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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” This study reviews the etiology and treatment of skin cancer, focusing on nanotechnology's role in addressing drug resistance and evaluating nanoparticles' potential to improve treatment outcomes, including overcoming multidrug resistance.
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in public health” In this study on C57BL/6 mice, researchers found that cadmium chloride exposure led to metabolic disruption, accelerated skin aging, and impaired hair regeneration, with more severe effects observed at higher doses.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review details the global mutation patterns of genes associated with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis and highlights potential, yet unproven, treatments like minoxidil and regenerative therapies, reporting no new clinical results.
This review found that exposure to pollutants like PM, NOx, and PAHs is linked to various skin and hair disorders, indicating a need for cosmetics with natural adsorbents to reduce pollutant effects, achieving 30-55% removal efficiency.
186 citations
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December 2011 in “Molecules” This study reported that while no synthesized compounds surpassed finasteride in 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, certain 4-azasteroid-2-oximes exhibited notable inhibition.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study identified three Ayurvedic compounds that may serve as potential treatments against the macrolide-resistant enzyme murE of *Tropheryma whipplei*, addressing challenges in treating Whipple disease.
January 2024 in “Scripta Medica” This review highlights the potential of nanoparticle delivery systems to mitigate doxorubicin's adverse effects and enhance its effectiveness, while discussing the integration of nanotechnology with Streptomyces-derived compounds to potentially advance future cancer therapies.
This study concluded that a shampoo with 10% sodium lauryl sulfate showed the best physical properties among the tested formulas, aligning closely with the Indonesian National Standard.
11 citations
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March 2023 in “Marine Drugs” In this study, researchers isolated five new compounds from Monascus purpureus wmd2424 and found that four exhibited mild antifungal activity against several fungi.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Chemistry” This study developed a validated HPLC method for accurately estimating dutasteride and its related compounds in capsules, suitable for routine and stability sample analysis.
17 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Chemistry” This study isolated new geranylated coumarins from Mammea siamensis flowers and found that several of these compounds inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, beta-caryophyllene enhanced wound healing in female mice by improving re-epithelialization, cell proliferation, and cell migration, suggesting potential benefits of essential oil compounds in inflammation reduction.
27 citations
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” The new compounds may be more effective and cheaper than current treatments for conditions like baldness.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in plant science” In this study, NREs from lentil root nodules, specifically Serratia plymuthica 33GS and Serratia sp. R6, significantly enhanced lentil growth, altered root exudation, and modulated rhizospheric microbial communities in a greenhouse setting.
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that a sub-fraction of Noni fruit, FEA-3, showed hair growth-promoting effects in a rabbit model of androgenic alopecia, similar to Minoxidil.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that while caffeine and adenosine can inhibit hair loss and stimulate hair growth, more research is needed to fully understand the efficacy of shampoo formulations containing specific proportions of these compounds for hair loss treatment and prevention.
37 citations
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that Bokusoku extract and its compound pentagalloyl glucose inhibited testosterone metabolism and sebum synthesis, suggesting potential therapeutic use for androgen-related acne.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Rosemary extracts, specifically compounds like rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid, can protect hair from UV damage.
38 citations
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January 2012 in “Annales de Toxicologie Analytique” This study found that among bodybuilder-intended drugs from the black market, 33.8% of labeled products and 52.5% of steroidal oily solutions contained ingredients not matching their labels.
8 citations
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September 2024 in “Food Science & Nutrition” This review discusses the benefits of β-sitosterol, a plant compound found in nuts and seeds, which may lower "bad" cholesterol and help prevent heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, but notes the lack of clinical studies on its safety and effectiveness in humans.
2 citations
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January 1995 in “Cahiers de droit européen” In this study, phospholipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles were found to enhance quercetin's hair regrowth potential in testosterone-induced alopecia in rats by efficiently delivering the compound to hair follicles.
May 2026 in “Advanced Materials Interfaces” This study reported that a new coating made with delaminated Ti₃C₂ MXene nano-sheets and a tea-derived compound effectively protects hair keratin from damage by providing UV screening, thermal dissipation, and antioxidation, while also enhancing mechanical strength and restoring wettability.
August 2025 in “İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi” In this study, the researchers developed a chromatographic method to determine α-tocopherol and α-tocopheryl acetate in pharmaceutical capsules with high accuracy and repeatability, establishing it as a reliable alternative for analyzing these compounds.
153 citations
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January 2001 in “Science” In a neonatal rat model, this study found that topical CDK2 inhibitors reduced chemotherapy-induced hair loss in 33 to 50% of the animals, suggesting a potential strategy for preventing alopecia in cancer patients.
188 citations
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December 2020 in “Foods” This review explores the potential health benefits of food bioactive compounds, specifically polyphenols, as preventive agents against non-communicable diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disorders, while also addressing challenges like bioavailability and industrial applications.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study identified compound heterozygous mutations, c.1101del and c.736 T > A, in the LIPH gene responsible for causing autosomal recessive woolly hair in a child, with c.1101del being a novel frameshift mutation.
34 citations
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February 2015 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” This study identified new genes and compounds affecting hair cell survival during ototoxin exposure using the zebrafish model, potentially aiding in understanding and preventing hearing loss and balance disorders in humans.
30 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” This study describes various clinical phenotypes associated with FOXN1 mutations, finding that affected individuals may develop different severities of immunodeficiency based on their genetic mutations.
11 citations
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January 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report describes a new case of syndromic ichthyosis caused by compound heterozygous mutations in AP1B1, detailing the associated clinical features and molecular consequences in the patient.
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April 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that several compounds from Yangxue Shengfa capsule may promote hair growth by enhancing cell proliferation in vitro, suggesting potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.