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January 2014 in “Arhiv za farmaciju” This article discusses the role and potential of plant stem cell extracts in cosmetics for their antioxidant and protective effects on skin cells, reporting no new clinical results; the authors highlight ecological and sustainable production methods.
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January 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” Nanostructured lipid carriers can improve alopecia treatment by enhancing drug delivery and promoting hair growth.
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January 2005 in “Social Science Research Network” This article examines the pricing differences between Proscar and Propecia, concluding that this represents price discrimination for varying uses of the finasteride compound.
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March 2022 in “Protection convergence” This study found that double-fermented green coffee bean extracts displayed strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and dermal papilla cell growth-promoting activities, suggesting potential use in cosmetics for scalp and hair health.
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January 2013 This review examines the design and evaluation parameters of depilatory formulations but reports no new empirical findings.
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June 1999 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” This review discusses the choice and formulation of medicated and cosmetic shampoos for scalp disorders and hair aesthetics, providing guidelines based on hair types and patient age, and reports no new results.
June 2026 in “Food & medicine homology.” This study suggests that Epimedium can serve as a complementary and alternative treatment for chronic bone and joint diseases, potentially laying the groundwork for its clinical application.
June 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” This study developed and evaluated a Neem, Tulsi, and Aloe vera-based anti-dandruff shampoo, finding it effective and safe, potentially offering a natural alternative to conventional antifungal shampoos for managing dandruff and maintaining scalp health.
December 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, 32 healthy adults with hair fall complaints applied a hair serum daily for 60 days, resulting in statistically significant improvements in hair growth rate, thickness, and density, without any reported adverse events.
This study found that a hair treatment cream using keratin protein from chicken feathers effectively improved damaged hair, particularly by repairing the surface layer.
February 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This case study found that a multimodal treatment approach effectively improved hair density and scalp coverage in a patient with androgenetic alopecia, with no reported adverse effects.
January 2025 in “Lusophone University Repository” This study investigated the presence and development of anti-aging cosmetics using metallic nanoparticles in the market, finding significant knowledge gaps and safety concerns that have led to recent EU regulations set to restrict their use until conclusive safety studies are presented.
December 2023 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside and Vitisin A were able to penetrate mouse skin and improve issues related to hair follicle miniaturization and apoptosis in androgenetic alopecia, suggesting these compounds as potential alternative treatments for hair loss.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the combination of two compounds activated AMPK levels in skin cells, reducing oxidative damage and improving energy production, which may support faster recovery and repair in aging skin.
December 2022 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” This review discusses the use of different oils in herbal cosmetics for skin and hair treatment, noting their hydrating, calming, and hair growth-promoting effects but reports no new results.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a lotion containing specific plant extracts significantly increased the number of anagen hairs and the anagen/telogen ratio in subjects with androgenetic alopecia after three months of use.
January 2022 in “Revista Saúde em Foco” This review suggests that combining microneedling with growth factors may significantly stimulate eyebrow growth by promoting new hair follicle formation and improving cellular processes.
This source reviews advancements in microneedle-based cosmeceutical delivery, discussing new technologies and highlighting a burgeoning area of research involving microneedling combined with stem cell delivery for anti-aging, without finding measurable changes in skin barrier function or appearance during the study period.
July 2016 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” This article discusses the use of Espumil foam base in pharmacies for preparing dermatological medications and reports no new clinical results.
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November 2020 in “Nanomaterials” This study found that excipients significantly influence the effectiveness of curcumin nanocrystals in dermal applications, enhancing or hindering hair follicle targeting and passive diffusion based on their selection.
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March 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study confirmed that the novel solid lipid microparticle formulation of adapalene demonstrated follicular penetration potential and targeted particle erosion in sebum in in vitro tests.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated herbal hair oils formulated with traditional medicinal plants and reported that systematic formulation and testing are crucial for their standardization, quality assurance, and validating their safety and effectiveness as alternatives to synthetic hair products.
This study observed that, after 90 hours of light exposure, Finasteride retained 57% of its concentration, whereas Diclofenac and Naproxen retained only 12% and 9%, respectively.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study highlights the potential of cosmetic products combining fibroblast growth factors and antioxidants like thioproline, ergothioneine, silymarin, and rosmarinic acid, to mitigate skin aging by reducing oxidative stress and enhancing cellular protection in the skin.
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September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This review discusses the use of 36 medicinal plant species for cutaneous wound healing and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the potential for these traditional practices to inform modern therapies.
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April 2000 in “The Laryngoscope” This study concluded that clotrimazole, miconazole, and tolnaftate appeared safe in guinea pigs, whereas gentian violet showed potential for severe ototoxicity, and nystatin left a concerning residue.
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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.
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July 2015 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the use of cosmetic nanocarriers to improve hair appearance and reports no new experimental results.
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The researchers reported that a novel leave-on treatment containing caffeine, niacinamide, panthenol, dimethicone, and an acrylate polymer significantly increased the diameter and improved the mechanical properties of scalp hair fibers, suggesting it may help mitigate thinning hair.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews formulation principles for creating cosmetic nanoemulsions and applications targeting skin and hair care, but does not present new experimental results.