Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for inducing (up-regulating) the expression of sulfotransferases in the hair follicles, e.g., the scalp. Increasing sulfotransferase is beneficial for metabolizing pro-drugs that require sulfonation to be activated, e.g., minoxidil sulfate is the active metabolite of minoxidil. A method for combining the compositions described herein with topical minoxidil to enhance minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia is described. Additional methods and compositions include the use of retinoid X receptor agonists, retinoic acid receptor agonists, and nuclear receptor agonists in an RXR—NR heterodimer. Additional methods and compositions include the use of a topical solution containing an alkalinizing agent or an alkalinizing agent used with a penetration enhancer for up-regulating the sulfonating capacity of hair bearing skin, hair follicles, and/or keratinocyte cells. In addition, compositions and methods for increasing or decreasing the growth rate of hair follicles is disclosed by altering the intracellular pH.

Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for inducing (up-regulating) the expression of sulfotransferases in the hair follicles, e.g., the scalp. Increasing sulfotransferase is beneficial for metabolizing pro-drugs that require sulfonation to be activated, e.g., minoxidil sulfate is the active metabolite of minoxidil. A method for combining the compositions described herein with topical minoxidil to enhance minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia is described. Additional methods and compositions include the use of retinoid X receptor agonists, retinoic acid receptor agonists, and nuclear receptor agonists in an RXR—NR heterodimer. Additional methods and compositions include the use of a topical solution containing an alkalinizing agent or an alkalinizing agent used with a penetration enhancer for up-regulating the sulfonating capacity of hair bearing skin, hair follicles, and/or keratinocyte cells. In addition, compositions and methods for increasing or decreasing the growth rate of hair follicles is disclosed by altering the intracellular pH.

The present disclosure provides a composition comprising (a) exosome-like nanovesicles or exosomes and (b) a carrier, wherein the exosome-like nanovesicles or exosomes are extracted from Withania somnifera and methods of effecting a change in hair appearance, hair growth, hair pigmentation, hair follicle size or hair shaft size, comprising administering to the skin of a subject in need thereof an effective amount of such a composition.

Disclosed is the preparation of injectable collagen suspensions, to the method for preparing the suspensions, and to the uses thereof, particularly for forming dense collagen matrices.

Disclosed is the preparation of injectable collagen suspensions, to the method for preparing the suspensions, and to the uses thereof, particularly for forming dense collagen matrices.

There is provided a formulation for skin rejuvenation comprising lyophilised umbilical cord plasma comprising at least one active chemokine, at least one growth factor and at least one cytokine; a transdermal carrier; and a liposomal base, wherein at least a portion of the lyophilised umbilical cord plasma and transdermal carrier are contained within liposomes of the liposomal base. There is also provided a dosage form for skin rejuvenation comprising 1-5% (w/w) lyophilised umbilical cord plasma comprising at least one active chemokine, at least one growth factor and at least one cytokine; 85-95% (w/w) polyethylene glycol; and 0.1-2% (w/w) gum acacia.

There is provided a formulation for skin rejuvenation comprising lyophilised umbilical cord plasma comprising at least one active chemokine, at least one growth factor and at least one cytokine; a transdermal carrier; and a liposomal base, wherein at least a portion of the lyophilised umbilical cord plasma and transdermal carrier are contained within liposomes of the liposomal base. There is also provided a dosage form for skin rejuvenation comprising 1-5% (w/w) lyophilised umbilical cord plasma comprising at least one active chemokine, at least one growth factor and at least one cytokine; 85-95% (w/w) polyethylene glycol; and 0.1-2% (w/w) gum acacia.

A hair conditioner composition with a gel network that can contain a fatty alcohol and a cationic surfactant having a chloride counterion. The gel network composition can contain a uniform lamellar structure that comprises all vesicles or mostly vesicles.

A hair conditioner composition with a gel network that can contain a fatty alcohol and a cationic surfactant having a chloride counterion. The gel network composition can contain a uniform lamellar structure that comprises all vesicles or mostly vesicles.

A liposome composition having a lipid bilayer membrane, made of a crude or de-oiled lecithin, at least one triglyceride, a non-triglyceride active agent, and conditioned water. The liposome composition may be utilized for purposes and treatments including increased plant growth, insecticide or insect repellant, inhibiting fruit decay, forensic labeling of plants, wound treatment, and cosmetic applications.