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November 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” The new method accurately detects illegal hair-growth drugs in dietary supplements.
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July 2021 in “Journal of reports in pharmaceutical sciences” The 2% minoxidil nanosuspension is as effective as the commercial product but safer and easier to use.
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November 2020 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The hydrogel with silver and mangiferin helps heal wounds by killing bacteria and aiding skin and tissue repair.
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Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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Hyaluronic acid in shampoo penetrated hair well, reduced frizz, and improved hair strength and moisture.
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December 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Nano-sized lipid particles increase dexamethasone's skin penetration and create a reservoir in the skin layers.
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January 2011 Researchers developed a quick and accurate method to measure finasteride and tamsulosin in tablets.