September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that hot water extract of Hydrangea serrata leaf and hydrangenol promoted hair growth by enhancing 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, stimulating dermal papilla cell growth, and exhibiting anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic effects in cell cultures, mice, and human skin organoid models.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, 70% of female androgenetic alopecia patients who did not respond to standard minoxidil experienced clinical improvement after switching to a propylene glycol-free, witch hazel-based 5% minoxidil sulfate solution, with the treatment also being well-tolerated.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this randomized trial, the researchers observed that both montelukast and finasteride effectively reduced acne severity and lesion count in women with moderate acne, but finasteride showed greater efficacy. Both medications had transient, non-serious side effects, indicating satisfactory tolerability and safety.
November 2024 in “Applied Sciences” This study suggests that while some evidence indicates potential efficacy of placental products for hair growth and inhibiting hair loss, the current scientific evidence is scarce and of low quality.
P-3074 effectively blocks scalp DHT better than oral finasteride.
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February 2022 in “Molecules” This study found that Asparagus racemosus root extract significantly reduced facial sebum production and pore size in male volunteers, suggesting potential application as an anti-sebum ingredient in cosmetics.
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June 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that betamethasone valerate in a foam vehicle has comparable total coverage to traditional topical corticosteroid vehicles, despite less coverage per unit of foam.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source outlines Roota Hair Growth Serum® as a premium product combining natural ingredients and scientific research to target hair thinning and promote scalp health, claiming a positive impact on hair regrowth when used consistently over time.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source describes Roota Hair Growth Serum® as a product designed to promote natural hair regrowth by improving scalp health and strengthening hair strands through a blend of natural ingredients and advanced hair-growth technology, supported by clinical testing.
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December 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review outlines current integrated skincare applications and suggests that combining medical aesthetic procedures with maintenance therapies could enhance satisfaction and support long-term beauty goals, though it also discusses limitations of these strategies.
October 2024 in “Biomedical Reports” In this study, BALB/c mice with burn injuries treated with SES-low or SES-low combined with a gel showed better wound healing and organization compared to placebo and common treatments like silver sulfadiazine, highlighting SES-low's effectiveness in promoting favorable healing outcomes.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that adipose-derived stem cells from HIV-infected patients with lipodystrophy associated with HAART demonstrated similar growth and differentiation potential as those from HIV-uninfected patients, suggesting potential for autologous regenerative therapy.
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May 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights the potential of microneedles for immunotherapy, emphasizing their ability to enhance immune responses and reduce side effects through precise and stimuli-responsive delivery, especially in tumor treatment, while also noting the limitations and areas for improvement in current systems.
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February 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights recent advancements in using niosomes as nanocarriers for improved delivery and sustained release of active cosmetic compounds, discussing their properties, applications, and future potential in cosmetic chemistry.
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August 2024 in “ACS Omega” This review discusses the use of nanomaterials in cosmetics, highlighting their benefits like enhanced stability and skin penetration, while also noting potential health risks and the role of natural ingredients in formulations.
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January 2023 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study observed that an ointment containing pine turpentine oil, larch turpentine, and eucalyptus oil showed significant improvement over placebo in lesion evolution, responder rates, and patient assessments for treating acute folliculitis, while being well-tolerated across treatments.
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January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” Minoxidil topical foam is a better, less irritating treatment for hair loss.
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December 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review reports on the effects of aging on hair characteristics such as pigmentation, growth, and structural properties across genders and ethnicities, highlighting the importance of scalp health and suggesting cosmetic solutions to improve the appearance of aged hair.
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January 2025 in “Molecules” This review reported that while glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine tripeptide copper complex (GHK–Cu) has limited skin permeation when used alone, liposomes may enhance its absorption, but there is limited research on this aspect, highlighting a need for further studies.
This study found that garlic exosomes induced hair growth in rats by increasing anagen follicle counts and activating multiple signaling pathways, including Wnt-1, β-catenin, and TGF-β1.
June 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study, researchers observed that heat stress significantly affected hair and skin traits in two indigenous goat breeds, with Kodi Aadu goats demonstrating greater thermal resilience compared to Kanni Aadu goats, potentially due to differences in gene expression and methylation.
June 2023 in “JAAD case reports” This review discusses the evolution of the term “hot comb alopecia” to central cicatricial centrifugal alopecia (CCCA) and highlights the ongoing debate over hairstyling practices' role in its pathology, without offering new clinical results.
January 2014 in “대한미용학회지” In this study, the researchers found that micronizing hinokitiol using supercritical carbon dioxide impacted its particle size, with increased temperature enlarging particles and increased pressure reducing them.
October 2024 in “Más dermatología” The abstract describes a journal that covers a wide range of topics from basic research to dermo-aesthetics, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches and scientific rigor across subjects like molecular biology, gene therapy, and dermocosmetics, but provides no specific study results.
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April 1990 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 2% minoxidil solution significantly increased non-vellus hair counts and regrowth rates compared to placebo in men with early androgenic alopecia, suggesting it is an effective treatment.
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August 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” JAK inhibitors and platelet-rich plasma show promise for treating alopecia areata.
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, an immortalized MSC line from human adipose tissue showed potential for applications in regenerative medicine and inflammatory diseases through production of active factors, demonstrated in vitro.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that newly developed nanogels for transdermal delivery of finasteride were stable, showed excellent drug permeation through the skin, and ensured biocompatibility without causing irritation or toxicity.
In this study, researchers developed vegan exosome-like vesicles from microalgae that mimic mammalian exosomes, demonstrating promising in vitro, ex vivo, and clinical effects such as improved wrinkle depth and elasticity, making them a potential alternative in cosmetic applications.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” In this consensus statement, the Task Force of the Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India found that over 90% of their experts agreed on the evidence strength, recommendation levels, and safety of six emerging dermatology treatments, providing guidelines for their clinical use.