16 citations
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March 2008 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study found that formulation factors like pH, viscosity, and chemical enhancers can significantly influence intrafollicular hydrocortisone permeation in vitro, with higher pH and enhancers reducing follicular contribution.
15 citations
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January 2003 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that cold air can effectively preserve the epidermis when using an 810 nm diode laser, but it is slightly less effective than a chilled sapphire window in dark-haired pigmented pigs.
12 citations
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February 2010 in “Tetrahedron Letters” This article describes the synthesis of novel polyamine-modified minoxidil analogs and conjugates to potentially enhance minoxidil's biological activity, selectivity, and water solubility, but reports no new biological results.
10 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of visualized experiments” This study demonstrated that lactate dehydrogenase activity is notably high in quiescent hair follicle stem cells within mouse skin using a specific enzymatic activity assay.
10 citations
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in transdermal drug delivery” This review discusses the potential of follicular drug delivery systems to target the pilosebaceous unit and reports no new research findings.
9 citations
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January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study developed a high-resolution phototrichogram system that can automatically and accurately assess hair growth metrics in cosmetic trials, achieving over 90% correlation with manual measurements.
8 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology” This study examines the development and application of cultured models for gallbladder carcinoma and highlights innovations and challenges in constructing effective in vitro growth models for cancer research.
5 citations
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November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study found that water fractions of Angiopteris evecta stimulated hair growth in male rabbits, suggesting potential alopecia treatment benefits pending further research in humans.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Italian Journal of Food Science” This study found that pretreatment combining maceration with press-shear force and moist heat significantly increased the total phenolic and flavonoid contents in galactagogue herbs like banana inflorescences and Thai ginger.
3 citations
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February 2015 in “Scientific Research and Essays” This study found that S. rautanenii bark extract has an anti-proliferative effect on D. dorotocephala, suggesting it may have potential anticancer properties when evaluated using inexpensive planaria assays.
3 citations
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April 2015 in “American journal of biomedical sciences” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms of androgen action in human hair follicles and reports no new findings; the authors emphasize the need for further research to improve treatments for hair disorders.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” This review highlights that although mangiferin, a polyphenol from the mango tree, faces challenges like low solubility and bioavailability, delivery vehicles such as nanoparticles and complexes have the potential to enhance its therapeutic effectiveness in treating various diseases.
1 citations
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that oil extracts from the plants Hedyotis corymbosa, Inula racemose, and Holostemma adakodien demonstrated significant antibacterial and antifungal activity in vitro compared to standard antibiotics and antifungals.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews the use of electrospun matrices in creating tissue-engineered skin substitutes and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the need for a cell-friendly microenvironment.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review highlights that nanotechnology enhances the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of phytochemicals from medicinal plants, improving their therapeutic efficiency in disease models like cancer and infections. However, it indicates that further research is necessary to optimize formulations and ensure safety for clinical use.
January 2026 in “Nano-Micro Letters” This review discusses the principles, materials, and applications of melt electrowriting-based 4D printing for creating biomimetic scaffolds, but reports no new clinical results; it highlights recent advancements and remaining challenges in the field.
January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This review introduces the potential of metal-organic framework-based functional composite materials in tissue engineering but reports no new results, emphasizing the need for further innovation in the field.
December 2022 in “theses.fr (ABES)” This study found that microplastics on the Lebanese Mediterranean coast transport various organic and inorganic pollutants, posing threats to marine organisms and potentially human health.
January 2022 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study found that a polyherbal gel made from guava leaves, amla, and aloe is effective against candidiasis on the skin, with additional benefits of nourishing hair and preventing premature graying.
This article reviews knowledge-sharing efforts in pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Sorocaba, highlighting global collaboration on rational medicine use, without reporting new study results.
This study reports that hair samples can be used to track chronic hormone levels, revealing stress, reproductive, and sodium regulation patterns in wildebeest related to environmental factors.
75 citations
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November 2016 in “Medicines” This review discusses the properties and therapeutic potentials of beta-sitosterol, highlighting a need for more detailed studies on its mechanisms and long-term effects in humans; it reports no new results.
68 citations
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March 2002 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that nonionic liposomes were the most effective vehicle for delivering reporter genes into the skin of rat pups, compared to other liposome and nonliposome formulations.
41 citations
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October 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This meta-analysis suggests that the G allele of AR StuI polymorphism might be a potential risk factor for AGA, particularly in white populations.
33 citations
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January 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that loading CoQ10 into a protransfersomal emulgel improved its stability and anti-ageing effects in UV radiation skin-aged induced-mice, without causing skin irritation.
19 citations
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October 2018 in “Medicine” In this meta-analysis, researchers found that moxibustion combined with oriental herbal medicine may improve pregnancy rates and other outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to western medication alone; however, the evidence is limited by the poor quality of included studies.
13 citations
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that ethanol extracts of Allium tuberosum Rottler ex Spreng significantly promoted hair growth in mice, possibly by increasing IGF-1 expression.
13 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This systematic review found inconclusive evidence on the effectiveness of botulinum toxin for treating alopecia and highlighted the need for further prospective randomized controlled trials.
10 citations
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December 2011 in “Cell Transplantation” This study suggests that cultured human hair follicle cells can potentially recreate epidermis and produce bioengineered hair follicles in a GMP cell factory for regenerative therapy in alopecia.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” This study evaluated a hair growth gel with Hibiscus rosa sinensis, Eclipta alba, and Solanum nigrum extracts, demonstrating consistent homogeneity, 5 α-reductase inhibitory activity, and no skin irritation.