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March 2025 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This publication overview describes the Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research's rigorous peer review process and their focus on genetic, biomedical, and technical knowledge research within an open access format, but does not report specific study results.
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December 2011 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” In this animal study, petroleum ether and ethanolic extracts of Abrus precatorius seeds appeared to reverse androgen-induced alopecia in male albino rats by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme, similar to finasteride.
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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February 2013 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” In this study, applying G. glabra root extract to female rats resulted in faster and more extensive hair growth than minoxidil or a control treatment.
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April 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Diphenyl ethers can potentially reduce excess oil production when applied on the skin, helping treat conditions like acne.
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December 2014 in “European Journal of Chemistry” This study synthesized and characterized new 2-hydroxypyrrolidine/piperidine derivatives using FeCl₃·6H₂O as a catalyst, but it reports no biological or clinical results.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Environmental health perspectives” Exposure to certain glycol ethers during pregnancy may be linked to lower verbal comprehension in children.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This study found that petroleum ether extract of Abrus precatorius leaves at 300 mg/kg promoted hair growth in animal models similarly to 2% minoxidil.
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August 2013 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study found that petroleum ether extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra prevented alopecia in testosterone-treated male rats, demonstrating effects comparable to the standard treatment finasteride.
May 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” In this study, a petroleum ether extract of Hemidesmus indicus seeds demonstrated hair growth-promoting effects in animal models, comparable to 2% minoxidil, by increasing the transition of hair follicles from telogen to anagen phase.
November 2012 in “International Journal of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence” This study found that the petroleum ether extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra roots promoted faster and longer hair growth in female Wistar rats compared to minoxidil and control treatments.
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December 2021 in “Toxics” In this study, PEGDE above 10,000 μg/mouse caused subcutaneous toxicity including ulceration in mice, but did not affect liver, spleen, or kidney tissues.
13 citations
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December 1977 in “Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health” This study found that exposure to heated phenyl glycidyl ether vapor caused alopecia and skin lesions in rats but not in dogs.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that acetyl zingerone methyl ether (MAZ) in hair dyes and haircare products may reduce oxidative damage, improve hair condition, and enhance the longevity and quality of dyed hair color.
April 2011 in “The Journal of Urology” This study concluded that finasteride is most cost-effective for prostate cancer chemoprevention when started at age 65 and continued until age 80.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Clinical cancer investigation journal” This theoretical study suggests that certain cannabinoid derivatives could potentially be effective as androgen receptor and 5α-reductase enzyme inhibitors, indicating they may be promising candidates for prostate cancer treatment based on their higher affinity to target proteins compared to standard drugs.
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January 1956 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that combining low-dose spironolactone with metformin provided greater clinical benefits and improved treatment compliance in women with PCOS compared to either drug alone.
8 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that combining low-dose spironolactone with metformin improved insulin resistance in PCOS patients more effectively than using either drug alone.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Mosquito Research” In this study, the combination of petroleum ether extracts from Jacquinia ruscifolia flowers and Thuja orientalis strobili demonstrated synergistic larvicidal effects against third-instar Culex quinquefasciatus larvae, achieving 100% mortality at 250 ppm with noted synergism particularly in a 1:2 ratio.
109 citations
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September 1999 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that the combination of fluticasone propionate and UV-A was much more effective for vitiligo repigmentation than either treatment used alone, with no significant adverse effects reported.
4 citations
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January 1989 This study found that growth affects selenium deposition in hair, nails, and other tissues of adult and weanling rats, indicating dietary and physiological factors may influence selenium levels.
January 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study observed significant repigmentation in localized stable vitiligo lesions treated with oral baricitinib, with even more improvement when combined with topical tacrolimus, and reported no side effects.
This study found that Complementary and Alternative Medicine practitioners manage PCOS by addressing hormonal imbalances, improving fertility, and enhancing quality of life, incorporating emotional and lifestyle support alongside specific therapies.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Finasteride's effectiveness measured by observing hair cortex changes using a cheap and easy method.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified distinct metabolic differences between PCOS patients and healthy controls, suggesting potential metabolic markers for PCOS prognosis and diagnosis.
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December 1978 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This study reported successful and cosmetically acceptable repigmentation of leukoderma in three patients using minigrafts of normally pigmented, autologous skin.
33 citations
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May 2013 in “Andrologia” This study identified several herbs, including Ganoderma lucidum and Urtica dioica, that showed promising 5α-reductase inhibitory activity suggesting potential use in managing androgenic disorders.
31 citations
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September 2009 in “Natural Product Research” In this study, petroleum ether extract of Citrullus colocynthis fruit effectively promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgen-induced alopecia, showing comparable results to the standard treatment, finasteride.
24 citations
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December 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” In this study, researchers found that petroleum ether extract of Eclipta alba significantly stimulated follicular keratinocyte proliferation and reduced TGF-β1 expression in nude mice, suggesting potential use for certain types of alopecia.