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August 2006 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers identified and examined males with 17 beta-HSD3 deficiency in a highly inbred Arab population, noting genetic findings and the progression of male characteristics despite being raised as females initially.
P-3074 effectively blocks scalp DHT better than oral finasteride.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, D-OCT imaging revealed distinct structural and vascular changes in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, highlighting the technique's potential for diagnosing and monitoring the condition's activity.
January 2022 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study found that a polyherbal gel made from guava leaves, amla, and aloe is effective against candidiasis on the skin, with additional benefits of nourishing hair and preventing premature graying.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Chromatography A” This study describes an analytical technique combining field-enhanced sample stacking with dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction, offering improved sensitivity for detecting finasteride and its metabolite in urine samples from patients treated for androgenetic alopecia.
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June 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This paper presents consensus guidelines for standardized diagnostic criteria and assessment methods for frontal fibrosing alopecia to improve clinical research and data collection globally.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed and tested an herbal antidandruff shampoo using plant extracts like neem, fenugreek seed, aloe vera, and clove, demonstrating antibacterial and antifungal activity against common scalp microbes and offering a potential natural alternative for dandruff treatment.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
January 2002 in “China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics” This study compared shampoos and found that shampoo D, containing polyquaternium-10, guar gum, and dimethicone, was most effective in restoring chemically permed hair.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the HPCH-based formulation P-08–016 may facilitate finasteride deposition in the dermis, potentially offering an alternative to systemic therapy by minimizing systemic absorption.
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January 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that dexamethasone effectively suppressed DHEAS levels in women with elevated levels using much lower doses than previously thought, without significant adverse effects.
This study developed and validated three analytical techniques for the simultaneous quantification of Finasteride and Tamsulosin Hydrochloride in pharmaceutical dosage forms, with proven accuracy and precision.
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June 1999 in “Statistical Methods in Medical Research” This paper reviews the role of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modeling in drug development, emphasizing its application for drug dosing guidance, safety resolution, and therapeutic monitoring improvement, without presenting new clinical results.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” This study found that women with lower 2D:4D ratios and fewer middle-phalangeal hairs reported more adverse side effects from oral contraceptives, suggesting these features may predict hormonal contraceptive side effects.
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November 2005 in “Life sciences” This study indicates that vitamin D3 administration may protect rat hair follicles from radiation-induced damage, as evidenced by maintained follicle numbers and increased Vitamin D receptor activity in treated skin.
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June 2025 in “Pharmacognosy Research” This study found that a polyherbal sunscreen cream, F4, containing Camellia sinensis, Vitis vinifera, and Silybum marianum extracts demonstrated strong antioxidant and photoprotective properties, similar to synthetic sunscreens.
July 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This study developed a validated UV spectrophotometric method that can be used to accurately determine finasteride content in bulk and pharmaceutical formulations.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed and evaluated a polyherbal hair growth serum using natural ingredients like fenugreek, rosemary, and hibiscus, and found it to be a stable, effective, and safe alternative to synthetic hair care products, with good user compliance from its roll-on applicator.
June 2024 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” This study observed that chronic and acute exposure to finasteride negatively impacted development, reproduction, and gene expression in Daphnia magna, highlighting the environmental risks of this pharmaceutical for freshwater ecosystems.
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February 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This review highlights the efficacy of transdermal testosterone therapy in improving sexual function in women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, though approved formulations and long-term safety data are limited.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed and tested three formulations of a herbal hair serum containing ingredients like Aloe vera and rose water, finding that all formulations exhibited acceptable properties for scalp application, with the H3 batch shown to have superior viscosity, homogeneity, and stability.
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July 2020 in “Reviews in separation sciences” This study developed a simple method to determine finasteride, indapamide, and tiemonium methylsulfate in pharmaceuticals by using their ability to form silver nanoparticles measurable via spectrophotometry.
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August 2023 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” This study developed granular hydrogels with reversible interparticle cross-linking, finding they offer high mechanical stability and enhance cell recruitment, making them promising for injectable and 3D printable scaffolds in tissue engineering and therapeutic delivery.
January 2024 in “Forte Journal” This study found that formula 4 of the citronella and coconut oil combination promoted rabbit hair growth comparably to the positive control.
In this retrospective case series, therapeutic responses to immunomodulatory and incretin-based therapies for Dercum's disease showed considerable individual variation, suggesting these treatments might be exploratory options when surgery isn't feasible, though further controlled studies are needed for definitive conclusions.
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.
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January 2001 in “Biomedical Research” This study found that peptidylarginine deiminase type III and trichohyalin are coincidentally expressed in the infant rat hair follicle, but trichohyalin deimination occurs after their expression during development.
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November 1984 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Vitamin D3 affects cell differentiation in specific skin areas.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a polyherbal hair serum containing neem, hibiscus, and curry leaves, reporting good stability, beneficial effects on hair texture, dandruff reduction, and potential hair growth stimulation, suggesting it as a safe alternative to synthetic hair care products.
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February 2016 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that 3D microtissue models of dermal papilla cells can enhance the ability to induce hair-follicle neogenesis in vivo, offering potential for controlled cell production in follicle regeneration.