11 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Science Advanced Materials and Devices” This study reported that nanofibrous scaffolds made from a PVA and flaxseed extract combination showed enhanced antimicrobial activity and significantly better wound healing in vitro compared to pure PVA fibers.
January 2022 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that clove oil and LPGSE pretreatment increased finasteride skin permeability, while extending urea pretreatment reduced its penetration.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This study discusses the potential health risks associated with long-term exposure to chemicals in cosmetics, like cancer and reproductive disorders, and examines Ayurvedic remedies that may mitigate these effects by countering a type of reduced potency poison known as Dushivisha.
October 2025 in “Quantum Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This review outlines the phytochemical composition and pharmacological potential of Tridax procumbens, a plant traditionally used in various regions for its purported medical benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects, among others.
October 2012 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” This review discusses the distribution, habitat, and medicinal uses of the witch hazel species in the Hamamelidaceae family, reporting no new experimental results.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Veterinary World” This study found that platelet-rich plasma improved the healing of skin wounds in sheep compared to honey by reducing early inflammation and enhancing collagen synthesis and organization.
May 2014 in “Transfusion and Apheresis Science” PRP is a safe natural treatment that improves skin by reducing wrinkles and enhancing texture for up to 4 months.
April 2024 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” This article discusses the challenges in understanding and treating premature graying of hair and calls for more extensive research, reporting no new findings.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers developed a multifunctional hydrogel (FVP@CCN) that demonstrated over 90% wound closure in 7 days in diabetic wound models, thanks to its antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and angiogenesis-promoting properties.
This study found that in the San Plácido parish of Ecuador, various medicinal plants were widely used by locals for treating common ailments, with the most utilized species being Matricaria chamomilla L. and Mentha rotundifolia L.
In this preclinical study, PA-011 derived from Periplaneta americana showed significant hair regrowth effects in androgenetic alopecia mouse models by inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress, activating hair follicle stem cell proliferation, and normalizing skin microbiota, suggesting promise as an AGA treatment.
8 citations
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May 2017 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” Among in vitro and in vivo models, this study found that Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurascens flower extract may promote hair growth, potentially by modulating growth factor expressions and facilitating earlier hair follicle transitions in treated mice.
10 citations
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study explored the wound healing potential of a natural marine soft coral-derived nanoparticle-based gel in a diabetic excision wound model, finding it effectively regulates proinflammatory cytokines and inhibits enzymes related to wound healing.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a polyherbal shampoo with pomegranate peel and activated charcoal, finding it offered good cleansing ability, stable foam, and scalp-friendly pH without causing irritation, suggesting it may be a safe and effective alternative to synthetic shampoos for pollution-related hair protection.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that an aqueous extract of Bacopa procumbens improved motor function and preserved neuronal structure in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease, suggesting its neuroprotective potential.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” This review highlights evidence supporting the potential of blue light therapy as a non-invasive treatment for managing skin and hair conditions by modulating interactions between the skin microbiome and its host.
January 2012 in “Journal of Beijing Normal University” In this study, canna was identified as the most effective plant for water purification in eutrophic conditions, supplemented by reed, with significant differences in pollutant absorption among the five plant species tested.
20 citations
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February 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that idebenone-loaded nanoparticles (IB@NPs) improved stability, antioxidant activity, and wound healing capacity in vitro, suggesting potential applications in cosmetic and pharmaceutical fields.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” The researchers reported that a polyherbal hair dye using Phyllanthus reticulatus fruit provided effective color, stability, and scalp compatibility without irritation, positioning it as a safe and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic dyes.
April 2023 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” This study observed distinct dermoscopic features in pityriasis versicolor that could aid in its differentiation from similar skin disorders.
December 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In a mouse model study, researchers observed that the absence of MCPIP1 in myeloid cells decreased susceptibility to chemically induced skin papillomas but caused significant hair loss and skin pigmentation changes, suggesting a role for MCPIP1 in skin carcinogenesis and follicle integrity.
June 2026 in “ACS Applied Nano Materials” This study developed and tested a novel microneedle treatment loaded with nanoparticles for vitiligo, leading to enhanced skin repigmentation by targeting immune cells and reducing oxidative stress in a minimally invasive manner.
5 citations
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July 1999 in “Journal of Anatomy” This study found that methylene blue staining may reveal anatomical details of intraepidermal nerve fibre endings in the rat mystacial pad with greater clarity than the zinc iodide-osmium tetroxide technique.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Light therapy can effectively treat vitiligo and hair loss caused by a specific medication.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” This study found that pimecrolimus enhances melanin synthesis and promotes melanocyte migration, possibly by increasing MITF protein expression, which may explain its effectiveness in repigmenting vitiligo.
January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” In this study, microneedling combined with bleomycin treatment for plantar warts improved the response time and reduced the number of treatment sessions needed, with a relapse rate similar to other injection-based methods.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, low-dose 453 nm blue light appeared to enhance hair growth by interacting with specific photoreceptors in the outer root sheath cells.
September 2025 in “Global Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review analyzes PDRN's molecular mechanisms and therapeutic applications in anti-aging dermatology but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for more standardized protocols and long-term evaluations.
124 citations
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April 2000 in “Nature biotechnology” July 2025 in “Phytomedicine Plus” This study reported that Cyperus rotundus L., a plant used in traditional medicine, effectively reduces hair growth with minimal side effects, showing efficacy comparable to Alexandrite laser treatments in certain cases, particularly for white hair, positioning it as a potential natural alternative to chemical depilatories.