53 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that extracts from Geranium pyrenaicum show promising antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antiviral activities, particularly the methanolic extract's antiviral activity against HSV-1.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.
39 citations
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June 2019 in “Toxins” This review explores the therapeutic potential of bee venom for treating various skin diseases, discussing its mechanisms and effects but reports no new clinical findings.
24 citations
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January 2014 in “The American Journal of Chinese Medicine” This review compiles data on Platycladus orientalis leaves, noting their diverse pharmacological activities and advocating for more research to clarify their traditional blood-cooling and hematostatic uses.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Food Production Processing and Nutrition” This review highlights capsaicin's chemical properties, natural sources, and its potential benefits such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects, while also noting its challenges in food applications regarding dosage, taste perception, and regulatory compliance.
November 2023 in “Plants” This study evaluated compounds from Jatropha cordata bark, finding that a sterol mixture and n-heptyl ferulate demonstrated notable anti-inflammatory activity in murine macrophage cells without toxicity, suggesting potential for treating chronic inflammation.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
46 citations
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September 2014 in “Steroids” This review suggests that brassinosteroids may have similar biological activities in both plants and other organisms, prompting further exploration of steroid regulation mechanisms across different life forms.
85 citations
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March 2012 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” This review discusses the pharmacological benefits and chemical compounds of the Sophora genus, noting its traditional use and wide pharmacological actions, but reports no new clinical results.
39 citations
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March 2009 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study suggests that apigenin may stimulate hair growth by downregulating TGF-ß1 gene expression in human epidermal keratinocytes and promoting hair follicle elongation in a rat hair follicle culture.
15 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants” This review discusses the phytoconstituents and biological properties of T. orientalis and T. occidentalis, but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man developed a skin reaction from metronidazole, which improved after stopping the drug and starting steroids.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Life science alliance” This study observed that pantethine, a vitamin B5 precursor, attenuates tumor growth in immunocompetent mice by enhancing antitumor immunity, but its effect is limited by immune cell exhaustion over time.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine” This study evaluated the antiulcer potential of Glycyrrhiza glabra and found that its hydroalcoholic extract demonstrated dose-dependent protective effects against various ulcer models, comparable to standard drugs like omeprazole and cimetidine, by enhancing mucosal defenses and reducing stomach acid production.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
165 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This review discusses the various dermatological applications of zinc, including its use in treating infections, inflammatory dermatoses, pigmentary disorders, and neoplasias, and reports no new clinical findings.
37 citations
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December 2020 in “Molecules” This study reported that a newly formulated Curcumin-loaded proniosome, named F5, exhibited enhanced antiviral efficacy, stability, and safety when compared to Curcumin alone, and improved the therapeutic performance of Acyclovir by reducing its effective dose against Herpes simplex virus.
29 citations
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April 2020 in “Biomolecules” This review discusses the potential biomedical and clinical applications of brassinosteroids, highlighting their observed antiviral, anticancerous, and other bioactivities in animal test systems, but reports no new findings.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” The researchers reviewed cepharanthine, a long-used bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid, for its antiviral properties, including significant inhibition of SARS-CoV-2. They discussed cepharanthine's other pharmacological actions, highlighted plasma membrane fluidity as a key antiviral mechanism, and examined its safety, bioavailability, and potential for new clinical applications.
70 citations
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May 2023 in “Molecules” This source reviews recent research on Ginkgo biloba, highlighting its medicinal benefits due to compounds in the leaves and concerns over toxic alkylphenols in seeds. It also discusses patents for its food production uses and ongoing studies on toxicity and drug interactions.
6 citations
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June 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the biological effects of honokiol for treating skin diseases and reports no new clinical results; the authors recommend further exploration of topical applications.
August 2025 in “Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology” This review discusses various therapeutic properties of bee venom, including its potential against cancer, infections, and inflammatory diseases, but notes limitations in clinical application due to variability and safety concerns, calling for further research.
October 2020 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This case study reports a previously undescribed cause of drug-induced autoimmune hepatitis triggered by para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), emphasizing the need for caution with this supplement.
February 2023 in “Journal of plant science and phytopathology” This review discusses the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Jatropha dioica, highlighting its potential uses in traditional medicine and the need for more scientific validation of its effects.
46 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review discusses recent advancements in cold atmospheric plasma therapies for dermatology, covering optimization, treatment of skin diseases, safety, and does not report new clinical outcomes; it calls for continued research in the field.
16 citations
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April 2025 in “Foods” This study highlights the diverse applications of *Perilla frutescens* in traditional medicine, cuisine, and industrial settings, noting its significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties in experimental models, as well as research efforts to enhance its bioactive content and ensure safety and standardization.
12 citations
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses the potential of stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles for improving diabetic wound healing and highlights their mechanisms, limitations, and challenges, but provides no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study examines the interaction between androgen receptor signaling and the β-catenin/Wnt signaling pathway in mouse hair follicles, but reports no clinical results.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses medications used in dermatology, detailing their side effects and interactions, and reports no new clinical results.