January 2022 in “International journal of zoological investigations” In this study, the prevalence of PCOS was reported to be approximately 10% among urban college girls in Chennai, with increased testosterone and decreased progesterone levels observed.
July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reports that structural and biochemical analysis of steroid 5α-reductases clarifies how they mediate steroid reduction with NADPH, potentially aiding in designing targeted therapies.
February 2020 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This study developed a multipurpose herbal hair emulgel incorporating aloe vera, tea extract, coconut oil, and castor oil, aimed at promoting hair growth and controlling dandruff, hair fall, and greying. Evaluation found the product to be stable.
January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that the ethyl acetate extract of Semecarpus anacardium leaves demonstrated cytotoxicity against MCF-7 cancer cells and induced apoptosis, suggesting potential as a cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study concluded that freeze-dried and natural forms of a hair growth promoter derived from traditional recipes have mostly similar chemical constituents.
May 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study found that the ethyl acetate and chloroform fractions of Eclipta prostrata Linn. exhibited significant anti-inflammatory activity in a carrageenan-induced paw edema model and showed notable anti-arthritic potential in a formaldehyde-induced arthritis model.
April 2019 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study found that a 50% ethanolic extract of Adiantum capillus had significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in animals, particularly at the highest tested dose of 300 mg/kg.
January 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers will conduct a randomized, double-blind, multi-center clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of YH0618 granule in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss among breast cancer patients, aiming to understand its mechanism related to kidney deficiency in Chinese Medicine. Results are not yet reported.
December 2018 in “Progress in Medical Sciences” This study observed that methanol extract of Phoenix dactilifera improved kidney function in rats at 4 and 8 mg/kg doses, but a 16 mg/kg dose may impair kidney function by affecting urea and potassium excretion.
December 2017 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” This study concluded that adding metformin to oral contraceptives showed no significant improvement in PCOS symptoms compared to placebo, though the PCOS questionnaire was validated for response assessment.
September 2016 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study undertook powder microscopy and preliminary phytochemical analysis of Buxus wallichiana's stem bark and leaves, identifying steroids, alkaloids, saponins, and glycosides without reporting clinical outcomes.
April 2015 in “Andrology” This special issue contains abstracts from the ASA 40th Annual Meeting, providing an overview of various studies without reporting new primary results.
December 2014 in “Research and Reviews: Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicological Studies” This study found that applying pet ether extract of Brassica oleracea to rats' skin promoted earlier and longer anagen phases in hair growth, outperforming 1% minoxidil.
January 2012 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This study found that the aqueous extract of Abrus precatorius leaf promoted hair growth in experimental settings, with effects comparable to 2% minoxidil.
January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” This case study reported hyperandrogenism in non-obese triplet sisters with one sister's hyperthyroidism masking its clinical and biochemical signs until treatment increased her androgen levels and hirsutism.
November 2007 in “Journal of Generic Medicines” Europe strengthened medicine regulations, increased protection against counterfeit drugs, and made it tougher to challenge comparative advertising, while also focusing on patent law enforcement and updating plant protection rules.
December 1984 in “British journal of addiction” This historical review discusses early 20th-century efforts to associate alcohol consumption with increased infant mortality and societal decline, resulting in legislative actions to protect children from alcohol exposure.
In this study, researchers found that crude extracts from Avicennia marina and its component avicequinone C inhibit mechanisms contributing to androgenic alopecia in vitro, including 5α-reductase activity and DHT-AR interactions, potentially promoting hair growth and delaying the catagen phase in human dermal papilla cells.
June 2022 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” This study found that Convolvulus arvensis ethanolic extract may promote hair growth and reduce hair loss in albino mice with testosterone-induced baldness by increasing follicular density and the anagen/telogen ratio.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This research overview discusses Post-Finasteride Syndrome, presenting data from an FDA database, but it does not report any new clinical findings.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” This study found that the ethanolic extracts of G. glabra and Z. mauritiana roots did not prevent androgenic alopecia in a testosterone-induced animal model.
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May 2015 in “Repositorio Institucional E-DocUR (Universidad Del Rosario)” This study reports that Female Pattern Hair Loss is prevalent among women attending a dermatology clinic in Colombia, with an estimated prevalence of 20.84% and associations with medical history and mood alterations.
This study observed that consuming soybeans for three months was associated with improved hair health in individuals with varying types of hair loss.
January 2005 in “mediaTUM – the media and publications repository of the Technical University Munich (Technical University Munich)” This study found that vitamin D regulation plays a crucial role in connecting metabolic and cardiovascular conditions, influencing gene expression related to these disorders in both kidney and heart tissues.
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January 2016 in “Royal Devon and Exeter Research Repository (Royal Devon and Exeter)” This article reviews the potential link between botulinum toxin treatment and alopecia but provides no new research findings.
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January 2014 This study found that Crataegus pinnatifida extract promoted hair growth in mice by inducing the anagen phase, potentially through activating signaling pathways that enhance cell survival.
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January 2010 in “Institutional Repository of Leibniz Universität Hannover (Leibniz Universität Hannover)” July 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” This review highlights encouraging findings on platelet-rich plasma's effectiveness in improving skin texture, firmness, and elasticity in aesthetic procedures but emphasizes the need for more standardized protocols and robust clinical trials.
March 2018 in “Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University)” In this study, chronic stress signals were found to delay hair follicle stem cell activation and negatively impact their niche components in rodents.
October 2017 in “Universidad Nacional de Trujillo” This study found that low doses of hydroethanolic extract from Coffea arabica L. seeds reduced prostatic growth in mice with induced prostatic hyperplasia, while both low and high doses lowered uric acid and PSA levels.