This integrative literature review reported that herbal therapies may be a promising alternative for treating hair disorders like androgenetic alopecia, potentially offering similar efficacy to conventional treatments but with fewer side effects.
This study reviews 10 herbal supplements, including Berberine and Cinnamon, as alternative treatments for PCOS, noting they are more accessible and affordable than conventional medications, especially in low-resource settings, though further clinical research is needed.
This study concluded that phytotherapy offers a potentially effective and safer alternative to conventional treatments for androgenetic alopecia by reducing hair loss progression without the usual adverse effects.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study conducted on rabbits, conventional blood treated with 120% sodium citrate was observed to achieve the highest platelet recovery and enrichment coefficient, while altering sodium citrate concentrate affected levels of growth factors PDGF and TGF-β1 after plasma activation.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” In this study, researchers reported that conventional treatments for folliculitis decalvans, which include steroids and antibiotics, are often ineffective, with many patients experiencing frequent recurrences of this scarring scalp disorder.
This study found that plucked hair follicles exhibited a higher growth rate than conventional one-hair micrografts in vitro, suggesting they may be a less invasive alternative for hair transplantation.
August 2019 in “Chin J Naut Med & Hyperbar Med” This study found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy, when added to conventional treatment for androgenetic alopecia, significantly improved therapeutic outcomes compared to conventional treatment alone.
This study found that niosomal aminexil was more clinically effective for hair growth than conventional aminexil solutions, and that niosomes facilitated aminexil penetration through rat skin without propylene glycol.
May 2023 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” This editorial discusses the experiences and highlights of the Dermatology Nurses' Association's annual convention, including educational sessions about skin conditions and nursing strategies, and emphasizes the importance of continuing education and involvement in health policy and advocacy for dermatology nursing professionals.
July 2022 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” This editorial summarizes key dermatological insights and learnings from the 2022 Dermatology Nurses' Association Convention, covering conditions like lichen sclerosus and melanoma, and issues related to nail disorders and skin of color.
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September 2010 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that using a Picosecond IR Laser (PIRL) on mouse skin led to less tissue damage and scarring compared to conventional surgical lasers and tools.
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January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” This study found that finasteride-loaded liposomal formulations achieved significantly higher skin permeation and deposition compared to conventional gels and solutions, suggesting potential for effective topical application.
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March 2009 in “Die Pharmazie” This study describes the development of nanostructured lipid carriers for minoxidil as a potential alternative to conventional topical solutions, showing promise for use in topical formulations.
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study concluded that a combined once-daily solution of 5% minoxidil and 0.01% tretinoin is as effective and safe as the conventional twice-daily 5% minoxidil application for treating androgenetic alopecia in men.
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October 1955 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” This study found that male germ-free rats fed semisynthetic diets do not grow as rapidly as their conventional counterparts and require dietary biotin for normal metabolism and folic acid biosynthesis.
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September 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study found that minoxidil nanoparticles increased drug delivery to hair follicles and improved hair growth more effectively in mice than conventional minoxidil formulations.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This study found that FLASH radiation within a Spread-out Bragg Peak retained its normal tissue-sparing effect compared to conventional radiation, with a 40% reduction in acute skin damage and an 18% reduction in fibrotic development in mice.
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October 2003 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that while dexamethasone-cyclophosphamide pulse therapy is relatively free from hypertension and diabetes compared to conventional steroids in pemphigus patients, it frequently causes generalized weakness and flushing.
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January 2006 in “Analytical Sciences” This study found that the FIA-amperometric method for minoxidil quantification in pharmaceutical preparations provided accurate results comparable to the conventional UV technique, indicating no systematic errors.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This research reported that a newly developed adhesive wound dressing (SIS/PAA/LAP) demonstrated higher tissue adhesion and burst strength compared to conventional products, and improved tissue repair outcomes in animal models, suggesting potential for enhanced wound healing applications.
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April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” This study found that minoxidil effectively reduced blood pressure in patients with severe hypertension and renal failure resistant to conventional drugs, though side effects like hirsutism and edema were common.
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September 2008 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study compared the echocardiographic profiles of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome to those of healthy subjects using conventional methods and tissue Doppler imaging, but it reports no specific findings here.
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March 2012 in “Mass spectrometry letters” This study observed that the isotope-dilution GC-MS technique can assess 5α-reductase activity more effectively than conventional methods in rat liver S9 fractions, particularly at low testosterone levels.
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November 2022 in “BMC Women s Health” This study found that Sudanese breast cancer survivors receiving hormonal or HER2-targeted therapies had better quality of life compared to those on conventional therapy.
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January 2021 in “PubMed” This review discusses the pathogenesis and management of hidradenitis suppurativa, examining conventional treatments and exploring botulinum toxin type A as a potential therapeutic option, but it reports no new clinical results.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study reported that encapsulating minoxidil in transferosomes and transethosomes can enhance skin permeability and drug retention compared to its conventional formulation, potentially increasing efficacy in androgenic alopecia treatment while reducing side effects, especially when transethosomes contain oleic acid.
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October 2013 This study found that microemulsion and microemulsion-based hydrogels may offer a more effective and sustained topical delivery method for minoxidil compared to conventional solutions for hair loss treatment.
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review describes advanced drug delivery systems for dithranol aimed at overcoming stability issues and skin irritation seen in conventional formulations, highlighting options like nanoparticles and liposomes for improved psoriasis treatment.
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February 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” In this case study, a 39-year-old Japanese woman with severe alopecia areata demonstrated complete hair regrowth after one year using a combination of 0.5% delgocitinib ointment and excimer laser, suggesting potential efficacy and safety compared to conventional treatments.
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December 2022 in “Skin Research and Technology” This article provides guidelines and indices for a three-point cantilever bending test to measure mechanical properties of hair treated with both conventional and naturally-derived styling polymers, reporting no new experimental results.