June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps hair follicle cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating certain cell pathways.
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October 2018 in “Physics and chemistry of liquids” Minoxidil dissolves better in ethanol-water mixtures at different temperatures, with water playing a key role.
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Using polymeric micelles to deliver spironolactone topically could improve wound healing in skin affected by glucocorticoids.
76 citations,
February 2015 in “Industrial Crops and Products” Researchers found over 40 compounds in Bituminaria bituminosa, including many flavonoids and some with potential for medical and hair care uses.
47 citations,
May 2021 in “Polymers” Jojoba oil is highly valued for its diverse medicinal and industrial uses.
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January 2011 in “Andrologia” Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.
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November 1997 in “Planta” Calcium affects where root hairs grow, but other unknown factors determine their growth direction.
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May 2011 in “Drug Metabolism and Disposition” Ketoconazole increases finasteride's effectiveness and lifespan in the body.
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October 2016 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Both human platelet lysate and minoxidil can promote hair growth, but they affect different genes and cell survival rates.
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December 2017 in “BMC Plant Biology” GmMAX3b gene in soybeans boosts nodulation and affects hormone levels.
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May 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Research” Heat and chemicals improve finasteride delivery to scalp and hair follicles, potentially enhancing treatment for hair loss.
New treatments for vitiligo may focus on protecting melanocyte stem cells from stress and targeting specific pathways involved in the condition.
108 citations,
December 2003 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” ICG-enhanced NIR laser therapy may be a promising acne treatment with improvement and no side effects.
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in genetics” GLI1 might protect against the start of skin cancer and is not linked to cancer severity.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps human hair root cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating specific growth pathways.
10 citations,
June 2018 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry” Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
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July 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human beard hair medulla contains a unique and complex mix of keratins not found in other human tissues.
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July 2004 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Near-infrared laser therapy with Indocyanine Green dye improves acne by reducing inflammation without side effects.
10 citations,
February 2015 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Finasteride's polymorphic form affects capsule quality and drug effect, requiring strict control.
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Tfap2b is essential for creating a type of stem cell in zebrafish that can become different pigment cells.
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
August 2022 in “Metabolites” Different types of skin on mice have unique chemical profiles related to how they grow and react to stress.
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March 1991 in “Endocrinology” Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.
15 citations,
October 2020 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Caffeine penetrates skin quickly through open hair follicles, but less through closed ones, with levels becoming equal after 22 hours.
19 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A new gel containing minoxidil can treat hair loss effectively, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment.
8 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Nanofat shows promise for facial rejuvenation and treating skin issues but needs more research for long-term safety.
33 citations,
October 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Effervescent formulations may improve minoxidil delivery, increasing effectiveness and reducing applications needed.
16 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
2 citations,
August 2016 in “Química Nova” Using iontophoresis on minoxidil sulphate-loaded chitosan nanoparticles increases drug release but reduces its targeting to hair follicles.