January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” This study evaluated formulations of a cream containing turmeric and ginger extracts for inhibiting underarm hair growth, finding that the formulation with 15% stearic acid and 3% triethanolamine had the most optimal physical characteristics and potential for cosmetic development.
January 2005 in “Journal of Shandong Univenity” This study found that epidermal stem cells are located in rats' hair follicle bulge regions, and the methods used to isolate and culture these cells in vitro are feasible.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” In this study, a herbal preparation inhibited the conversion of testosterone to DHT and its binding on hair roots in vitro, suggesting potential as an alternative treatment for androgenic alopecia without the safety concerns associated with finasteride.
56 citations
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January 2023 in “Genes & Diseases” This study discusses a hypothesis for repurposing non-cancer drugs and combining micronutrients to target cancer and cancer stem cells with fewer side effects, suggesting a potential new approach for more effective cancer therapy.
January 2024 in “Biochemistry Research International” This study found that compounds from Ziziphus spina-christi roots exhibited promising antibacterial and antioxidant activities, supporting its traditional medicinal use.
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June 2018 in “Engineering in Life Sciences” This review discusses advancements in plant cell culture technology for producing potent natural cosmetic ingredients and reports no new experimental results.
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January 2018 in “Stem Cells International” This review discusses autologous tissue engineering strategies and skin-derived stem cell transplantation products, noting clinical challenges and highlighting ongoing trial activities, without reporting new clinical outcomes.
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May 2024 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This case report suggests that clomiphene citrate can effectively restore fertility in some men with a long history of anabolic steroid abuse, though individual responses to treatment vary.
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February 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This review discusses the chemical composition and traditional medicinal uses of Eruca sativa, particularly its potential applications in topical preparations for hair growth and treating skin infections, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2020
This study found that stem cell therapy before follicular unit extraction may improve hair restoration outcomes on scarred scalp tissue.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that after 6 months of taking an oral supplement, patients with chronic telogen effluvium or androgenetic alopecia experienced a statistically significant increase in hair density and overall improved hair appearance compared to those taking a placebo, with the supplement being well tolerated.
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July 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using patient's own hair cells can effectively heal chronic leg ulcers.
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January 2024 in “Cell Transplantation” This study reviews various factors affecting mesenchymal stem cell transplantation efficacy, including platelet concentrate composition, donor characteristics, and environmental influences, and examines strategies for optimizing outcomes through preconditioning and combined therapies in regenerative medicine.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the dual nature of Abrus precatorius Linn., known for its toxic compound abrin and medicinal potential. The research emphasizes its traditional uses, phytochemical diversity, and pharmacological effects, while calling for standardization and controlled trials to ensure safety and efficacy in therapeutic applications.
February 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” This study found that combining natural extracts significantly boosted the stem cell functions of dermal papilla cells by enhancing β-catenin stability, promoting hair growth potential in vitro.
April 2026 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” August 2010 in “Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics Research” In this study, using far-infrared oily cream for massage therapy was associated with increased normal cell telomere length and improvements in stress-induced hair and skin conditions.
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January 2013 in “Humana Press eBooks” This chapter describes procedures for isolating and purifying murine epithelial progenitors and assessing their ex vivo propagation capacity, but presents no new experimental results.
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January 2009 in “The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine” In this study, Scutellaria baicalensis was observed to reduce tissue damage and inhibit 5α-reductase expression in a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that stem cells can temporarily act as non-professional phagocytes during hair cycle regeneration by clearing apoptotic cells through a process requiring local lipids and retinoids for activation, providing insights into their dual role in maintaining tissue integrity.
January 2008 in “Lishizhen Medicine and Materia Medica Research” This study found that the n-butanol extract from Untica mairei Levl's roots significantly inhibited 5α-reductase activity in an in vitro model using rat prostate enzyme.
April 2026 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports”
May 2024 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” In a study using mice, researchers observed that Cacumen platycladi fermented with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CCFM1348—both as postbiotics and synbiotics—promoted hair growth, potentially by engaging the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and enhancing growth factor expression.
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January 2012 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This study identified key components of melanocyte stem cell niches that maintain stem cells in a dormant state and established a culture system that potentially replicates some aspects of in vivo stem cell activity.
June 2026 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
January 2026 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This review discusses the potential of umbilical cord blood and umbilical cord-derived stem cells in treating various chronic diseases by highlighting their regenerative abilities and ethical advantages as well as the translational challenges and clinical implications.
4 citations
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January 2013 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” This review examines recent developments in tooth regeneration therapies using mesenchymal stem cells, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review found that Seenthil Chooranam, a traditional Siddha formulation, has potential therapeutic benefits for various diseases due to its pharmacological properties and bioactive compounds, though further research is needed to confirm its safety and clinical effectiveness.
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May 2013 in “Andrologia” This study identified several herbs, including Ganoderma lucidum and Urtica dioica, that showed promising 5α-reductase inhibitory activity suggesting potential use in managing androgenic disorders.