September 2026 in “medRxiv” This study found that a serum combining recombinant growth factors and plant-derived EVs significantly increased eyelash length and density without causing skin hyperpigmentation in healthy female participants over eight weeks.
March 2025 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” In this article, researchers explore the causes, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies for diffuse telogen alopecia, emphasizing the importance of identifying triggers such as stress and metabolic disorders to effectively manage this hair loss condition.
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December 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures for men and highlights the importance of considering sex-specific factors for optimal treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Natural Products” This study found that combining shikimic acid with Prunus mume fruit extract significantly reduces type I 5α-reductase levels in testosterone-stressed skin sebocytes, surpassing the effects of shikimic acid or standard acne treatments alone, and shows promise for stable, non-irritating acne remedies in cosmetic formulations.
July 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” This study investigated the extracellular polysaccharides from the edible green alga Parachlorella sp. BX1.5, finding that they have potential applications in cosmetics and health products due to their stability, antioxidant properties, and effects on hair growth in mice.