February 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This article reviews acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a neurological condition with demyelination of the central nervous system, and reports no new clinical findings; diagnosis is made by exclusion.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” In this study, the researchers investigated the plant Vitex negundo and its active ingredients, noting that both natural and synthetic derivatives exhibit concentrated biological activity, which may explain the plant's traditional use in treating various ailments such as depression, malaria, and skin diseases.
This study utilized polarized light microscopy to examine hair shafts in ten children with rare genetic disorders, such as Netherton syndrome and ectodermal dysplasia, providing valuable diagnostic insights into hair thickness, composition, and structural irregularities associated with these conditions.
This research explores the use of serial block-face scanning electron microscopy to model the complex architecture of sheep wool fibres, focusing on the role and distribution of para- and ortho-cortical cells in determining wool curliness, though the mechanism remains unclear.
August 2024 in “Life Science Alliance” This study found that topical application of TGF-β mimic promoted enhanced wound healing and tissue regeneration in mice, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic option for improving wound healing.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that extracts of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC-extract) and their protein components (MSC-protein) enhanced the proliferation and migration of periodontal ligament cells and induced significant periodontal tissue regeneration, showing potential as a new cell-free treatment for periodontal disease.
March 2024 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” In this study, Derma Genie™-H001 was shown to reduce inflammation, counteract oxidative and UVB-induced damage, and support hair growth-related gene expression in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting its potential as a functional cosmetic ingredient to alleviate hair loss symptoms.
March 2024 in “Journal of medicinal plants studies” This review comprehensively examines the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant, detailing its distribution, physical and chemical properties, bioactive compounds, ethnomedicinal uses, and potential toxicity, providing a broad understanding of its characteristics and health implications.
March 2024 in “Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences” This study reported that the Pamona indigenous community near Lake Poso, Indonesia, relies on 21 macrofungi species for diverse uses, including food and medicine, helping to address malnutrition and disease prevention.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical” In this study, black rice extract ointment was found to enhance hair follicle growth in Wistar rats, with 10% to 30% formulations showing progressively greater hair growth after 21 days, attributed to the high antioxidant content.
February 2024 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this case report, treatment with ivermectin, antihistamines, vitamin B complex, and sulfur soap reduced skin lesions and itching in a 5-month-old dog diagnosed with demodecosis after 14 days.
January 2024 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” This review analyzes various studies indicating that liquorice may offer dermatological benefits due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, potentially aiding in acne, eczema, dandruff, skin pigmentation, collagen synthesis, and hair growth.
January 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research” In this report, the authors describe a case where a child developed alopecia areata after receiving the fifth dose of a rabies vaccine, suggesting that the vaccine may predispose to this autoimmune hair loss by affecting immune regulation.
December 2023 in “Advances in economics, management and political sciences” This study found that consumers do not prefer anti-hair loss products over regular hair care products, suggesting that companies should focus on factors like purchase willingness instead of the specific causes of hair loss.
December 2023 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that combining lecithin reverse wormlike micelles with isopropyl myristate enhanced the skin permeability of a model hydrophilic drug, facilitated by interactions with sebum in hair follicles.
November 2023 in “Manuju” This paper discusses the complex relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperprolactinemia, noting a decrease in prolactin levels following bromocriptine treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
November 2023 in “Acta scientific pharmaceutical sciences” This study reviewed the current analytical techniques for estimating finasteride, a drug used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, acute urine retention, and male pattern hair loss.
October 2023 in “Scientific reports” In this study, researchers found that the synthetic stress hormone dexamethasone caused opposite effects on hair growth-related proteins, reducing SFRP2 and increasing SFRP3, which respectively stimulate and inhibit hair follicle cell proliferation in human dermal papilla cells.
June 2023 in “Sains Malaysiana” This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of a cinchonine nanostructured lipid carrier serum for hair growth in mouse models, finding that it significantly increased hair length and enhanced follicle penetration compared to controls, with no notable irritation observed.
May 2023 in “Jurnal Sains Insani” This study focused on Shaykh Abbas Kuta Karang, a prominent 19th-century Malay scholar, and his influential medical manuscript, Al-Rahmah fi al-Tib wa al-Hikmah, which documents traditional Malay medical knowledge spanning human anatomy, dietary principles, and treatments for various illnesses.
May 2023 in “Pharma xplore : jurnal sains dan ilmu farmasi” In an animal study, researchers found that a hair tonic containing a 1:1 ratio of kelor and rambutan leaf extracts led to similar hair growth in rabbits compared to a minoxidil control, with average hair lengths of 3 cm versus 2.025 cm, respectively.
April 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This study concluded that an Emulgel formulation containing Tridax procumbens extract showed promising wound healing and antimicrobial activity, with improved physical properties in the F2 formulation.
March 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” In this study, an Emulgel containing Tridax procumbens extract was formulated and found to have promising physical properties and antimicrobial activity for wound healing.
March 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study identified numerous nutraceutical components in unripe fruits of three Musa species, potentially valuable for developing pharmaceuticals that promote human health.
February 2023 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” This article reviews a tabletop microscopy method for recording electromagnetic radiation from tissues, using hair follicles as a model, and presents no new clinical findings.
This study found that while iron depletion through phlebotomies is safe for women with functional ovarian hyperandrogenism, it does not improve their cardio-metabolic profile and may reduce non-enzymatic antioxidant capacity.
August 2022 in “Revista de la Universidad Industrial de Santander/Salud UIS” This case report details a 37-year-old woman with alopecia areata who experienced significant hair regrowth after psychological stress-triggered hair loss, following treatment with topical corticosteroids and tofacitinib.
July 2022 in “L Endocrinologo” This case report describes a 77-year-old woman with female pattern hair loss and elevated testosterone levels, who showed no improvement with minoxidil and lacked adrenal tumors on imaging.
July 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” In this study, topical azelaic acid cream 20% was observed to show acceptable efficacy for treating localized alopecia areata of the scalp, offering a potential therapeutic alternative to topical clobetasol ointment 0.05%.
June 2022 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” In this study, researchers identified high levels of multidrug resistance in E. coli samples from broiler chickens in Malang Regency, with all positive samples resistant to multiple antibiotics including Erythromycin, Bacitracin, and Amoxicillin.