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July 2018 in “Analytical sciences” Using 5-butylpicolinate esters improves the sensitivity and reliability of detecting testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in saliva.
21 citations,
January 1995 in “Journal of the American Institute for Conservation” A new method extracts red dyes from wool without damaging it, although it slightly weakens the wool.
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September 2015 in “Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society” Researchers developed a quick and sensitive method to identify and measure hair growth-promoting substances in a herbal mix.
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February 2014 in “Analytical Letters” The method accurately measures the amount of ketoconazole in anti-dandruff shampoo and cream, and can also be used to monitor the drug in human plasma.
September 2023 in “Biomedicines” Squalene may be a marker for certain types of alopecia.
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August 2017 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” The new method is rapid, sensitive, and accurate for evaluating the quality of the medicinal herb Platycladi cacumen.
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February 1998 in “Analytical Chemistry” Method detects finasteride in plasma at very low concentrations.
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February 1977 in “Circulation” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and increases heart efficiency, but may raise lung artery pressure in some people.
61 citations,
June 2010 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Cationic polymers improved liposome stability and increased skin absorption of aciclovir and minoxidil.
52 citations,
June 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The research found that anovulatory young women have higher androgen and hormone levels than those who ovulate, suggesting immature hormonal regulation rather than a specific condition.
45 citations,
August 1994 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Method detects finasteride in plasma and semen with high sensitivity and accuracy.
27 citations,
September 2018 in “Medicines” Oleic acid nanovesicles improve minoxidil absorption in hair follicles for alopecia treatment.
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August 2014 in “Analytical Chemistry Research” Method can accurately measure five BPH drugs at once.
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January 2001 in “International journal of toxicology” St. John's Wort extract and oil safety in cosmetics is unclear; more data needed on photosensitization, toxicity, and human irritation.
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July 2007 in “Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy” New method accurately measures finasteride in tablets.
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October 2004 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Quick method to measure minoxidil in blood, accurate and useful for labs.
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December 1995 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Accurate method measures finasteride levels in human plasma using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Improved finasteride formula allows slow, sustained release and better absorption for patients.
5 citations,
June 2012 in “Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies” Method accurately measures finasteride concentration in medicine.
February 2024 in “Bangladesh pharmaceutical journal” The conclusion is that the tested yogurts from Bangladesh are rich in vitamins thiamine and riboflavin, and the testing method is reliable.
193 citations,
February 2015 in “Nature Communications” Fungi-produced compounds can change plant root growth.
128 citations,
January 1996 in “Journal of analytical toxicology.” Hair analysis can detect cocaine use but doesn't accurately show the amount or timing of use.
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January 1991 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Terbinafine quickly builds up in skin and hair, staying effective for over 3 weeks.
90 citations,
May 1972 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Minoxidil quickly leaves blood, turns into urine metabolites, and has lasting blood pressure-lowering effects.
57 citations,
May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.
55 citations,
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46 citations,
May 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.
46 citations,
August 1990 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.