8 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study investigated the effects of the 60% alcohol extract from Alnus sibirica and its active compound, oregonin, on hair health, observing anti-oxidative and anti-apoptotic benefits in human hair dermal papilla cells exposed to oxidative stress, suggesting potential as natural materials for hair loss prevention.
8 citations
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August 2018 in “Drug testing and analysis” This study observed that ethyl glucuronide (EtG) concentrations in hair decreased significantly during an abstinent period, suggesting possible wash-out effects or other factors affecting EtG levels.
8 citations
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June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain peptides can prevent hair loss in young rats caused by a cancer drug.
8 citations
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April 1990 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” This study found that a combination of cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol over one year did not affect glucose tolerance but increased total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides in patients with moderate hyperandrogenism.
8 citations
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November 1978 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, cyproterone acetate was found to be effective in treating 'idiopathic' hirsutism, while a combination of ethinyloestradiol and lynoestrenol reduced hair growth in fewer patients despite uniformly lowering testosterone levels.
7 citations
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October 2017 in “Artificial Cells Nanomedicine and Biotechnology” This research observed that finasteride-loaded ethosomes showed improved permeation across rat skin and human cadaver scalp skin compared to unencapsulated finasteride, potentially enhancing delivery to hair follicle units.
7 citations
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May 2017 in “Behavioural brain research” This study found that manipulating neuroactive steroids during early development stages in male rats influences alcohol-induced locomotor sensitivity, suggesting their role in addiction vulnerability.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study found that ethanolic and petroleum ether extracts of Cuscuta reflexa, as well as an isolate from these extracts, improved hair growth and follicle characteristics in androgen-induced alopecia in rats.
7 citations
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July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews various hair transplant techniques and procedures across different ethnic groups but does not provide new clinical results, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in diverse populations.
7 citations
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August 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reported improvement of psoriatic onychopachydermoperiostitis symptoms with the use of etanercept.
7 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that the incidence of telogen effluvium nearly tripled during the pandemic, with significant increases in Hispanic and non-White populations, and suggested comorbidities combined with COVID-19 positivity may raise the risk.
7 citations
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April 2013 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” This case report highlights a potential association between etanercept, a TNF-α blocker, and the onset of alopecia areata, suggesting complex interactions between anti-TNF-α treatments and hair follicle growth.
6 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review discusses the traditional uses, chemical components, and biological activities of Calanthe species, reporting no new findings; it underscores the need for conservation and further pharmacological research.
6 citations
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October 2016 in “Contraception” This study found that most UK women prescribed cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol before and after 2013 had conditions aligning with approved indications and prior acne treatment.
6 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that 12 cycles of chlormadinone acetate in hormonal contraceptives significantly improved oily skin and hair quality, enhancing psychosocial well-being in healthy women.
6 citations
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June 2008 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This paper discusses a case of acrodermatitis continua that was resistant to treatment with etanercept, highlighting the therapeutic challenges faced, but reports no new research results.
6 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” This article details the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options for an Aboriginal Canadian male with perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens, without reporting new study results.
6 citations
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August 2019 in “Indian drugs” This review discusses ethosomal delivery systems for topical drugs, highlighting their potential to improve treatment efficacy for conditions like herpes labialis and male pattern baldness, and reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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November 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Reviews/Bioinformatics Trends/Pharmacognosy review” This systematic review highlights the diverse uses and bioactivities of Impatiens plants, particularly their antimicrobial, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, anti-anaphylactic, and antioxidant properties, while noting the need for more research to validate their ethnobotanical applications and isolate major bioactive compounds.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Brain Research Bulletin” This study found that etifoxine pretreatment reduced neuroinflammation and improved cognitive function in LPS-induced neuroinflammation in mice, potentially through increased neurosteroid synthesis and reduced apoptosis.
5 citations
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July 2020 in “PubMed” This study found that EE/CPA and EE/DES were both effective in reducing hirsutism in patients with PCOS, with no additional benefit from adding low-dose metformin.
5 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study reviewed the genetic and phenotypic aspects of Olmsted syndrome, highlighting pathogenic mutations in TRPV3 and MBTPS2 genes and their association with specific skin manifestations like symmetrical keratoderma and hyperkeratotic plaques.
5 citations
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August 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” In this study, the researchers reported that while both propylene glycol and sodium lauryl sulfate enhanced finasteride's skin deposition, ethanol was the only effective enhancer of finasteride's permeation through the skin.
5 citations
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February 2020 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study, ethanol extracts of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaves were found to promote hair growth in mice, with 10% concentration shown to be most effective over a 25-day observation period.
5 citations
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July 1987 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” This study found that a combined oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel appeared effective in temporarily treating ovarian hyperandrogenism in adolescents, with reductions in hormone levels and ovarian volume observed.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “Jurnal Pengolahan Hasil Perikanan Indonesia” In this study, researchers reported that compounds from Bruguiera gymnorhiza leaves showed anti-inflammatory potential in in silico analyses, with favorable drug properties and specific binding to the IKKβ receptor, suggesting possible development into anti-inflammatory drugs.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study identified a recurrent mutation in the endothelin receptor type A associated with mandibulofacial dysostosis with alopecia, and proposed a mechanism involving increased ligand affinity due to structural changes.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “Jurnal teknologi” This study found that Kaempferia galanga ethanolic extract has potential as an antifungal agent in an oil-in-water cream formulation, exhibiting stable physicochemical properties in laboratory tests.
4 citations
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October 2017 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that hair tonics with 5% and 10% licorice extract promoted hair growth in rabbits similarly to 2% minoxidil and were generally safe, although they caused mild eye irritation at the 2.5% concentration.
4 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” This study reports that a 30% ethanol extract of a plant mixture enhanced hair growth in human hair dermal papilla cells and mice, suggesting potential use in hair growth products.