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November 2016 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This study found that the nanostructured lipid carrier formulation with a 70:30 solid to liquid lipid ratio significantly increased the dissolution rate, entrapment efficiency, and stability of spironolactone compared to its raw form.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” In this study, nanostructured lipid carriers for hair split-end repair showed similar efficacy regardless of charge, with negatively charged carriers exhibiting better stability over six months compared to positively charged ones.
This study found that nanoparticles developed with minoxidil-loaded thiolated β-cyclodextrins showed improved drug retention on hair surfaces and did not cause skin irritation in rabbits, suggesting potential for topical scalp disease treatment.
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January 2016 in “Journal of in silico & in vitro pharmacology” This study found that coencapsulating Minoxidil and Rosemary essential oil in liposomes increased Minoxidil's encapsulation efficacy, while Rosemary oil's entrapment was not significantly affected.
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April 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, niosomal formulations enhanced minoxidil skin accumulation compared to commercial and control solutions, suggesting a potential improvement for topical delivery in hair loss treatment.