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February 2025 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study suggests that Isaria cicadae Miquel rice fermentation extract may enhance regenerative wound healing of hair follicles in mouse skin through the Hippo pathway mechanism.
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June 2012 in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences” This study suggests that finasteride use is not significantly associated with a reduced risk of advanced hepatic fibrosis or inflammation in HCV-positive males, with ethnically-divergent findings for methadone requiring further investigation.
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November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the types and characteristics of adrenal cortex tumors, including their hormone secretion and detection as incidental findings, but presents no new research results.
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January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” This book reviews the various types of acne and acneiform conditions, as well as their treatment options, with expert insights from multiple fields.
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October 2004 in “Organic Process Research & Development” This review discusses U.S. patents in organic process development published in July and August 2004 and reports no new experimental results.
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March 2023 in “PloS one” In this study, researchers identified key mRNA and microRNA regulatory mechanisms that influence cashmere growth in cashmere goats under different photoperiods, potentially offering new methods to enhance cashmere production.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the role of trichoscopy in diagnosing hair weathering conditions like trichorrhexis nodosa and trichoptilosis and suggests treatment by avoiding harmful chemical and physical factors, but it provides no new research findings.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This study suggests that while complementary and alternative treatments for hair loss are becoming more popular, their effectiveness and mechanisms remain largely unverified.
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January 2017 in “Evolutionary studies” This chapter discusses genetic polymorphisms related to phenotypes that differentiate between populations and reports no new results; it highlights the role of DNA technology in understanding human adaptation history.
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July 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Understanding skin structure and development helps diagnose and treat skin disorders.
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January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Cosmeceuticals may benefit skin health but need more research for efficacy and safety confirmation.
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January 2006 This article reviews the pathophysiology and causes of androgen-mediated hair growth in hirsutism but does not report any clinical outcomes; treatment aspects are discussed separately.
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This study suggests that 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester from African Yam bean seeds may inhibit the human 5α-reductase II enzyme, potentially helping manage BPH, although further studies are needed.
February 2026 in “Chinese Medicine” Natural products might help treat hair greying.
November 2025 in “Nanoscale Advances” This review highlights the potential of inorganic nanoparticle-based scaffolds as innovative tools for advanced wound care, emphasizing their ability to provide antimicrobial action and regenerative support, while also discussing fabrication strategies and challenges in optimizing their clinical application.
November 2025 in “Communications Biology” The researchers reported creating a Human Hair Atlas that maps over 1200 molecular species in hair, revealing up to 50% variation in metabolite and lipid levels along the hair's length, and identified 122 exposome-related compounds from personal care products.
September 2025 in “Sahel Journal of Life Sciences FUDMA” This study reported that albino Wistar rats exposed to chemical hair straighteners showed significant hair fiber damage and scalp skin deterioration, which worsened with repeated and prolonged application, highlighting the cytotoxic potential of these products and potential systemic risks.
August 2025 in “MedScien” This study explores the design of responsive drug carriers based on the tumor microenvironment to improve targeting and reduce side effects in cancer treatment, using a model of delivering curcumin with a responsive polymer carrier and evaluating potential errors due to cancer cell heterogeneity.
July 2025 in “Bulgarian Portal for Open Science” In this study, researchers explained that healing of extensive skin defects involves granulation filling the wound cavity, followed by epithelialization from skin edges and hair follicles, which are crucial steps in wound healing.
May 2025 in “Cellular Oncology” This study suggests that dual inhibition of P-cadherin and c-Met could be an effective treatment strategy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by targeting resistant tumor cells.
February 2025 in “Theranostics” In this study, researchers used 3D bioprinting with skin stem cells and specific hydrogels to create artificial skin that successfully promoted complete wound healing and the regeneration of skin structures, including hair follicles and blood vessels, in mice.
February 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This case report highlights the successful use of Prussian Blue to treat a dog suffering from thallium intoxication, demonstrating the importance of early diagnosis and targeted therapy in veterinary care for improving recovery outcomes.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Medical and Clinical Research & Reviews” In this literature review, potential health risks of toxic chemicals commonly found in cosmetic products were linked to issues such as cancer, reproductive abnormalities, and skin diseases, highlighting concerns over ingredients like talc, parabens, and phthalates.
January 2025 in “Drug repurposing” This study reviewed 16 notable drug repurposing patent applications from 2025, highlighting potential new uses such as guanfacine for autonomic dysfunction and disulfiram for subarachnoid hemorrhage survival, though many disclosures lack peer-reviewed studies and no patents are granted.
September 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” This study found that individuals with alopecia areata had significantly lower blood levels of vitamin D and slightly lower serum copper levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting the potential importance of assessing these factors in the chemical evaluation of patients with this condition.
August 2024 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This review discusses the role of steroid 5 alpha reductase 2 in converting testosterone to DHT and its association with conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer; it reports no new results.
February 2024 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” This review reports various ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical components, and potential pharmacological effects of Eclipta alba, highlighting benefits like wound healing and neuroprotection, though it underscores the need for further mechanism-based studies and clinical trials.