March 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This meta-analysis found that autologous cell-based therapies, especially stromal vascular fraction, significantly improved atrophic acne scars over control treatments, enhancing both clinical and patient-reported outcomes.
March 2024 in “Biomedical reports” This review discusses existing literature on the effects of isoflavone in alleviating PCOS symptoms, highlighting its potential benefits in reducing testosterone levels, improving metabolic profiles, and lowering inflammation and oxidative stress, although findings have been both significant and non-significant.
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December 2022 in “Middle East Journal of Science” This review covers hair dye formulations, their mechanisms, and potential applications, but reports no new findings; the authors highlight the process of oxidative dyeing and repairing damaged hair.
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June 2018 in “Scientific reports” This study identified novel genetic associations with skin phenotypes such as age-spots, freckles, and hair characteristics in Japanese women, providing insights into the genetic basis of these traits.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” This review analyzes the traditional Iranian medicine uses of Citrullus colocynthis and compares them with modern phytotherapy findings, reporting no new clinical results but noting safety concerns and dosage considerations.
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January 1994 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that the topically applied non-steroidal antiandrogen RU 58841 may reduce androgen-dependent skin conditions in a hamster model with minimal systemic effects.
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study identified diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker for hypertension, as a promising repurposed treatment for influenza, enhancing antiviral efficacy when combined with oseltamivir.
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January 2017 in “Phytotherapy Research” This review reports on the traditional and ethnopharmacological uses of Ziziphus jujuba Mills, noting its increasing global popularity for treating various ailments, but highlights that its acceptance into the European Pharmacopoeia remains unresolved due to scientific and regulatory challenges.
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April 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This review discusses common skin conditions in primary care settings and provides guidance on differential diagnoses and selecting appropriate topical treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the composition and functionality of shampoos, emphasizing the role of surfactants in cleaning and conditioning hair, and reports no new experimental results.
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January 2014 in “RSC Advances” A new, less toxic and more efficient method to create the anti-baldness compound RU58841 was developed in 2014.
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November 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this review, the researchers explored the formulation and evaluation of a pure herbal shampoo using plant extracts, aiming to compare its physicochemical properties with synthetic and other herbal shampoos, and concluded that consumer expectation shifts towards safety and efficacy could enhance herbal shampoo popularity.
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January 2022 in “PLoS Pathogens” In this study, researchers developed a rapid platform using primary human lung tissues to identify SARS-CoV-2 targets and test antiviral compounds, achieving highly reproducible results across viral variants.
February 2026 in “Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy” In this study, male patients treated with 150 mCi of radioactive iodine showed no negative impact on fertility, but long-term studies with larger groups are needed to further assess hormonal effects and sperm health after this treatment.
December 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” This study explains the formulation and evaluation of a natural polyherbal shampoo, which effectively colors hair and provides conditioning without the dermal and systemic toxicity risks of synthetic dyes, offering an effective alternative to conventional products.
May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that geraniol, derived from Apiaceae plants, may be an effective and eco-friendly treatment for scabies, achieving complete clinical recovery in infected rabbits within two weeks.
January 2025 in “Universidad de Córdoba Insitutional Repository (Universidad de Córdoba)” In this study, researchers observed that individuals with alopecia areata exhibited significant changes in scalp microbiota diversity and composition, which were linked to disease severity and inflammation markers, though it remains unclear if these microbial shifts are a cause or a result of hair loss.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Research and Review” This review explores the application of nanotechnology in cosmetics, highlighting its role in enhancing skin penetration, sustaining drug action, and protecting against UV radiation, while also addressing regulatory considerations and potential exposure routes.
December 2023 in “PubMed” This study highlights that homemade topical herbal preparations, although popular for their perceived safety, may lead to allergic reactions, notably with Mediterranean herbs, and advises cautious use, particularly for allergy-prone individuals.
This article reviews knowledge-sharing efforts in pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Sorocaba, highlighting global collaboration on rational medicine use, without reporting new study results.
This article discusses the Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Sorocaba and emphasizes collaborating internationally to improve health policies and practices but reports no new research findings.
April 2015 in “Andrology” This special issue contains abstracts from the ASA 40th Annual Meeting, providing an overview of various studies without reporting new primary results.
August 2016 in “InTech eBooks” This source highlights the diverse scope of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, noting the specialty's adaptability to changing trends and ethnic preferences for aesthetic outcomes, without reporting specific study results.
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This review discusses various nanoparticles and nanoemulsions being investigated for transdermal drug delivery and reports no clinical results; it highlights potential applications in treating alopecia, wound healing, psoriasis, and melanoma.
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September 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that patients with rapidly progressive alopecia areata may have a favorable prognosis regardless of treatment, and regenerated vellus hairs were linked to higher improvement or cure rates.
19 citations
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October 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that the MXD/HP-β-CD GEL formulation promoted greater hair growth and improved gene expression related to hair growth in male rats compared to MXD solution or control groups.
9 citations
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April 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study found that mutations in the Sgk3 gene cause defective hair follicle development and altered hair cycling in mice, with variable phenotypic outcomes depending on different dysfunction patterns of the SGK3 protein.
7 citations
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June 2015 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” This retrospective study found that treatment with autologous plasma rich in growth factors increased hair density and improved hair follicle health in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with no reported adverse effects.
6 citations
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August 2009 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” This review summarizes the structural and chemical characteristics of current and novel antiandrogenic drugs but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this study, the researchers developed and evaluated eco-friendly poly-herbal soap strips using plant extracts from Lantana camara, Moringa Oleifera, and Corn silk, finding that the strips exhibited superior physicochemical properties and significant anti-fungal activity compared to conventional anti-fungal soaps.