24 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” In this review, the authors summarize the phytochemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal uses of Hibiscus rosa sinensis, highlighting its various benefits such as hypotensive and anti-inflammatory effects, while noting the need for more research on its specific mechanisms and potential toxicities.
October 2022 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review summarizes Hibiscus rosa Sinensis's phytochemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal uses, noting various beneficial effects and the need for further research on its phytochemicals and clinical applications.
January 1963 in “Stain technology” This study describes a staining technique that differentiates medullary from cortical keratin in sheep and goat hair using Ziehl-Neelsen's carbol-fuchsin in skin biopsy sections.
205 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This review discusses gender-linked skin differences, such as hormone metabolism and sebum production, and reports no new findings; it suggests these insights might inform male-specific dermatological treatments or cosmetic products.
7 citations
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October 2020 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” This study found that stress plays a significant role in altering phenotypic features and body composition among PCOS patients, potentially worsening due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 citations
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January 2018 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study found that acanthosis nigricans in the knuckles correlates with higher insulin and HOMA-IR values, potentially serving as an early, accessible marker for insulin resistance even without excess weight.
This study identified 193 plasma proteins associated with prostate cancer risk, validating 20 high-risk proteins including KLK3, and pinpointed potential drug targets like HSPB1, RRM2B, and PSCA through genetic analysis, offering new insights for biomarkers and treatments.
37 citations
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October 2004 in “Adolescent Medicine Clinics” This article discusses the application and considerations of bariatric surgery for adolescents with severe obesity, highlighting the need for specialized programs but reporting no new clinical results.
12 citations
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review analyzes how androgens impact sexual desire and reproductive behaviors, emphasizing molecular interactions, but provides no new clinical results.
11 citations
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December 1987 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the role of suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) and the hCG method in obesity management, highlighting the speculative benefits of hCG but reporting no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Trepo - Institutional Repository of Tampere University” This study found that vitamin D regulates cholesterol metabolism and may influence prostate cancer development through mechanisms affecting prostate cell growth and sex hormone metabolism.
December 2025 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” This study examined the relationships between the Dermatology Life Quality Index and trichoscopic and clinical-anamnestic characteristics in young Ukrainian men with alopecia areata, finding varying strengths of mostly non-significant correlations, especially in those with grade I and III alopecia.
September 2022 in “Medical Herald of the South of Russia” This article discusses the effectiveness of gender transition procedures in alleviating gender dysphoria and the need for better models to understand their mechanisms, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the incidence of urolithiasis increased from 1995 to 2016 in Wuwei, China, supporting the need for strengthened screening and early diagnosis to improve prevention and treatment.
August 2014 in “Warwick Research Archive Portal (University of Warwick)” This study found that obesity in women may impair endometrial stromal function and contribute to reproductive complications, possibly due to metabolic influences rather than immune cell differences.
This study reports the development of a natural hair-coloring system using size-controlled ink particles from cuttlefish ink combined with chitosan, achieving darker and more uniform black coloration on hair than existing plant-based natural colorants, without the need for metallic mordants.
June 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study examined the factors contributing to gray hair, such as genetics and lifestyle, and found that while graying correlates with some health conditions, it is primarily a physiological process rather than a pathological one.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study evaluated a hair mask containing rice germ oil GX-N and ferulic acid on damaged hair and found that rice germ oil GX-N improved hair characteristics after bleaching, UV, and heat exposure, but adding ferulic acid did not provide extra benefits.
43 citations
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September 2021 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the vast potential uses of persimmon beyond its dietary benefits, including applications in sustainability and new product development, but reports no new clinical outcomes.
November 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study evaluated the protective effects of a hair conditioner containing rice derivatives on natural Caucasian hair using various analysis methods and found that the conditioner, especially with rice germ oil GX-N, effectively improved hair properties even under stress conditions like irradiation.
8 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This work explores using a liquid crystalline phase to stabilize benzoyl peroxide nanosuspensions, suggesting a promising method to potentially reduce the side effects of acne treatments.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Health Psychology” In this study, a mixed-methods survey of 357 balding men revealed that baldness is structurally stigmatized, with many participants experiencing distress and using treatments to combat it; others resisted stigma and expressed minimal distress.
January 2025 in “Conservation Physiology” This study developed and tested two methods to accurately quantify hair growth rates in polar, black, and grizzly bears using dye application and isotopically labelled amino acids, revealing growth rate variations by individual and season.
December 2023 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” 11 citations
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July 2021 in “Genetics selection evolution” This study used whole-genome sequence data to identify numerous putative causal variants and genes affecting key wool traits and skin wrinkle in Merino sheep, highlighting their polygenic and pleiotropic nature.
5 citations
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January 2020 28 citations
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June 1991 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study observed that black-haired areas in female Saluki puppies developed hypotrichosis, with dilated hair follicles containing melanin clumps, while white-haired areas remained normal.
20 citations
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December 1995 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study identified a marked reduction in melanin in the hair of Yorkshire Terriers with Colour Dilution Alopecia and proposed a new pathogenetic mechanism based on these observations.