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November 2012 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” This study found that diphlorethohydroxycarmalol significantly increased prostaglandin $E_2$ synthesis in HaCaT human keratinocytes by upregulating COX-1 and COX-2 expression, suggesting potential benefits from elevated $PGE_2$ production.
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February 2025 in “Toxicology in Vitro” In this study, DPHC from the brown alga Ishige okamurae demonstrated potential to prevent androgenic alopecia by inhibiting hair loss and promoting hair growth through multiple cellular mechanisms.
March 2019 in “Reactions Weekly”
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August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review reports that natural compounds show promise in slowing skin photoaging by targeting cellular pathways in keratinocytes and fibroblasts. However, comprehensive clinical studies are needed to verify their efficacy and safety.
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August 2018 This paper highlights the growing scientific interest in plant extracts for cosmetics due to their potential benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and protective properties, while emphasizing the need for quality and safety assessment to mitigate possible adverse reactions.
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study found that hydromethanolic extracts from Carthamus caeruleus L. rhizomes exhibited notable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in both in vitro and in vivo experiments, supporting its traditional medicinal uses and suggesting its potential as a source of therapeutic agents.
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June 2015 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” This review discusses the traditional uses, pharmacology, clinical applications, and toxicology of Carthami flos but reports no new clinical results, aiming to inform further research on its medicinal potential.
January 2026 in “Chemical Communications” This study found that calanthoside, a compound isolated from Calanthe species, promotes the proliferation of human hair follicle dermal papilla cells more effectively than minoxidil.
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November 2020 in “Molecules” This study found that carvone, a plant-derived compound, decreases melanin content and inhibits melanoma cell proliferation through the cAMP pathway, suggesting potential benefits for treating melanomas and other hyperpigmentation disorders.
February 2023 in “Reactions Weekly”
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May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that the methanolic extract of Carthamus caeruleus roots significantly reduced inflammation, promoted wound healing, and enhanced hair growth in experimental models, supporting its traditional use in Northern Algeria as a skincare remedy.
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July 2022 in “IBRO Neuroscience Reports” This study found that camphor and similar compounds depress neural activity in rat mechanoreceptors, suggesting that their effects may not be mediated through TRP channels.
August 2024 in “Bionatura journal :” This study found that the hydromethanolic extract of Carthamus caeruleus L. rhizome demonstrated significantly higher antioxidant and cytotoxic activities compared to the chloroformic extract, particularly against NCI-H460 lung carcinoma cells, suggesting its potential use as a traditional treatment for burns.
April 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Food Sciences” This study found that Carthamus caeruleus (L.) leaf extracts possess higher antioxidant and antibacterial activities compared to rhizome extracts, and are rich in phenolic and flavonoid compounds, suggesting potential use as a natural therapeutic agent.
In this study, researchers successfully synthesized a rigid 3a-arylhexahydropentalene-1,6-dione from the easily accessible starting material cyclopent-2-en-1-one, highlighting a structural motif common in natural products and pharmaceuticals.
October 2009 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman developed lupus after taking hydroxyurea for two years.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Natural Products” In this study, researchers isolated new compounds from the plant *Calanthe cardioglossa* and found that five of these compounds, particularly calancardin B, significantly reduced TNF-α levels in immune cells relevant to multiple sclerosis, suggesting potential for immunomodulatory effects.
October 2017 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study reports that while DCP had similar treatment efficacy in propylene glycol and isopropanol for alopecia areata, the formulation in isopropanol was better tolerated.
January 1982 in “Clin-Alert” Some medications caused temporary health issues that improved after stopping the drugs, but two patients died from liver problems linked to carbamazepine.
August 2024 in “Repozitorij Farmaceutsko-biokemijskog fakulteta (Sveučilišta u Zagrebu)” This study reports that a carbopol gel formulation with melatonin shows potential for extended drug release and biocompatibility in dermal applications due to its favorable bio-pharmaceutical properties.
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June 2021 in “Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine” In this case study, a man's hair and nail symptoms, following dental treatments, resolved with mesalazine therapy after investigating suspected clindamycin allergy and diagnosing mucosal changes.
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, Carthamus caeruleus root juice exhibited in vitro anti-inflammatory effects by stabilizing human erythrocyte membranes and inhibiting albumin denaturation, as well as showing potential inhibition of COX-2 through in silico analysis; however, further research is needed to confirm efficacy and mechanisms.
January 2023 in “Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities” In this study, the n-hexane fraction of Carthamus oxyacantha methanolic extract exhibited significant 5α-reductase inhibitory activity in vitro, suggesting potential therapeutic use for benign prostatic hyperplasia through DHT inhibition.
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April 2000 in “Contact dermatitis” In this report, a 19-year-old Japanese man experienced severe and prolonged urticarial reactions following treatment with diphenylcyclopropenone for alopecia universalis, emphasizing the need for caution with potent sensitizers.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a hydrogel containing extracts from azadirachta indica and tridax procumbens for treating seborrheic dermatitis, finding it passed various tests, including skin irritation and stability, suggesting potential future applications in herbal formulations.
March 2023 in “Reactions Weekly”
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August 2017 in “Synlett” This study reports a novel method for synthesizing substituted hydantoins, including the anticonvulsant drug ethotoin, using safer reagents and fewer steps compared to conventional protocols.
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February 2017 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that the cocrystal of mycophenolic acid with isonicotinamide significantly improved solubility and dissolution rate, while two other cocrystals showed decreased performance in these areas.
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study suggests that combining monoammonium glycyrrhizinate/glycine/DL-methionine tablets with 5% carpronium chloride may reduce alopecia areata area more effectively than carpronium chloride alone, particularly in patients with allergic factors.
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January 2000 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, the researchers observed that the transdermal permeation mechanisms of diclofenac salts differ based on counterions, with varying pathways and routes for passive and iontophoretic transport.