transdermal Delivery of Macromolecule Drugs Assisted by a Skin Stretching Hypobaric Device
The simulation showed that hypobaric pressure improves drug delivery through the skin, but stretching alone doesn't fully explain the increase.
research The Efficacy of Dihydrotestosterone Transdermal Gel Before Primary Hypospadias Surgery: A Prospective, Controlled, Randomized Study
Dihydrotestosterone gel before hypospadias surgery led to less scarring but raised concerns about potential psychological effects and skin changes.
research Formulation and Characterization of Transethosomes for Enhanced Transdermal Delivery of Propranolol Hydrochloride
The new gel improves skin delivery of a drug, potentially reducing dose frequency and side effects.
research Transdermal Permeation of Drugs in Various Animal Species
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.
research Physicochemical Properties of pH-Sensitive Hydrogels Based on Hydroxyethyl Cellulose–Hyaluronic Acid for Transdermal Delivery Systems for Skin Lesions
The hydrogel with a 1:3 ratio of hydroxyethyl cellulose to hyaluronic acid is effective for delivering drugs through the skin to treat acne.
research The Effects of Transdermal Dihydrotestosterone in the Aging Male: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Study
Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.
research Current and Novel Methods for Assessing Efficacy of Hair Growth Promoters in Pattern Hair Loss
New methods improve how we test hair growth treatments, but challenges like slow hair changes and high costs remain.
research Microneedle Arrays Combined With Nanomedicine Approaches for Transdermal Delivery of Therapeutics
Microneedle arrays with nanotechnology show promise for painless drug delivery through the skin but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
research Skin Permeability and Transdermal Delivery Route of 50-nm Indomethacin-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles
50-nm nanoparticles are better at penetrating skin and targeting hair follicles for drug delivery than 100-nm ones.
research The Transdermal Inhibition of Melanogenesis by a Cell-Membrane-Permeable Peptide Delivery System Based on Poly-Arginine
A new skin-whitening agent using a peptide from wheat is safe and effective at reducing skin pigmentation.
research Ion Pairs of Risedronate for Transdermal Delivery and Enhanced Permeation Rate on Hairless Mouse Skin
Ion-paired risedronate significantly increases skin penetration without irritation compared to risedronate alone.
research Methods for Quantifying Intrafollicular Drug Delivery: A Critical Appraisal
The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
research Transdermal Finasteride Delivery via Powder-Carrying Microneedles with a Diffusion Enhancer to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia
Microneedles with enhancer effectively promote hair growth and increase hair density.
research Controversies Regarding Transdermal Androgen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.
research Transdermal Film-Loaded Finasteride Microplates to Enhance Drug Skin Permeation: Two-Step Optimization Study
Optimized film improves finasteride skin absorption and treatment efficiency.
research Omega 3 Fatty Acid-Enriched Nanoemulsion of Thiocolchicoside for Transdermal Delivery: Formulation, Characterization, and Absorption Studies
The new formulation improved the skin absorption of the drug Thiocolchicoside.
research Transdermal Composite Microneedle Composed of Mesoporous Iron Oxide Nanoraspberry and PVA for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment
Microneedle made of iron oxide and PVA helps hair regrowth in alopecia treatment.
research Transdermal Delivery of Minoxidil Using HA-PLGA Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Alopecia
Minoxidil in HA-PLGA nanoparticles effectively treats alopecia through skin delivery.
research Derma Rollers in Therapy: The Transition from Cosmetics to Transdermal Drug Delivery
Derma rollers show promise for skin improvement and drug delivery, but more research is needed on their safety and effectiveness.
research Apocrine Sweat Gland Obstruction by Antiperspirants Allowing Transdermal Absorption of Cutaneous Generated Hormones and Pheromones as a Link to the Observed Incidence Rates of Breast and Prostate Cancer in the 20th Century
The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
research Iontophoretic Transdermal Delivery of Finasteride in Vesicular Invasomal Carriers
Finasteride delivery through skin improved using invasomes and iontophoresis.