March 2026 in “Seven Editora eBooks” This study systematically reviewed the use of topical testosterone products such as creams, gels, and patches, finding they effectively raise serum testosterone but pose significant systemic risks like acne and gynecomastia, necessitating careful medical oversight.
This narrative review highlights the potential of exosomes in regenerative and aesthetic dermatology, particularly in India, but emphasizes that their clinical use is still investigational due to limited and diverse study data, insufficient long-term safety information, and regulatory challenges.
October 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study examines the genetic underpinnings of chronic dermatological conditions like acne, androgenetic alopecia, and alopecia areata, concluding that a deep understanding of these mechanisms can advance patient-specific treatments and inform cosmetic practices related to skin and hair health.
June 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Sampling methods greatly affect skin microbiome data in acne studies.
January 2025 in “Open Medicine” This review discusses the connection between acne and metabolic syndrome, noting shared pathogenic mechanisms and suggesting integrated management strategies without presenting new clinical results.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance” This review outlines the potential of nanoemulsion-based hydrogels (nanoemulgels) for enhanced topical and transdermal drug delivery in treating skin disorders, highlighting their ability to improve therapeutic efficacy, control drug release, and boost patient compliance.
This study concluded that using Plasma gel and PRP as autologous collagen biostimulators improved acne scars and skin density, demonstrating efficiency and safety for facial rejuvenation in clinical evaluations including patient satisfaction.
December 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This review suggests that metformin, known for its antidiabetic uses, may benefit chronic inflammatory skin diseases like acne vulgaris, hidradenitis suppurativa, and rosacea due to its multiple therapeutic properties, although more research is needed to confirm its efficacy in dermatology.
September 2022 in “Dermato” This review discusses acne tarda, emphasizing its commonality in women and potential links to endocrinological disorders, but reports no new clinical findings and suggests collaboration with specialists for management.
August 2026 in “Cosmetics” This review assessed dermo-cosmetic treatments using prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, and other biotics for acne and scalp disorders, finding potential benefits, especially with multi-strain or synbiotic formulations, although challenges like formulation stability and the need for larger trials persist.
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October 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Local skin glucocorticoid production is crucial for healthy skin, and its disruption can lead to skin diseases.
8 citations
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March 2010 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” This study found that antifungal therapy significantly reduced pustules in patients with refractory acne, indicating a potential role for Malassezia infection in such cases.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, treatment with fractional CO2 laser combined with recombinant humanized type III collagen led to significantly better improvements in atrophic acne scars compared to laser treatment with saline, attributed to collagen upregulation and MAPK pathway activation in human dermal fibroblasts.
January 2023 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This review details skin conditions in children and adolescents related to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, emphasizing mask-related acne and various cutaneous manifestations linked to infection and vaccination, with most being mild or nonspecific.
September 2022 in “Applied sciences” This study found that adding microneedling with low-level LED therapy and growth factors to Finasteride® treatment led to significant hair regrowth and increased hair density in patients with androgenic alopecia.
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June 2019 in “Clinical research in dermatology” This review discusses psychological impacts associated with facial acne, noting that high levels of anxiety and depression among these patients are not linked to oxidative stress, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study examines how skin microbiota and the gut-skin axis affect acne development, aiming to reveal mechanisms that could inform future treatment strategies for acne and other inflammatory skin conditions.
December 2025 in “Rare Metals” This review assesses the potential of smart dressings, engineered to respond to various stimuli, as advanced treatments for chronic inflammatory skin diseases by examining their activation mechanisms and proposing future developments like integrating AI and closed-loop monitoring for adaptive therapy.
100 citations
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August 2022 in “Microbial Cell Factories” This review discusses the interactions between skin microbiota and human skin health, examining how imbalances may contribute to skin diseases, and reports no new clinical results.
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February 2022 in “Vascular Health and Risk Management” This review highlights the increased cardiovascular risk associated with certain dermatologic diseases like psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers explore the roles of lactoferrin in skin and hair health, highlighting its potential anti-inflammatory and regenerative benefits despite the lack of well-controlled clinical trials for hair-specific outcomes.
Nutrition plays a key role in managing skin disorders, with specific dietary changes helping improve conditions like acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, alopecia, and skin cancer.
July 2024 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” In this study, researchers used a 3D in vitro organ culture system to show that rifampicin-loaded lipid nanocapsules can penetrate hair follicles more effectively than free rifampicin, highlighting the potential advantage of nanocarrier-based antibiotic treatments for follicular infections.
195 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sebum free fatty acids may enhance the antibacterial defense of human sebaceous glands by upregulating the expression of the antimicrobial peptide hBD-2, potentially aiding in acne treatment.
February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study reviews current evidence on the role of ILC3s in the skin, highlighting their potential involvement in responding to microbiome changes such as those associated with acne and suggesting gaps in understanding their mechanisms.
142 citations
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March 2019 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This review discusses the role of the endocannabinoid system in skin health and disease, highlighting its potential for future research and applications, but reports no new experimental results.
59 citations
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September 2021 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses lipid nanoparticle-based cosmetics, emphasizing their potential in protecting skin from radiation and treating conditions like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis with synthetic and natural antioxidants. It highlights recent research on these formulations' effectiveness in alleviating skin disorders and enhancing skin health.
25 citations
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November 2021 in “Toxins” This review discusses the use of bee venom in skin cosmetics and highlights safety concerns related to potential immune reactions, but it reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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May 2022 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review article highlights how hair follicle-targeting drug delivery systems enhance therapeutic outcomes and reduce side effects for treating conditions like androgenetic alopecia and acne vulgaris. The authors discuss current formulations and evaluate their performance in both preclinical and clinical settings.
7 citations
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December 2024 in “Antibiotics” This review discusses the potential of cathelicidins in treating skin conditions but highlights significant challenges, including unclear clinical efficacy, safety concerns, and bacterial resistance, that must be addressed for successful medical application.