January 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This article reviews the benefits of herbal cosmetics over synthetic products, highlighting fewer side effects and improved skin and hair health, but presents no new clinical findings.
March 2021 in “Clin-Alert” This abstract lists a range of drugs and treatment agents like Abatacept, Amiodarone, and Remdesivir, but does not report any study results or findings.
This study reports that hair samples can be used to track chronic hormone levels, revealing stress, reproductive, and sodium regulation patterns in wildebeest related to environmental factors.
October 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” This study observed that skin diseases had a small to moderate impact on patients' quality of life at a primary healthcare setting, suggesting the need for better training and medication availability for healthcare professionals.
January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” This review outlines the various fibroblast subsets in the skin dermis, their origins, and their influence on epidermal stem cell behavior, highlighting the role of the local dermal niche in stem cell plasticity.
In this study, a clear pattern of selective sweep was observed for the SLC24A5 gene, with high linkage disequilibrium and low haplotype diversity, but no clear correlation with UV radiation intensity was found.
November 2016 in “Zoo biology” This study observed that increasing dietary vitamin C in capybaras significantly improved their skin, coat, and weight, though other nutrients might also have contributed to their improved condition.
This chapter reviews various skin disorders classified as Mendelian disorders of cornification and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the complexity of genetics involved in inherited ichthyoses.
This chapter discusses the mechanisms, presentation, course, differential diagnosis, and treatment of drug-induced skin reactions and reports no new clinical results.
August 2014 in “Warwick Research Archive Portal (University of Warwick)” This study found that obesity in women may impair endometrial stromal function and contribute to reproductive complications, possibly due to metabolic influences rather than immune cell differences.
June 2014 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology” This study found that alkaloids isolated from Cucumis metuliferus fruit pulp demonstrated antiviral activity against IBDV in chicken embryo fibroblast cells and NDV in 10-day-old embryonated chicken eggs, while being non-cytotoxic.
June 2008 in “CRC Press eBooks” PCOS may have evolved as an advantage in past environments with food scarcity.
This review discusses cyclosporine A's mechanisms of action and side effects compared to tacrolimus in renal transplantation, but it reports no new experimental results; the authors highlight implications for cardiovascular risk management.
January 2017 in “Cogent Medicine” In this study, extracts of Zataria multiflora Boiss. and Matricaria chamomilla, combined with minoxidil, significantly improved hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients by potentially inhibiting 5α-reductase activity.
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January 2003 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study identified novel compounds from Bombax ceiba stem bark, including shamimicin, with potent hypotensive effects, and reported that a specific fraction had adverse effects on heart, liver, and kidneys in mice.
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January 2019 This study found that a hair tonic combining fragrant pandan and celery extracts increased hair length in guinea pigs, with the 1:5 concentration showing the best growth activity.
In this case report, a 7-month-old boy with Netherton syndrome experienced significant improvement in symptoms, including reduced pruritus and increased hair growth, through a combination of intravenous immunoglobulin and dupilumab treatment, which also decreased high serum IgE levels and food-specific IgE antibodies.
November 2015 in “Indian drugs” This study found that the aerial roots of Ficus benghalensis Linn contain flavonoids, phenolics, and saponins, with an ethyl acetate extract being particularly rich in flavonoids.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study suggests that hormonal disturbances play a role in female pattern hair loss and that trichoscopy may be a useful tool for diagnosis and differentiation from other conditions.
In this clinical trial, the researchers observed that a biotin and silica supplement reduced hair fall, increased hair growth rate, and improved skin elasticity, hydration, and nail quality over 90 days without adverse effects.
July 2023 in “New phytologist” This research identified a genetic mutation in Brachypodium distachyon that initially allows root hair initiation but fails to elongate them, while also affecting root growth and nitrate sensitivity; the mutation is linked to a previously uncharacterized cyclin-dependent kinase-like gene.
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March 2010 in “Journal of Food Biochemistry” This study found that Sithong-bao seed coat extract, with high phenolic content, exhibited the strongest antioxidant properties among certain Thai tamarind cultivars, suggesting potential for nutraceutical development.
This study reviews the pharmacological potential of Bacopa monniera, highlighting its extensive therapeutic effects such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and memory enhancement properties, which are primarily attributed to its diverse bioactive compounds.
January 2024 in “Elsevier eBooks” In this chapter, the authors discuss various plant biomass sources, such as Aloe vera and cocoa, highlighting their potential benefits in cosmetics for addressing skin and hair issues like aging, inflammation, and dandruff.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Polarizing light microscopy can easily and reliably diagnose congenital keratinizing disorders like Netherton syndrome.
January 2012 in “Journal of Beijing Normal University” In this study, canna was identified as the most effective plant for water purification in eutrophic conditions, supplemented by reed, with significant differences in pollutant absorption among the five plant species tested.
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June 2016 in “Innovare Academic Sciences - Innovare Journal of Ayurvedic Sciences” This article reviews historical and traditional uses of the herb Bacopa monnieri, or Brahmi, for enhancing memory and other medicinal benefits, but presents no new research findings.
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March 2019 in “Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity” In this study of duku trees along the Batanghari River in Indonesia, researchers identified traits in mother trees that may help select for resistance to stem canker disease.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The study highlights Teak's (Tectona grandis) diverse applications beyond high-quality timber, emphasizing its bioactive compounds' pharmacological potential in cancer treatment and other uses across traditional medicine, cosmetics, and biodiesel production.
December 2024 in “JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENT AND BIO-SCIENCE” This study suggests that the aerial roots of Ficus bengalensis contain high levels of bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic benefits for conditions such as infertility, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases.