11 citations
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January 2006 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” In this study, adding TPGS to a minoxidil formulation improved local retention and reduced systemic absorption in certain solvent mixes, particularly with a balance of alcohol and PEG 400.
1 citations
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April 2015 in “Drug research” This study concluded that two different pharmaceutical formulations of finasteride were bioequivalent in terms of rate and extent of absorption based on pharmacokinetic evaluations in a randomized crossover study with 38 volunteers.
July 2024 in “ADMET & DMPK” This review discusses the potential for surface-modified nanostructured lipid carriers to enhance hair regrowth by improving drug absorption and stability, focusing on their use with agents like minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment.
23 citations
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June 2017 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study found that the dimethyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion system significantly improved the solubility and bioavailability of finasteride compared to the drug alone, enhancing its absorption rate.
March 2025 in “Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)” This study developed a biodegradable gelatin and chitosan hemostatic sponge, enhanced with pomegranate peel extract, for dental applications, highlighting its effective antibacterial properties, improved blood absorption, and reduced clotting time, suggesting potential for use in clinical dental and wound care procedures.
This study focused on developing a nanoemulsion-based gel for delivering minoxidil, aiming to enhance its contact time with the scalp and potentially improve skin absorption compared to conventional topical solutions.
February 2024 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study demonstrated that using a mass spectrometry imaging technique, researchers were able to visualize the incorporation of argan, avocado, and coconut oils into hair fibers, suggesting their potential in cosmetic and alopecia treatments by confirming oil absorption and fiber modification.
13 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology” This study found that UV radiation exposure increased protein elution and altered protein characteristics in hair fibers, suggesting environmental factors impact hair shaft proteins.
101 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that UV exposure in human skin induces IL-10 production by macrophages, while Langerhans cells are depleted and their IL-12 production is downregulated.
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July 2021 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that rubbing significantly increased skin permeation of caffeine but not rhododendrol, with the direction of rubbing playing a crucial role in caffeine's enhancement.
June 2024 in “Majallah-i dānishgāh-i ̒ulum-i pizishkī-i Kirmān.” This study evaluated enhancers to improve skin absorption of topical cetirizine for androgenic alopecia treatment and found eucalyptus and Tween 80 most effective, while propylene glycol had the weakest effect.
February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study established an animal model using UV-irradiated C57BL/6 mice to assess hair luster, reporting that UV exposure alters keratin-associated protein gene expression, and suggested potential for developing effective hair care products by evaluating treatments like oral minoxidil.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Cells” This review highlights exosomes as a promising treatment for skin damage from UV light, infrared radiation, burns, and disorders due to their anti-inflammatory properties, ability to induce macrophage polarization, and acceleration of skin repair and regeneration.
105 citations
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January 2010 in “Mediators of Inflammation” This article reviews the role of skin surface lipid in mediating environmental stressors and discusses potential therapeutic interventions, reporting no new experimental findings.
8 citations
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January 2025 in “Gels” This study developed cilostazol-loaded formulations for nose-to-brain delivery, finding that these formulations improved cilostazol's bioavailability by enhancing solubility, absorption, and permeability, achieving nearly 100% drug release in vitro within 2 hours.
June 2025 in “Samarra Journal of Pure and Applied Science” This study developed a rapid and accurate spectrophotometric method using diazotized sulfanilic acid to measure minoxidil in both pharmaceutical formulations and pure form, demonstrating high precision and linearity within a concentration range of 5-40 μg/ml.
9 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that QV Face Rescue Gel effectively induces collagen production, reduces UV-induced erythema, and decreases transepidermal water loss on sensitive facial skin, while being nonstinging, nonirritating, and noncomedogenic.
8 citations
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May 2024 in “Advanced NanoBiomed Research” This review examines advancements in lipid and inorganic nanocarriers, such as liposomes and inorganic nanoparticles, for transdermal drug delivery, noting enhanced absorption and stability but acknowledging that few have reached clinical use.
October 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” This study developed a novel liposome-based delivery system for Minoxidil and nitric oxide, which showed promising results in promoting hair regrowth in an androgenetic alopecia model by enhancing transdermal absorption, prolonging skin retention, and reducing inflammation.
95 citations
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February 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the role of nutraceuticals in combating skin aging but reports no new clinical results, focusing on their mechanisms of action and potential effectiveness for dermatologists.
38 citations
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study developed electrospun nanofibers containing mupirocin for wound treatment, reporting enhanced antibacterial activity, high water absorption, and accelerated wound healing in a rat model, suggesting potential use for severe skin injuries at risk of infection.
4 citations
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January 2002 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a precise and reproducible method for estimating finasteride in tablet formulations using a colorimetric reaction with specific reagents.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers developed a method called the Stiffness-Angle Law and found that hair treated with caffeine-infused shampoo showed a 13.2% increase in stiffness, as measured by their novel evaluation technique.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” In this study, researchers used pumpkin aqueous extract to create iron nanoparticles, finding them effective at inhibiting harmful bacteria found in burn and wound infections, as well as promoting burn healing and hair growth in a laboratory mouse model.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This publication overview describes the Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research's rigorous peer review process and their focus on genetic, biomedical, and technical knowledge research within an open access format, but does not report specific study results.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Molecules” This review reported that while glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine tripeptide copper complex (GHK–Cu) has limited skin permeation when used alone, liposomes may enhance its absorption, but there is limited research on this aspect, highlighting a need for further studies.
July 2026 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This research highlights the crucial roles of B vitamins in metabolism, neurological processes, and DNA functions, and describes emerging therapies that enhance vitamin absorption and therapeutic potential.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights brimonidine’s potential as a dermatological agent, noting its ability to improve rosacea-related facial redness and its effectiveness in various other skin conditions due to its vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory actions, with minimal systemic absorption and a favorable safety profile for long-term use.
January 2026 in “E3S Web of Conferences” This study found that silver nanoparticles synthesized using Mitracarpus scaber extract showed potential hepatoprotective and anti-hyperplastic effects in rats, suggesting novel therapeutic strategies for managing liver injury and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
November 2025 in “Communications Materials” This research demonstrated that transforming pomelo peel into expanded sponges and carbonized aerogels can accelerate hemostasis and enhance healing in diabetic wounds while eradicating bacterial biofilms, offering an eco-friendly solution for wound care from agricultural waste.