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Two new compounds can block androgen receptor activity in different ways and may lead to new treatments for androgen-related diseases.

This review discusses the advantages, applications, and current trends of dissolving microneedles for drug delivery across various therapeutic areas and reports no new clinical results.

This review highlights the potential of marine macroalgae as a largely untapped resource for developing new active ingredients in the cosmetic industry, emphasizing their role in supporting circular economy models by utilizing waste from other industrial sectors.

This review highlights the potential of valorizing vegetable waste by extracting valuable biomolecules for use in food, nutraceuticals, and energy, noting that while promising methods exist, several niche areas lack sufficient research on a global scale.

This study found that Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts reduced the activity of 5 α-reductase II and promoted hair growth in rabbits by elongating the hair follicle's anagen phase, suggesting potential for treating hair loss.

This review highlights the potential of microalgae as sustainable sources for nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals, emphasizing their applications in functional foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics for roles such as anti-aging and photoprotection in alignment with sustainability principles.

This study highlights the potential of chitosan nanoparticles to improve cannabidiol solubility and delivery for treating alopecia, suggesting a promising approach for transdermal delivery of hydrophobic compounds.

This narrative review reports that well-selected plant extracts and their active compounds may improve hair health by promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss, potentially aiding in developing targeted therapies for alopecia.

In this study, aqueous and aqueous-alcoholic extracts of Ajuga reptans showed promising hepatoprotective and wound-healing properties, with significant effects observed in experimental models, suggesting potential for development into official medicinal products pending further research.

This study found that a novel nutraceutical supplement improved hair growth and strength in subjects with hair thinning compared to placebo, without reported side effects.

Zizyphus lotus leaves and fruits have strong antidiabetic effects and potential skin benefits.

This review highlights the potential of Coffea arabica as an active ingredient in skincare, noting its bioactive compounds from leaves and beans show promising anticellulite, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties, with unique phenolic concentrations in leaves offering enhanced skin benefits.

Scientists at the University of Michigan Medical School successfully created a special compound that can be used to improve imaging of prostate cancer.

This study found that teak leaf extract can be effective in promoting hair growth in males with androgenic alopecia; however, significant variability in steroid 5-alpha reductase inhibitory activity among samples from different geographic origins means quality control is important for consistent therapeutic potential.

In this review, researchers discussed recent advances in nanotechnology for topical skin applications, highlighting how nanocarriers enhance skin penetration and targeting in treatments for diseases like melanoma and psoriasis, while acknowledging that the penetration mechanisms and health impacts of nanoparticles remain not fully understood.

This study used the "ARE-Luc" mouse model to visualize androgen receptor activity across various tissues in both male and female mice, highlighting the direct action of androgens outside reproductive organs.

This study reports that the autotaxin–LPA–LPA3 signaling pathway at the embryo-epithelial boundary plays a critical role in decidualization by up-regulating HB-EGF and COX-2 in the uterine epithelium.

This study found that the water extract of Eclipta prostrata L. may protect skin cells against UVB-induced damage, likely due to its antioxidant properties and absorption of UVA and UVB radiation.

This paper discusses strategies for creating sustainable cosmetic emulsions, highlighting the use of food waste, fermentation processes, and low-energy emulsification methods to minimize carbon footprint while preserving the bioactive properties of raw materials.

This review concludes that Tamarix aphylla, used traditionally for ailments such as tuberculosis and hepatitis, demonstrates various pharmacological activities, including antidiabetic and wound-healing effects, but stresses the need for further research to confirm its safety and effectiveness in humans.

In this study, novel substituted benzoyl benzoic acids and phenylacetic acids were potent and selective inhibitors of human steroid 5alpha-reductase type 2, with one compound showing promising bioavailability in rats for potential clinical evaluation.

This review highlights the potential of microneedles for immunotherapy, emphasizing their ability to enhance immune responses and reduce side effects through precise and stimuli-responsive delivery, especially in tumor treatment, while also noting the limitations and areas for improvement in current systems.

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.

This systematic review identified robust biomarkers associated with hidradenitis suppurativa and confirmed potential drugs for repurposing, highlighting key pathogenetic pathways and their links to comorbid disorders.

In this study, SNPs in genes affecting skin pigmentation were linked to each skin type's unique response to environmental stress, suggesting potential for personalized skin care products.

This study found that shallot extract may promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by reducing inflammation and modulating gene expression related to key hair growth pathways.

This review summarized and classified 32 approved synthetic and natural-identical antioxidants, examining their regulatory status, safety, pharmacological properties, and effectiveness on human health, aiming to clarify their antioxidant actions and encourage further research in the field.

This study found that Asparagus racemosus root extract significantly reduced facial sebum production and pore size in male volunteers, suggesting potential application as an anti-sebum ingredient in cosmetics.

This review evaluates the potential of natural products from marine microorganisms for cosmetic applications and reports no new experimental results, highlighting challenges and prospects in their use.

This review explored the biological properties of Punica granatum, noting its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities, and highlighted its potential as a therapeutic agent for various conditions; however, more extensive clinical trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.