13 citations,
April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbs might help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
3 citations,
January 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” Lymphatic vessels are essential for health and can be targeted to treat various diseases.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Biomecánica” Hyaluronic acid and versican are important for skin healing and hair growth and might help in regenerative medicine.
14 citations,
July 2017 in “Fitoterapia” Oleanolic acid promotes hair growth by increasing cell proliferation through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
61 citations,
April 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” Microneedles are effective for painless drug delivery and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
3 citations,
April 2022 in “Bioengineering” Ultrasound can help deliver genes to cells to stimulate tissue regeneration and enhance hair growth, but more research is needed to perfect the method.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Gels” Injectable hydrogels are becoming increasingly useful in medicine for drug delivery and tissue repair.
July 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Ginseng, especially its component ginsenosides, can promote hair growth, reduce hair loss, and potentially treat conditions like alopecia by affecting cell pathways and cytokines.
39 citations,
June 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Lenvatinib and sorafenib are generally safe but need dose adjustments due to side effects.
31 citations,
August 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Photobiomodulation therapy helps manage cancer treatment side effects but needs more research for optimization.
24 citations,
November 2015 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Nitroxide drugs can safely and effectively treat age-related diseases like macular degeneration and cardiovascular issues.
23 citations,
January 2014 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Mushroom beta-glucans from Ganoderma lucidum can reduce tumor size and metastasis in cancer.
15 citations,
September 2014 in “PloS one” The study found that analyzing certain cell signaling pathways is not a reliable method to tell apart two types of skin tumors.
14 citations,
April 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mesenchymal stem cells may help treat hair loss by improving hair cell growth and reducing inflammation.
2 citations,
September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Special proteins are important for skin balance, healing, and aging, and affect skin stem cells.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Plants” Sugars from Sargassum and brown algae may have health benefits like fighting viruses and helping with wound healing, but there are challenges in using them.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “BMC chemistry” Tadalafil and Finasteride may help treat aggressive melanoma.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Nanocarriers can improve antioxidant delivery to the skin but face safety and production challenges.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Eribulin-based chemotherapy is more effective and has fewer side effects for advanced triple-negative breast cancer.
July 2023 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells (MSCs) help in wound healing and tissue regeneration, but can also contribute to tumor growth. They show promise in treating chronic wounds and certain burns, but their full healing mechanisms and potential challenges need further exploration.
Natural products may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth with fewer side effects.
56 citations,
January 2015 in “Circulation” Finasteride helps reduce heart issues and improves heart function.
31 citations,
November 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.
105 citations,
January 2009 in “Medicine” Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.
11 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.
6 citations,
August 2009 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
July 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.
42 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
2 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development” Clascoterone is safe for the heart, even at high doses.