January 2026 in “Biospecies” In this study, a hair tonic containing black fungus extract was shown to have antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur, with the 70% extract concentration providing the strongest effect.
This chapter reviews the prevalence, pathogenesis, and management of hair and scalp disorders but reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The authors discuss that hair loss affecting the occipital scalp is understudied and may be caused by factors like movement irritation and clothing occlusion; this lack of data can lead to missed diagnoses and inadequate treatment.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Fungi” In this review, the authors highlighted the broad range of therapeutic and health benefits of mushrooms, including antiviral, antibacterial, anticancer, and other protective effects, due to their complex chemical components like polysaccharides and glucans.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that fermented Flammulina velutipes polysaccharides showed higher antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities than non-fermented ones, suggesting potential use in functional foods and health products.