This study reviews the medicinal uses of Catharanthus roseus, highlighting its production of valuable anticancer alkaloids like vincristine and vinblastine, and its applications in treating diabetes, hypertension, and infections, but also notes potential side effects such as nausea and myelosuppression, especially at high doses.
March 2023 in “Aktualʹnì pitannâ farmacevtičnoï ì medičnoï nauki ta praktiki” This study found that a 2% minoxidil cream and a gel-based shampoo with 1% minoxidil plus plant extracts showed significant hair growth and follicle-protective effects in laboratory rats with experimental alopecia.
October 2008 in “Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice” The article concludes that recent legal rulings have strengthened the protection of pharmaceutical patents against generic competition.
This case study highlights a 38-year-old woman with lichen planopilaris experiencing gingival hypertrophy linked to high serum cyclosporine levels and relevant dosage, which improved after reducing the cyclosporine dose.
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medicine” This review found that Sansevieria trifasciata contains numerous chemical compounds and has been traditionally used to treat various ailments, with prior studies confirming its pharmacological activities such as anti-ulcer, antibacterial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anticancer effects, among others.
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April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that oral tofacitinib improved disease activity in patients with lichen planopilaris, suggesting it may be a promising treatment option for this condition.
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July 2018 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” This article reviews the usage of medicinal plants for treating certain conditions in European Turkey, detailing the plants' parts, preparatory methods, and traditional therapeutic applications but reports no new experimental results.
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.
September 2016 in “Medical Journal of Australia” Planting trees and doing yoga might make you feel better; yoga can help with asthma symptoms, and certain treatments can improve female hair loss.
May 2024 in “Current perspectives on medicinal and aromatic plants” This mini review explores the potential of herbal testosterone 5α-reductase inhibitors for treating androgenetic alopecia, suggesting they might offer fewer side effects and better tolerability than traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
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January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treating primary cicatricial alopecia is difficult and requires evidence-based methods.
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May 2001 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” This review reports that topical tacrolimus appears to be a safe and effective short-term treatment for inflammatory skin disorders, though further study is needed to assess long-term safety and efficacy.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that increasing En1 expression in mouse epidermis can convert cutaneous appendages to eccrine sweat glands, suggesting a role for En1 in eccrine gland development.
This study outlines a planned double-blind, randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of two different doses of PRP injections for moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, focusing on variations in symptom severity, ultrasound parameters, and nerve electrophysiology, though results are not yet reported.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that the hydroalcoholic extract of the Dorema aucheri plant, especially at a 5% concentration, enhanced diabetic wound healing in male rats, improving re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, and neovascularization more effectively than other tested concentrations.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This article discusses the potential of Bhringraj, a plant used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, for its significant bioactive compounds and therapeutic applications, emphasizing the importance of its extraction processes and its demonstrated non-toxic nature in rat and mice studies at high doses.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” This review analyzes the traditional Iranian medicine uses of Citrullus colocynthis and compares them with modern phytotherapy findings, reporting no new clinical results but noting safety concerns and dosage considerations.
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November 2024 in “Molecular Medicine” This review highlights that hormones significantly influence the wound healing process by coordinating cellular and molecular activities, and hormonal therapy is emerging as a promising treatment, with current research focusing on optimizing dosages and minimizing side effects.
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May 2023 in “Life” This review summarizes the mechanisms by which Plumbagin, a naphthoquinone derived from plants, may impact inflammation and explores its potential biological effects, highlighting areas that require further comprehensive research before considering it for therapeutic use.
This study observed that in a real-world clinical setting in Greece, belimumab effectively controlled disease activity in lupus patients and allowed for a reduction in glucocorticoid dosage, with more pronounced benefits seen in patients who were serologically active at the start of treatment.
This study suggests that Myrtus communis shows promising effects for various conditions like GERD, menstrual bleeding, and wound healing in clinical trials, though some adverse effects may occur with systemic administration of myrtle essential oil.
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June 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” The researchers reviewed cepharanthine, a long-used bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid, for its antiviral properties, including significant inhibition of SARS-CoV-2. They discussed cepharanthine's other pharmacological actions, highlighted plasma membrane fluidity as a key antiviral mechanism, and examined its safety, bioavailability, and potential for new clinical applications.
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May 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review highlights the need for tailored hormonal treatment strategies for non-binary transgender individuals, emphasizing personalized care to enhance psychological well-being and quality of life.
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January 2013 in “Case reports in emergency medicine” This case study reports that Citrullus colocynthis can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including rectorrhagia and mucosal erosion, highlighting the need for awareness of its potential side effects.
January 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda Campus” In this review, researchers reported that Psoralea corylifolia, extensively used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, exhibits various pharmacological activities, including antioxidant and antidiabetic effects, and is primarily used for treating skin diseases. The authors suggest further clinical trials to explore its therapeutic potential.
This study found that anise ethanol extract at 10% and 20% doses positively influenced hair growth in mice, showing effects similar to Minoxidil.
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May 2017 in “Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis” This case report observed that a 20-year-old female with recurrent DVTs experienced reversible alopecia with various anticoagulants, except fondaparinux which allowed long-term treatment without this side effect.
The interdisciplinary approach improved the quality of life for a Parkinson's patient and eased staff workload.
September 2020 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This article reviews the challenges of managing chemotherapy's adverse effects and suggests that individualized, multidisciplinary treatment strategies are crucial to improving patient outcomes and life expectancy; it presents no new clinical results.
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February 2015 This chapter reviews rosemary's traditional uses, compounds, mechanisms, and contraindications but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting its historical and culinary significance.