January 1963 in “Stain technology” This study describes a staining technique that differentiates medullary from cortical keratin in sheep and goat hair using Ziehl-Neelsen's carbol-fuchsin in skin biopsy sections.
April 2023 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This article reviews the pathogenesis, complications, and management of lichen planus, especially its persistent oral form, and highlights the need for further prospective studies.
13 citations
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September 2005 in “Eclética Química” This study found that a photometric flow titration using KMnO4 and minoxidil provided results comparable to a chromatographic procedure, with recoveries between 97.6% and 102.8% and relative errors of 3.5% to 4.0%.
8 citations
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October 2015 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” A new method was created to accurately measure minoxidil and aminexil in hair loss treatments.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “Eclética Química” This study described a potentiometric titration method for determining minoxidil, which showed recoveries of 97.4 to 98.7% and agreed with chromatographic results within a 90% confidence level.
3 citations
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February 2009 in “Chinese Journal of Traumatology (english Edition)” This study found that implanting microencapsulated dermal papilla cells in rat ears led to hair follicle regeneration, suggesting a potential alternative to fresh isolated dermal papillae for inducing hair growth.
November 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
18 citations
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January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” This study found that petroleum ether extracts of Citrullus colocynthis reduced hair growth initiation time and advanced more hair follicles to the anagen phase in albino rats compared to untreated controls and minoxidil.
8 citations
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May 2021 in “Applied Materials Today” This study found that Cur-Fe-mesoporous silica nanoparticles synergistically inhibited scar formation and promoted hair follicle regeneration in skin burn wound healing by releasing bioactive components like SiO32−, Fe3+, and Fe-Cur chelates.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses commonly used dietary supplements for hair growth and highlights the lack of evidence supporting their efficacy and safety in the absence of nutritional deficiency; it reports no new research results.
1 citations
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August 2004 in “Alternative & complementary therapies” Non-drug methods like diet, supplements, and aromatherapy can help manage hair loss and its emotional impact.
40 citations
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November 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” In this study, the researchers reported that chloramphenicol-loaded liposomes, particularly those incorporating deoxycholic acid, enhanced follicular uptake and showed strong antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, offering potential for treating MRSA-infected skin conditions with good skin biocompatibility and minimal toxicity.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review outlines that minoxidil (topical and oral) and 5α-reductase inhibitors are the most effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia, with additional therapies like platelet-rich plasma and hair transplantation enhancing results, emphasizing the need for individualized, combination approaches.
December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, cedrol was found to reduce lipid accumulation in the liver and adipose tissues of dexamethasone-treated mice by antagonizing glucocorticoid receptors, suggesting its potential utility in treating dexamethasone-induced lipid metabolism disorders.
This study reports that a polyherbal hair mask made from ingredients like strawberry, amla, and fenugreek demonstrates effectiveness as a non-toxic alternative to chemical hair products, promoting hair growth and scalp nourishment while offering ease of use and stability.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This study evaluated herbal hair gels made with extracts of flax seed and curry leaves, finding that the formulations offered good texture, stability, and sensory appeal while promoting healthy hair and scalp without irritation, making them suitable for regular use.
February 2024 in “Curēus” In this study, researchers found that using regional nerve blocks (STN and SON blocks) for anesthesia in platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth resulted in significantly less pain and better analgesia compared to the more common ring block technique.
260 citations
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January 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” This study highlights that niosomes, or non-ionic surfactant based vesicles, offer an advantageous drug delivery system due to their stability, cost-effectiveness, and ability to enhance drug bioavailability and targeting efficiency for various therapeutic agents.
137 citations
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May 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil increases blood flow in balding scalps, possibly reversing hair loss.
136 citations
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March 1996 in “Journal of the American Chemical Society” This study explains finasteride's high potency and specificity as a mechanism-based inhibitor for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia by detailing its interaction with human type 2 steroid 5α-reductase.
126 citations
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January 2001 in “World Journal of Surgery” This review discusses current treatment options for liver hydatidosis, noting the potential benefits and limitations of chemotherapy and highlighting the need for more clinical trials to prevent recurrent disease; it reports no new findings.
119 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review provides an overview of recent tissue engineering and regenerative medicine developments in Asia, highlighting significant advances, representative research achievements, and discussing future directions, without presenting new research results.
104 citations
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January 2016 in “Food & Function” This review found that olive oil phenols may have anti-cancer properties in animal models and some human studies, but further research is needed to confirm these effects in humans.
97 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that dutasteride increased hair growth and restoration in men with androgenetic alopecia more effectively than finasteride and was well tolerated over 24 weeks.
94 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sensitive skin is often caused by nerve fibers and environmental factors, and can be managed with mild skincare and professional advice.
89 citations
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May 1999 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This article reviews the treatment options for tinea capitis, suggesting that itraconazole, terbinafine, and fluconazole are effective and safe alternatives to griseofulvin but reports no new clinical results.
82 citations
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August 2006 in “Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior” This review proposes focusing on relationships between neuroactive steroids and psychiatric disorder symptoms, rather than relying on traditional disorder classifications, and reports no new clinical findings.
79 citations
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March 1999 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that procyanidin oligomers, particularly dimers and trimers, significantly promoted hair growth in mice and hair epithelial cell cultures, suggesting potential use as hair growth agents.
76 citations
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examines how mesenchymal stem cells and their derivatives may enhance skin regeneration and rejuvenation, but it reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest iPSC-derived MSCs hold promise for future therapies.
75 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that Santolina oil was effective in controlling experimental candidiasis in both in vitro and in vivo settings and enhanced the effectiveness of clotrimazole against Candida albicans in vitro.