This review concludes that chronic inflammation persistently activates stem cells, leading to DNA damage accumulation that can promote cancer development and metastasis, affecting both stem and cancer cells.
January 2021 in “Global Dermatology” This study involved selecting patients with specific types of alopecia for treatment but does not report clinical outcomes.
September 2017 in “Klìnìčna farmacìâ” The cream with plant substances can stimulate hair follicles.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 7.5% DEET lotion is more effective and safe at repelling mosquitoes than rosemary, citronella, and lemongrass lotions.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cortexolone 17a-propionate may be an effective new treatment for hair loss.
This study found that Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may promote hair growth by inducing an earlier conversion of telogen to anagen and increasing the proliferation of dermal papilla cells in mice and human hair follicle cultures.
July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS” This article reviews the potential causes of insufficient androgen action during fetal development, such as enzyme and receptor gene mutations or environmental disruptors, but reports no new results.
June 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE” The authors concluded that low energy laser therapy may serve as a useful complementary treatment for skin diseases such as lichen planus, infectious finger pulpits, scalp alopecia, and crural ulcers.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” This review discusses recent strategies targeting the neuroactive steroid biosynthetic pathway to enhance neurosteroidogenesis, highlighting their potential benefits for neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases, but reports no new clinical findings.
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May 2020 in “BMC plant biology” This study concluded that GLCAT14A-C genes are crucial for the function of glucuronic acid transfer to AGPs in Arabidopsis, affecting various growth and reproductive traits such as seed germination and root hair growth.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” This study suggests that Gujian oral liquid may reduce osteoarthritis symptoms by regulating inflammation and catabolism through the TNF-α/NF-kappa B signaling pathway, as confirmed by both in vivo and in vitro experiments.
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November 2012 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
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April 2015 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses various types of hair dyes, their mechanisms of action, molecular structures, application methods, and formulation aspects, but reports no new research findings.
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review covers the use of photobiomodulation devices for hair regrowth in various types of alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
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February 2015 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” This study identified new genes and compounds affecting hair cell survival during ototoxin exposure using the zebrafish model, potentially aiding in understanding and preventing hearing loss and balance disorders in humans.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This article discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, noting its prevalence in women of African descent and highlighting the need for further genetic research to improve treatment options; it reports no new clinical results.
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April 1990 in “Journal of comparative neurology” This study found that the spinal projection of afferents innervating slowly adapting mechanoreceptors had a greater rostrocaudal extent and number of boutons compared to those innervating rapidly adapting mechanoreceptors.
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February 2021 in “Brain Sciences” This study found that in adolescent male rats, androgens enhance inhibitory avoidance memory, possibly by interacting with androgen receptors in the amygdala and hippocampus.
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February 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study suggests that 20 vital medicinal herbs may exert therapeutic effects on alopecia by regulating specific target genes and proteins, offering insights into their novel mechanisms distinct from conventional drugs.
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September 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review discusses photobiomodulation therapy for different types of alopecia and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight potential mechanisms and future perspectives.
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August 2017 in “Physiological Research” This study suggests that setipiprant's inhibitory effect on aldose reductase may contribute to its anti-inflammatory properties, adding a possible mechanism beyond its known action on the prostaglandin D2 receptor.
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April 2018 in “Fertility and sterility” This position statement from the Androgen Excess-Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society highlights the need to address the overlooked behavioral and psychosocial issues like depression, anxiety, and eating disorders in women with PCOS, emphasizing the lack of adequate evidence-based treatments for these challenges.
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January 2024 in “Innovaciencia Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Físicas y Naturales” This review outlines the development and clinical use of three generations of antihistamines, noting that while first-generation drugs have multiple side effects including sedation, second- and third-generation antihistamines offer greater efficacy and safety due to their selective action on peripheral H1 receptors.
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December 2023 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the mechanisms and potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma therapy for various skin conditions and reports no new clinical findings.
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July 2022 in “Problemy èndokrinologii” This review examines the antitumor effects of metformin and highlights discrepancies between basic and clinical study results, noting that these may be due to different dosing levels.
This source highlights concerns about the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements marketed for hair loss, citing a lack of FDA testing and potential risks such as adverse side effects, interference with medical tests, and withholding of ingredient information.
May 2026 in “Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives” Ayush practitioners should be integrated into outbreak investigations in India to improve public health efforts.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Elite” This study found that duloxetine and escitalopram exhibited broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, while buspirone had selective effects, and finasteride disrupted yeast virulence traits, suggesting these drugs could be repurposed as antimicrobial therapies.