12 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” In this study, baicalin from Scutellaria baicalensis decreased androgen levels in both cells and PCOS model rats by inhibiting key gene expression, suggesting it may be a potential treatment for hyperandrogenism in PCOS.
17 citations
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May 2011 in “Gene Therapy” This study found that transfecting hair follicle stem cells with a PEI-DNA complex expressing hTERT stimulated hair growth in rats by inducing follicle neogenesis and promoting the anagen phase.
46 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This review examines the potential of plant-derived exosome-like nanovesicles in dermatology, highlighting their bioactive properties and discussing challenges to their clinical application, but does not provide new clinical results.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “PubMed” In this report, Biofibre® medical hair prosthetic fibers were shown to meet safety and biocompatibility standards, offering immediate aesthetic results for hair loss treatment with minor surgical intervention and reversible implantation, but requiring good after-care and yearly maintenance for optimal cosmetic outcomes.
December 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, 32 healthy adults with hair fall complaints applied a hair serum daily for 60 days, resulting in statistically significant improvements in hair growth rate, thickness, and density, without any reported adverse events.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Case Reports” This case report describes an instance of hair thread tourniquet syndrome in an infant, successfully treated through surgical release of the constricting hair.
34 citations
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February 2015 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” This study identified new genes and compounds affecting hair cell survival during ototoxin exposure using the zebrafish model, potentially aiding in understanding and preventing hearing loss and balance disorders in humans.
61 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This review discusses the advantages, applications, and current trends of dissolving microneedles for drug delivery across various therapeutic areas and reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that women with female pattern hair loss had significant hormonal imbalances, specifically involving adrenal androgens, suggesting these may play a central role in the condition's development.
1 citations
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November 2005 in “PubMed” This study found that continuous itraconazole therapy was more effective than pulse therapy for treating tinea capitis caused by Microsporum ferrugineum, with a higher cumulative cure rate and no significant adverse effects.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine” This case report suggests that shodhana and shamana treatments may facilitate hair regrowth in a patient with índralupta, with improvements observed within 15 days.
1 citations
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January 2019 This article discusses various treatments for alopecia, including allopathic, homeopathic, and Ayurvedic methods, as well as the traditional use of certain herbs, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2026 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology” This review found that solar radiation, pollution, and trace metals cause significant damage to human hair, with factors like UVB radiation primarily affecting light-colored and bleached hair; most data were derived from in vitro and ex vivo simulations.
22 citations
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June 2021 in “Plants” This study found that a methanolic extract of Sterculia foetida seeds demonstrated significant thrombolytic, anti-arthritic, analgesic, and antipyretic activities, with moderate cytotoxic effects in vitro and in vivo.
16 citations
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November 2018 in “The journal of pain/Journal of pain” This study found that in a rat model, 14,15-EET may alleviate central poststroke pain by enhancing thalamic inhibition through neurosteroid signaling, potentially outperforming gabapentin in early-stage treatment.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Health” This report describes the development of a low-cost method to mass-produce ostrich antibodies, which were shown to alleviate allergic reactions and demonstrate therapeutic effects in conditions such as atopic dermatitis, acne, and pollen allergies, potentially providing an alternative to steroids or antibiotics.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Case Reports and Images” This article discusses treatments for male pattern alopecia, noting variable response rates, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study provides a comprehensive overview of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (HUCMSC-EVs), suggesting their potential to combat aging and alleviate age-related disorders by rejuvenating multiple organs in animal models and discussing engineering strategies to harness their full anti-aging potential.
October 2014 in “Cancer Research” This study observed that applying a GMP-grade botanical extract to the scalp increased Bcl-2 levels, potentially preventing premature hair follicle apoptosis in chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced alopecia.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the potential of plant-derived nanovesicles as natural therapeutics and drug delivery platforms in cancer therapy, highlighting their versatility and promising applications, but reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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April 2021 in “Biomedicines” This study found that ferulic acid promotes wound healing by inhibiting β-catenin in keratinocytes and activating Nrf2 to reduce inflammation at the wound edge.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study reported improvement in an 11-year-old boy with refractory alopecia areata after 4 months of treatment with oral abrocitinib, a JAK1 inhibitor, suggesting it may be a potential alternative for pediatric patients unresponsive to conventional therapies.
In this case study, gentian violet in diluted shampoo successfully alleviated symptoms of a Malassezia pachydermatis infection in a cat initially unresponsive to conventional treatments.
November 2024 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” Glucocorticoid treatment in lupus can cause oral lesions, which need early diagnosis and comprehensive care.
19 citations
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December 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that Muse cells, when injected subcutaneously, alleviated symptoms of atopic dermatitis in mice, suggesting potential for treating inflammatory skin conditions.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This study suggests that finasteride may help alleviate high-fat diet-induced kidney damage in mice by reducing TMAO synthesis and regulating gut microbiota.
In this study, 1'-S-1'-acetoxychavicol acetate (ACA) from Alpinia galanga showed potential in suppressing testosterone-induced hair loss by inhibiting Nox isozymes in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia.
November 2023 in “Jundishapur journal of health sciences” This case report describes three instances of severe tinea favosa transmitted by Trichophyton schoenleinii in Afghan immigrants in Iran, highlighting an emerging health concern due to its potential to re-emerge in the region among immigrant populations.
August 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found that dermoscopy can help differentiate between types of diffuse alopecia in females, with yellow dots common in telogen effluvium and hair diameter diversity over 20% significant in female androgenetic alopecia.
May 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses the potential benefits of vitamin D supplementation for scarring and nonscarring alopecia but notes a lack of standard trials to support its use.