January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research highlights that Amalaki demonstrates cardiometabolic and hepatic benefits in human trials, while narrative synthesis of preclinical studies suggests promise in hair, skin, ocular, cognitive, and respiratory health.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Finasteride can cause depression and suicidal thoughts; safer alternatives are recommended.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study found that of the many ingredients advertised in shampoos as effective against hair loss, only caffeine, adenosine, placental proteins, and melatonin have limited clinical evidence supporting their efficacy, with most claimed active ingredients lacking any trial-based validation.
September 2025 in “Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences” This paper examines the rising popularity and potential benefits of rice water for hair care, noting that while it contains beneficial compounds like inositol that may increase hair strength and decrease frizz, there is still no definitive scientific proof of its efficacy.
August 2025 in “Research Journal of Science and Technology” This review explores the historical and contemporary use of herbs in hair care, highlighting their advantages over synthetic alternatives, such as minimal side effects and environmental benefits, while calling for more scientific research to validate their efficacy.
This review highlights Neelibhringadi Hair Oil as a traditional Ayurvedic option for managing hair issues like dandruff and thinning, supported by its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but emphasizes the need for modern clinical trials to confirm its effectiveness.
July 2025 in “American Journal on Addictions” This study suggests that using opioids along with 5αRI may reduce opioid use disorder risk in humans, supporting similar findings from animal studies.
In a controlled study, researchers observed that lambs exposed to colder temperatures had increased wool growth, thicker skin, altered physiological traits, and activated specific molecular pathways, highlighting potential targets for enhancing cold tolerance, welfare, and productivity in sheep breeds.
January 2025 in “Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia” In this study, researchers observed that telogen hair was more prevalent than anagen hair in both male and female agoutis over a one-year period in Teresina-PI, regardless of dry or rainy seasons, with no significant differences in dermal follicular volume between the sexes.
January 2025 in “The Pharma Innovation” This paper emphasizes the significant role of millets in promoting environmental sustainability, nutritional security, and economic viability for Indian farmers, while also highlighting the need to increase millet consumption in India to address changing dietary preferences and lack of awareness.
December 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, researchers observed that alopecia prevalence varies in gray bats throughout the summer, with higher rates in lactating females, who also exhibit more severe lesions, but found no link between subcutaneous mites and fur loss.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reviewed evidence on hair oils' effects on hair health and found that coconut-based oils may protect hair during prewash by reducing porosity and improving tensile strength, while rosemary oil showed evidence for promoting hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
April 2024 in “American Journal of Biological Anthropology” This study suggests moving away from using rigid racial categorizations and outdated typologies in favor of analyzing detailed trait patterns, providing a foundation for future research on human variation and hair traits in relation to population affinity.
The abstract does not report specific results but discusses cosmeceuticals in aesthetic dermatology, addressing myths, regulatory issues, and various compounds used for skin care.
February 2024 in “Skin health and disease” This source reviews popular cosmeceutical ingredients for skin care, noting that while they are popular among consumers for anti-aging benefits, many lack robust clinical evidence for their efficacy and safety, as they are not regulated by the FDA.
November 2023 in “Bioengineering” This study found that autologous micrografts using AMT® technology effectively improved symptoms and mobility in patients with early-stage knee osteoarthritis, demonstrating safety and potential benefits at 1- and 6-months post-procedure.
November 2023 in “Hair transplant forum international” Results are not reported in this abstract, which raises the question of whether caffeine has a stimulating effect on hair growth both in laboratory settings and live subjects.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists should consider alpha-gal syndrome in patients with unexplained chronic skin issues.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Puradrop Extra Strength Gummies claim to support weight loss and boost energy using natural ingredients.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine” This review explores traditional Ayurvedic methods in Bhela Samhita for assessing health through physical parameters, and calls for further research to validate these practices.
This study found that the survival and proliferation of mouse melanocytes expressing the GNAQQ209L oncogene were impaired by interactions with the epidermal microenvironment, suggesting a possible mechanism for the rarity of these mutations in epidermal melanomas.
This study found that GNAQQ209L expression in mouse melanocytes led to reduced survival in the interfollicular epidermis due to paracrine signaling, while GNAQQ209L boosted survival in a different microenvironment.
May 2021 in “Immunology and Infectious Diseases” This article discusses the effects of emerging and persistent viral infections on human health, emphasizing the importance of understanding host-pathogen interactions for vector control, but it reports no new clinical results.
This study found that while Smilax aristolochiifolia continues to hold socio-economic importance within the Totonac culture in Puebla, low abundance and land use changes pose challenges to its conservation.
January 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” This case report describes a carpenter who presented with contact dermatitis and trichopathy with whitish nodules in the axillary hair.
October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces the need for prostate surgery but may increase the risk of depression and persistent sexual side effects.
January 2017 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” Agomelatine might help reduce hair loss caused by valproate.
This study found that super-enhancers play a crucial role in driving malignant progression in squamous cell carcinoma stem cells through a regulatory network involving ETS2 transcription factors, highlighting the potential link between high ETS2 levels and poor patient outcomes in head and neck cancers.
This study examined patients visiting a dermatology clinic at a secondary health facility and identified the ten most common skin disease groups among them, considering factors like clinical diagnosis, age, gender, and seasonal variations.
This study found that super-enhancers in squamous cell carcinoma stem cells are distinctly different from those in normal skin stem cells, with ETS2 playing a crucial role in promoting tumor growth.