17 citations
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September 2024 in “The Indian Journal of Medical Research” This source explores long COVID syndrome and identifies risk factors like older age, female gender, and comorbidities such as diabetes. It mentions potential diagnostic biomarkers, highlights ongoing clinical trials, and emphasizes the importance of vaccines and rehabilitation in managing long COVID.
16 citations
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July 2012 in “Current pharmaceutical biotechnology” This review discusses the pathogenesis of common sebaceous gland diseases and their molecular pathways, but it reports no new clinical findings.
16 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article overviews dermatologic findings in forensic pathology and reports no new results; it emphasizes the importance of recognizing skin manifestations in identifying types of injury.
15 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This exploratory study found that cannabidiol (CBD) at higher concentrations may inhibit hair growth by promoting the onset of catagen in human hair follicles, while lower concentrations showed potential anti-inflammatory effects without promoting catagen.
15 citations
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January 2008 in “Annales de Toxicologie Analytique” This study concluded that standard decontamination procedures do not fully remove external contamination from post mortem hair specimens, which complicates using hair analysis to assess long-term drug exposure.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This review discusses the cutaneous manifestations associated with various substances of abuse, highlighting their importance for clinicians in recognizing and treating substance abuse disorders, and reports no new findings.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “Cureus” This study reviewed existing knowledge and research, observing that ketoconazole shampoo is a safe and effective treatment for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, significantly improving irritation and scaling while maintaining low relapse rates and minimal side effects.
9 citations
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July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review emphasizes the potential of repurposing topical L-thyroxine for skin ulcers and telogen effluvium and highlights the need for further exploration of its use in dermatology.
9 citations
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January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
9 citations
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November 2009 in “Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation” This review discusses various patent articles on microemulsion carriers in drug delivery systems and reports no new empirical findings.
9 citations
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January 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The researchers observed that normal murine hair follicles are direct targets for melatonin, with receptor expression varying throughout the hair cycle, suggesting melatonin's role in hair cycle control.
5 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article reviews postpartum hair loss management strategies, highlighting a lack of thoroughly investigated effective treatments and suggests that new research focus on targeted biological methods.
4 citations
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March 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the highlights and key topics from the 17th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology but reports no new results.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review discusses the therapeutic and pharmacological potential of total glucosides of paeony in dermatological treatment and notes the need for more rigorous scientific studies.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review suggests that herbal hair serums, which are claimed to nourish the scalp and promote hair growth, may effectively treat alopecia without adverse effects, offering a natural alternative to allopathic medications that often have side effects.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “International journal of all research education and scientific methods” This review highlights how forensic drug analysis in hair using modern instrumental techniques offers advantages such as easy sample collection and chronological tracking of drug use, emphasizing its value for law enforcement and other applications.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that the skin is a complex organ providing protection, sensation, and healing, with challenges in treating conditions like itchiness.
1 citations
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August 2006 in “International forensic science and investigation series” Hair testing is a reliable method for detecting workplace drug use when done with proper sample preparation and confirmation.
May 2026 in “Commagene Journal of Biology” This review found that anti-aging peptides show promise in cosmeceuticals due to their targeted actions to rejuvenate skin, but challenges like peptide stability, penetration, and limited clinical data limit their current effectiveness.
January 2026 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” In this study, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis extract was used to formulate and evaluate herbal cosmetic creams for their antioxidant properties, stability, and effectiveness. The formulations demonstrated strong antioxidant potential, stability under various conditions, and favorable cosmetic qualities, suggesting HRS as a beneficial ingredient in skincare products.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This research highlights the potential of personalized medicine and advanced therapeutic strategies, including 3D biomaterials and natural products, to enhance wound healing and skin care, while also acknowledging the limitations and safety concerns associated with these innovations.
January 2026 in “RSC Advances” This study used a zebrafish model and advanced mass spectrometry to identify 11 metabolites of epristeride, revealing significant effects on purine metabolism and aromatic amino acid biosynthesis, which may aid in developing anti-doping detection methods.
In this simulation study, higher cannabis exposure was associated with increased hair shedding severity and reduced follicular density, with greater effects observed in female-assigned profiles, but these associations are based on modeled data and not clinical observations.
November 2025 in “Journal of Laboratory Medicine” This study found that cortisol levels, a biomarker of chronic stress, significantly increased in the post-COVID-19 lockdown period compared to pre-lockdown and during-lockdown periods, especially among females and young adults, reflecting sustained psychological stress from the pandemic.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This study found that hybrid hair serums combining natural and synthetic ingredients may significantly enhance hair growth, density, and texture, highlighting their potential benefits for improving hair health and appearance.
June 2025 in “World Journal of Medical Oncology” In this study, researchers explored the use of new biobased compounds and gels as potential treatments for skin cancer, finding that these biological materials may be significant in limiting and eliminating skin tumors alone or when combined with other methods.
February 2024 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study demonstrated that using a mass spectrometry imaging technique, researchers were able to visualize the incorporation of argan, avocado, and coconut oils into hair fibers, suggesting their potential in cosmetic and alopecia treatments by confirming oil absorption and fiber modification.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” This study evaluated emerging techniques for managing chemotherapy-induced alopecia and found that scalp cooling significantly reduced hair loss, while photobiomodulation was well-tolerated without major adverse effects; however, further research is needed to refine treatment protocols and ensure long-term safety.
February 2023 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” This review examines the health-promoting effects of medicinal plants used in nutricosmetics, highlighting their beneficial impact on skin physiology, but offers no new clinical results.
January 2022 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” This review discusses trichodynia, its potential causes, and treatment options, but reports no new clinical findings.