April 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Food Sciences” This study found that Carthamus caeruleus (L.) leaf extracts possess higher antioxidant and antibacterial activities compared to rhizome extracts, and are rich in phenolic and flavonoid compounds, suggesting potential use as a natural therapeutic agent.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” In this study, zinc supplementation at 2.00 g/camel/day improved hair growth in lactating camels but did not affect milk production, while for calves, doses of 0.50–0.75 g/camel/day enhanced growth and hair development.
August 2024 in “Bionatura journal :” This study found that the hydromethanolic extract of Carthamus caeruleus L. rhizome demonstrated significantly higher antioxidant and cytotoxic activities compared to the chloroformic extract, particularly against NCI-H460 lung carcinoma cells, suggesting its potential use as a traditional treatment for burns.
March 2024 in “Revista Agraria Academica” This review reported that the dwarf palm (Chamaerops humilis) is traditionally used in North Africa for treating diabetes and gastrointestinal diseases, and identified a need for more research on its pharmacological and ethnobotanical properties, particularly in relation to its potential cancer-fighting uses.
January 2024 in “Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski” This retrospective cross-section study found that in a cohort of Pica patients in Iraq, 92.4% were female, and many had low levels of ferritin, hemoglobin, and vitamin D, which may contribute to the disorder by causing psychological issues.
May 2023 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” In this study, purebred Dexter cows with higher levels of winter hair shedding weaned heavier calves and had better reproductive success compared to cows with lower shedding levels.
December 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This special issue reviews various advances in laser and light-based technologies for dermatological treatments, emphasizing improvements for diverse skin types, but reports no new empirical results.
February 2016 in “Online journal of biological sciences” This study found that a mixture of Lawsonia inermis L. powder and honey could significantly speed up burn wound healing and promote hair growth in rabbits compared to control and honey-alone treatments.
August 2015 in “Dermatología Argentina” This study reviewed 18 postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting frontotemporal hairline recession and eyebrow loss, often treated with steroids, triamcinolone, and other medications.
In this study, ground flaxseed intake was associated with increased hair growth and improved metabolic markers in rabbits, but the mechanisms and optimal usage remain to be determined.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Psychological factors significantly affect hair health, suggesting a need for integrating mental health care in treating hair loss.
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September 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” This review discusses recent advances in using nanocarrier-loaded gels for various medical applications and reports no new clinical results, highlighting potential advantages in therapeutic strategies.
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April 2005 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This article discusses the treatment considerations for a 17-year-old boy with a six-month history of acne but reports no new research findings.
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January 2004 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” This review discusses advances in understanding hair and hair follicle structure, gene expression, and molecular signals in hair formation, without reporting new clinical findings.
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August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that stress negatively affects hair growth by inducing inflammation and early hair cycle transitions in mice, which might inform strategies for managing stress-related hair loss in humans.
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September 2006 in “Pharmaceutical Research” This review discusses advances in protecting against chemotherapy-induced alopecia and reports no new clinical results; calcitriol and cyclosporine A emerged as promising agents in animal models with broader efficacy across multiple chemotherapy drugs.
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September 2017 in “Developmental biology” This review discusses circadian clock regulation in stem cells and its role in processes like neurogenesis, but reports no new results; the authors emphasize its significance in stem cell function across various tissues.
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia is the leading cause of hair loss in adolescents and may indicate endocrine disorders, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis.
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April 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This report describes two patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia who developed acute hair loss on their limbs, revealing that the limb alopecia had similar histological features to scalp alopecia.
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October 2024 in “Process Biochemistry” In this study, Gaussian process regression models combined with Grey Wolf optimization were used to predict and optimize phenolic and flavonoid content extraction from Carthamus caeruleus L. rhizomes, showing high accuracy and helping improve understanding and extraction processes through a new interactive tool.
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May 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study found that topical minoxidil improved the quality of life in female patients with pattern hair loss.
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May 2016 in “Annals of Medicine” This paper reviews seven major systemic causes of hair loss and provides a clinical evaluation framework but reports no new experimental results.
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April 2016 in “Toxicological Research” This study found that lavender oil significantly promoted hair growth in female C57BL/6 mice by increasing hair follicle number, depth, and dermal thickness, while reducing mast cell numbers.
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December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that nicotinamide can effectively inhibit human hair growth and promote hair follicle regression in cultured human scalp models without negatively affecting epidermal vitality, suggesting its potential as a hair growth inhibitor in cosmetic applications.
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October 2005 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” This article discusses the mechanisms and prevention of aging, particularly in facial rejuvenation, but reports no new experimental findings.
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May 1998 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This article discusses the importance of oral and maxillofacial surgeons understanding the pathogenesis and treatment of acne vulgaris, but it presents no new research findings.
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December 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study found that Sh-Polypeptide 9, a biomimetic peptide, enhances endothelial tubulogenesis and VEGF production more effectively than minoxidil, particularly at low concentrations, suggesting potential for hair follicle vascularization.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses the relationship between alopecia and psychological disorders and reports no new results.
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 and related stress may increase hair loss known as Telogen effluvium.
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May 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found that severe androgenetic alopecia was associated with metabolic syndrome components in male psoriatic patients, particularly those over 59 years old, suggesting the need for regular screening.