December 2025 in “American journal of microbiological research” This study found that Marantochloa species leaves have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and help preserve the quality of corn-based foods, suggesting their potential nutritional benefits and encouraging their use in Greater Lomé.
3 citations
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August 2011 in “PubMed” This study found that coconut oil use was associated with less hair damage than normal grooming practices, as indicated by hair breakage index and break stress measurements.
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February 2022 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study suggests that Wrightia tinctoria extract, particularly its components Quercetin and Indirubin, may play a role in promoting hair growth when tested on albino male Wistar rats.
February 2026 in “Applied Health Economics and Health Policy” This study highlights the limited number of cross-sectoral evaluations of health interventions and suggests that guidance from health technology assessment agencies could enhance evidence and encourage novel investment in population health.
5 citations
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May 2022 in “Fashion and Textiles” This study found that Argan oil conditioner significantly enhanced tensile strength and retained hair color in bleached hair more effectively than Camellia oil.
27 citations
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study builds on previous findings by associating female pattern hair loss with gene polymorphisms related to oestrogen activity, suggesting oestrogen's role in the condition.
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The conclusion is that a new method to measure hair shine was confirmed to match people's visual assessments.
8 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” This study developed a detailed classification system for functional androgenization in females that may enhance diagnosis and personalized treatment by identifying individual dysfunctions.
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April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that oral tofacitinib improved disease activity in patients with lichen planopilaris, suggesting it may be a promising treatment option for this condition.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Aquatic Research and Environmental Studies” In this experimental study, researchers developed and optimized metformin-loaded mucoadhesive microspheres for sustained anti-hyperglycemic and anticancer activity, demonstrating high entrapment efficiency, enhanced α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition, improved cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells, and promising stability.
January 2026 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” This study reported that zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized using Tridax procumbens leaf extract demonstrated significant antibacterial and anticancer activity, showing potential for applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical fields.
May 2024 in “IP Journal of Nutrition Metabolism and Health Science” This study found that an educational program significantly improved knowledge about polycystic ovary syndrome and its prevention among adolescent girls at a selected college.
June 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study found that oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA®) significantly improved hair, skin, and nail health in the Indian population, with no reported side effects.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The researchers found that SPF50+ sunscreens provided the highest DNA protection against solar-simulated radiation in a reconstituted human epidermis model, with formulation type not affecting efficacy for a given SPF.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Higher urethral PSA levels after prostate removal surgery may be linked to more hair loss and higher PSA levels post-surgery.
September 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” This study found that a 3 mm margin around the prostate CTV may be adequate if accompanied by frequent imaging, but superior-inferior displacements were notably greater than in other directions.
September 2001 in “PubMed” This study developed a non-destructive X-ray fluorescence technique to quantitatively analyze elemental content in human hair and constructed a database of element concentrations in healthy Swedish, Caucasian individuals.
3 citations
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February 2010 in “PubMed” This study found that low protein intake was directly associated with an increased likelihood of diffuse alopecia in individuals aged 20 to 35.
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January 1999 in “Physics in Medicine and Biology” This study developed and validated a computational model to optimize skin precooling methods for minimizing thermal damage during laser procedures.
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January 2014 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This study found that hair cortisol concentrations can be reliably measured in healthy children and generally increase with age, unaffected by gender, puberty, or hair care practices.
53 citations
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June 1993 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study identified LY191704 as a specific noncompetitive inhibitor of human 5 alpha-reductase type 1, which may be useful in treating endocrine disorders related to DHT overproduction.
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April 1971 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Lack of protein causes hair root damage, but it can be reversed by eating protein again.
17 citations
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January 2016 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” This study suggests that any baldness, particularly moderate balding, is associated with a higher risk of fatal prostate cancer in men, supporting a possible link between hair loss and prostate cancer mechanisms.
11 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study reports that synthetic carbohydrate receptors effectively inhibit Zika virus infection in cell cultures by blocking early stages of viral entry.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” This study reported successful treatment of sarcoptic mange in two wild bare-nosed wombats using three topical doses of moxidectin, clearing skin crusting and mites within two weeks.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” This article explores the possibility that veterinarians may test positive for ketamine due to occupational exposure, but it reports no specific new findings.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pioneering Medical Science” This systematic review reported that probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics, and dietary supplements may improve hair density and reduce dandruff severity in individuals with scalp disorders, potentially by modifying inflammation, oxidative stress, and microbiota composition; however, variability across studies limits the strength of these conclusions.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Environmental Sciences” This study explored the stem of Moullava spicata and found it to be rich in secondary metabolites and natural antioxidants, showing significant concentration-dependent antioxidant activity, which supports its ethnomedicinal use and provides a basis for further pharmacological research.
This study explored new molecular structures as potential COVID-19 treatments, identifying a compound called Hit15 that inhibited viral infection in lab settings and reduced inflammation markers in human neutrophils, suggesting further development is warranted.
June 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study introduces the PRECISE scale, a quantitative tool to classify androgenetic alopecia, aiming to improve planning and outcomes for hair transplantation surgeries by evaluating the whole hairless and thinning areas.