44 citations
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April 2003 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that targeting the hair follicle can be increased by using lipophilic drugs combined with surfactant solutions and propylene glycol.
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October 1989 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that topical minoxidil solutions showed the highest skin permeation at 3-4% concentrations, with crystallization occurring at a 5% concentration due to vehicle component evaporation.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This review discusses the research and development of vesicular carriers to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of active ingredients in cosmetic products, reporting no new clinical results.
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November 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, adults with persistent facial erythema of rosacea showed significantly greater improvement when treated with once-daily oxymetazoline cream compared to a vehicle, and using baseline photographs in assessments enhanced the accuracy by reducing perceived vehicle effects.
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January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Invasomes effectively deliver drugs through the skin and have potential for improved treatments.