September 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study evaluated a chemically modified siRNA, AR-27 E-Chol, which effectively promoted hair regrowth and reduced androgen receptor gene expression in a DHT-induced mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its potential as a novel therapeutic candidate.
November 1993 in “PubMed” This review discusses causes and treatments for hirsutism in women and reports no new clinical results.
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May 2024 in “Macromolecular Bioscience” This study synthesized a temperature-sensitive hydrogel with strong antibacterial capabilities against S. aureus and E. coli, demonstrated via in vitro and in vivo tests, suggesting potential for antibiotic-free clinical applications when activated by near-infrared light.
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March 2020 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” This case report noted that HIV-infected men who have sex with men are at a higher risk of syphilis, requiring careful staging and prolonged serologic monitoring to assess treatment success.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Ibnu Sina (JIIS) Ilmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan” In this study, researchers developed a hair tonic using shallots (Allium cepa L.) and found that its F2 formulation was as effective as the positive control in promoting hair growth on the 21st day and remained stable over 28 weeks of testing.
July 2024 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” This study highlights the importance of identifying the various causes of hair loss in children to enable accurate diagnosis and management, emphasizing that proper treatment, including psychosocial support, can prevent a decline in their quality of life.
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January 2019 in “Endocrinology and metabolism” This study found that among Filipino women, a modified Ferriman-Gallwey score of 7 or above indicates hirsutism and is significantly associated with elevated calculated free testosterone.
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January 2017 in “Nutrition Research and Practice” In this study, corn silk extract treatment improved symptoms of testosterone-induced BPH by reducing specific mRNA expression and decreasing levels of 5α-R2, DHT, and PSA.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Menopausal Medicine” This review discusses gender-affirming hormone therapies in South Korea, detailing the available treatment regimens and associated side effects, but reports no new clinical findings.
August 2019 in “Jurnal Biosains Pascasarjana” In this study, acupuncture therapy targeting specific points significantly reduced hair loss in women aged 31-50 with androgenic alopecia.
This study found that supraphysiological and physiological androgen levels inhibited U937 macrophages' phagocytosis of MRSA compared to untreated controls, but AR antagonism reversed this effect, suggesting targeting AR or using 5alpha-reductase inhibitors might aid bacterial clearance in elderly males' chronic wounds.
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November 2021 in “Ultrasonography” This study found that applying low-intensity ultrasound enhanced hair growth on the treated area of mice with androgenic alopecia, potentially by affecting the action of finasteride.
May 2019 in “Journal of Acupuncture Research” This study found that pharmacopuncture and topical application of Sebalgukhwa-san extract improved hair growth, density, and thickness in an alopecia mouse model without affecting liver function.
July 2004 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that oral finasteride is safe, well tolerated, and effective in improving hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia, with noticeable benefits seen as early as three months into treatment.
February 2010 in “ePrints Soton (University of Southampton)” This research found that androgen bioactivity plays a role in normal female sexual differentiation, suggesting females develop within a significant androgenic environment, with implications for understanding conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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October 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found that combining hair transplantation with platelet-rich plasma led to significantly better outcomes, such as reduced hair loss area and increased hair regeneration, compared to hair transplantation alone in patients with androgenic alopecia.
October 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found that combining hair transplantation with platelet-rich plasma significantly reduced hair loss area, improved hair regeneration scores, and decreased the area of skin lesions compared to hair transplantation alone in patients with androgenic alopecia.
December 2024 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This review reports that transgender patients undergoing hormone therapy may experience acne differently, necessitating tailored treatments that take into account skin dryness and the potential need for maintenance topical treatments.
January 2012 in “Medizinisch Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft eBooks” The book provides a guide on men's health, covering both new and traditional issues, and emphasizes a multifaceted approach to understanding and addressing these problems.
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study developed and tested a new injectable hydrogel for chronic diabetic wounds, reporting significant improvements in wound healing through enhanced angiogenesis, epithelization, and reduction of inflammation and infection in animal models.
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February 2018 in “International Research Journal of Pharmacy” This study reported that an alkaloid isolated from E. alba leaves inhibited HIV-1 reverse transcriptase activity with minimal cytotoxicity, suggesting its potential as an antiviral agent.
June 2025 in “Jurnal Mandala Pharmacon Indonesia” In this study, researchers found that methanol extract from E. alba stem reduced the expression of the apoptosis marker gene Caspase-3 in T47D breast cancer cells, particularly at 100 ppm, achieving 1.859 times suppression compared to DMSO 2%.
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October 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, phage-containing hydrogels were shown to effectively treat wounds infected with E. faecalis by promoting wound healing through controlled phage release, suggesting potential to improve clinical outcomes for such infections.
September 2026 in “medRxiv” This study found that the combination of recombinant growth factors and plant-derived extracellular vesicles significantly improved scalp regulation, hair growth, thickness, and density, and reduced hair shedding in the tested formulation by Day 56.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that a chemically modified small-interfering RNA candidate, AR-27 E-Chol, effectively stimulated hair regrowth and reduced androgen receptor gene expression in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, indicating its potential as a novel therapeutic approach.
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June 2017 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” This study found that alkaloids isolated from Eclipta alba leaves showed increasing antimicrobial activity with higher concentrations, particularly against S. aureus and E. coli, suggesting potential for developing antimicrobial agents.
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January 2022 in “Current Research in Biotechnology” This study reports that soy protein isolate/hydroxyethyl cellulose nanofibrous mats embedded with diclofenac sodium and halloysite nanotubes demonstrated sustained drug release, effective antibacterial action against E. coli and B. subtilis, and maintained biocompatibility, highlighting their potential use in wound care.
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September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, solid lipid microparticles loaded with lidocaine hydrochloride were developed to effectively deliver pain relief and antimicrobial benefits for wound management, demonstrated by testing with bioengineered skin substitutes and showing effectiveness against common wound-infecting bacteria.
February 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study reported that abietic acid, derived from pine rosin, showed antimicrobial effects and reduced biofilm biomass in laboratory tests against microorganisms like Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans, suggesting potential further applications for skin infections.
December 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study introduces a spherical skin model that effectively mimics key features of human skin, offering a scalable and rapid alternative for non-animal dermatological and cosmetic testing.