October 2024 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” In this research, a thorough review of hair loss issues and treatments identified the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for alopecia in the scalp's vertex region, but noted concerns about their potential long-term effects, leading to increased interest in herbal therapies.
June 2024 in “Journal of medical pharmaceutical and allied sciences” In this study, researchers observed that Pectin from Nagpuri oranges significantly increased colony counts of probiotic bacteria like L. acidophilus and L. plantarum both in vitro and in vivo, suggesting potential use as a prebiotic or synbiotic in nutraceutical formulations.
December 2022 in “The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences” This study found that sleep disorders, especially poor sleep quality, are common in women with PCOS, suggesting the need for regular screening using specific questionnaires.
November 2022 in “The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences” This case report documents a rare instance of hair loss associated with isoniazid initiation in a 32-year-old male undergoing antitubercular treatment.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” This article discusses autoimmune diseases, detailing their types, symptoms, and potential management strategies, without providing new clinical findings.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” This article discusses various autoimmune diseases, including their symptoms and management, and reports no new clinical findings.
July 2021 in “Journal of medical pharmaceutical and allied sciences” This article reviews the causes and management strategies for amenorrhea and reports no new clinical results, with treatment typically based on the underlying cause, including hormonal therapy and lifestyle changes.
February 2021 in “PDEAS International Journal of Research in Ayurved and Allied Sciences” This article reviews Ayurvedic concepts and treatments related to hair and reports no new clinical results.
February 2021 in “PDEAS International Journal of Research in Ayurved and Allied Sciences” This review highlights the lack of formal clinical research on Ayurvedic approaches to hair and scalp disorders despite Ayurveda's long history and global interest in botanical dermatology.
February 2021 in “PDEAS International Journal of Research in Ayurved and Allied Sciences” This review discusses the historical and traditional perspectives of Ayurvedic hair science, highlighting its underrepresentation in modern clinical research and the potential for integrative dermatology approaches, but it reports no new findings.
October 2019 in “PDEAS International Journal of Research in Ayurved and Allied Sciences” This editorial discusses the potential of Ayurveda in managing skin diseases and emphasizes the requirement for scientific validation of these approaches.
February 2024 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This review discusses the potential of plant-based preparations for treating hair loss and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight herbs with evidence of efficacy against alopecia.
February 2024 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This study formulated a herbal hair oil using various plant extracts in coconut oil and reported its physical and chemical properties, such as viscosity and pH, but did not provide findings on its effects on hair health.
November 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This source discusses various causes of hair loss, including conditions like alopecia areata and infections like ringworm, and notes that herbal formulations are gaining attention as potential treatments due to their minimal side effects compared to synthetic drugs.
November 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This review highlights scientific information about the medicinal uses and phytochemistry of Musa paradisiaca plant parts, which are traditionally used in human medicine to treat conditions such as diabetes, diarrhoea, hypertension, and ulcers, and exhibit various pharmacological activities including antidiabetic, antioxidant, and wound healing effects.
October 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This study reviews previous research on Lawsonia inermis Linn., commonly known as henna, to evaluate its potential for enhancing wound healing, given concerns about the adverse effects and resistance associated with synthetic antibiotics and antimicrobials.
October 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This article provides an in-depth exploration of both natural and synthetic treatments for alopecia, examining their mechanisms, benefits, limitations, and current research, while noting that synthetic therapies can have potential adverse effects.
June 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This article discusses challenges primary care physicians face in diagnosing and treating depression, noting that up to one-third of antidepressant prescriptions involve non-indicated use; it also introduces FDA-approved treatments, esketamine nasal spray, and brexanolone IV injection.
March 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This study developed a herbal shampoo using fermented oryza sativa water and natural ingredients like amla and aloe vera, reporting that it effectively removes sebum, filth, and dandruff while promoting hair growth and strengthening.
November 2022 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” In this study, the researchers formulated an herbal shampoo and found it exhibited excellent cleansing properties and foam stability, comparable to commercial shampoos, suggesting it as a safe and cost-effective alternative to marketed formulations.
March 2022 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This case study describes the successful management of alopecia areata in an 18-year-old female patient using Shaman Aushadhi.
November 2021 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This study found that air pollution and dust particles are major contributors to hair fall among young adults living in urban areas.
May 2020 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This review discusses the correlation between vitiligo and various autoimmune, systemic, and dermatological diseases, highlighting the need to increase awareness of these comorbidities.
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses sex-based differences in immune responses, focusing on genetic, hormonal, and microbiome factors influencing infections like COVID-19, and reports no clinical results.
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June 1993 in “BMJ” This article discusses the high toxicity and potential use of thallium as a poison, highlighted by two cases of intentional thallium poisoning.
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March 2010 in “Zebrafish” This review discusses the use of the zebrafish lateral line system as a model to study hair cell loss, protection, and regeneration, with potential implications for human hearing research.
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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.
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December 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study describes and characterizes four cases of alopecia areata induced by immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in cancer patients, highlighting the importance of recognizing and managing these hair-related adverse events.
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March 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.
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June 2018 in “Cochrane library” This review update suggests that mycophenolate mofetil may increase complete disease remission in proliferative lupus nephritis compared to intravenous cyclophosphamide, but with low certainty of evidence.