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May 2025 in “MedComm” This review highlights how organoid technology is transforming precision medicine by summarizing its development and applications in modeling diseases, testing drug efficacy, and tailoring patient-specific treatments, despite current challenges in standardization and ethical considerations.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” In this study, researchers used pumpkin aqueous extract to create iron nanoparticles, finding them effective at inhibiting harmful bacteria found in burn and wound infections, as well as promoting burn healing and hair growth in a laboratory mouse model.
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July 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study found a 93.5% increase in nonvellus hair after 6 months of daily topical CBD application on the scalp in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, with no reported adverse effects.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses metal-organic frameworks for treating diabetic infected wounds and related applications, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting challenges like biosafety and production for future research.
April 2025 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study developed and tested Bicalutamide-loaded lipid vesicles in dissolving microarray patches for topical application, finding that they effectively deliver Bicalutamide through murine skin while maintaining a favorable safety profile, suggesting potential to improve treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
September 2024 in “Sasambo Journal of Pharmacy” This study formulated and tested a pomegranate leaf shampoo with antifungal properties, identifying an optimal composition of 5.5% SLS and 15.5% cocamide DEA, showing good foam stability, appropriate pH, and viscosity in lab tests.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article reviews how biopolymers are utilized in cosmetics, highlighting their biodegradable and non-toxic properties, recent structural developments, novel applications, and safety considerations in the formulation of skin, hair, and oral care products.
213 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” This review discusses bio-based polymers, highlighting their potential in wound healing applications, but reports no new clinical results.
61 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that applying both dehydrothermal treatment and carbodiimide crosslinking improved the mechanical properties of porcine acellular dermal matrix scaffolds without added cytotoxicity, suggesting potential applications in tissue engineering.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This article summarizes the properties, synthesis, and biomedical applications of molecules with N-oxide functionalities, emphasizing their growing role in healthcare due to their unique properties, such as water solubility and redox reactivity, crucial for drug targeting and cytotoxicity.
30 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review examines the phytochemistry, biological activities, and potential applications of Akebia species in medicine and cosmetology, highlighting the differences in chemical composition between A. quinata and A. trifoliata.
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review outlines the current state of freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma (FD-PRP) research, emphasizing its use in wound healing, lumbar fusion, knee conditions, and dentistry, but reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.
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January 2021 in “Cureus” This case report describes a 27-year-old woman who experienced facial swelling due to allergic contact dermatitis from using minoxidil 5% foam.
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May 2023 in “Nanomaterials” This review explores the formulation, characterization, and applications of microemulsions, highlighting their potential for enhanced cutaneous drug delivery by improving bioavailability and enabling sustained release of both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study evaluated a levan-based polysaccharide, POLEVAN®, in shampoo formulations and reported that it significantly increased hair glossiness by 24%, allowed a reduction of surfactant content by up to 50% without affecting foam, and maintained scalp moisturization similar to hyaluronic acid in a clinical setting.
March 2017 in “Open access journal of surgery” This review discusses the historical development of platelet-rich fibrin from fibrin glue to platelet-enriched formulations and reports no new clinical results.
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November 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This guideline review by the European Dermatology Forum evaluates current treatments for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new research findings, aiming to assist dermatologists in selecting safe and effective therapies.
49 citations
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December 2018 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study formulated an herbal shampoo using various plant extracts and found it demonstrated appealing qualities, good foam stability, cleansing, and conditioning performance, though further improvements in quality and safety are needed.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that polymeric nanoparticles retained more minoxidil and facilitated superior drug permeation compared to lipid nanoparticles, although premature drug release affected formulation performance.
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January 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses the staging of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in women of African descent and reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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January 2023 in “ACS Omega” This study developed sodium alginate and epigallocatechin gallate cryogels cross-linked with ferric ions, showing that they have strong antibacterial properties and rapid hemostatic abilities, making them promising candidates for wound dressing applications.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that ranitidine and finasteride may have cardiovascular and renal protective effects in mice by inhibiting TMAO synthesis and improving gut microbiota composition.
8 citations
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April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that applying topical tretinoin can influence follicular sulfotransferase expression, enabling 43% of predicted nonresponders to minoxidil to respond positively in the context of androgenetic alopecia.
6 citations
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December 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study presents four cases of delusions of parasitosis and introduces escitalopram as a potential therapy, highlighting its fewer side effects compared to the commonly used pimozide.
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January 2018 in “Javma-journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association” This case report documents the first successful management of accidental minoxidil toxicosis in a dog, resulting in full recovery after treatment with supportive care, including medications for blood pressure and potential toxicity mitigation.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review focuses on the roles of amino acids, peptides, and proteins in cosmetics, highlighting their importance in skin health and their potential for development in personal care products due to their unique properties and biocompatibility.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study explores the regulatory effects of ursolic acid on macrophage function and suggests potential for developing new anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory drugs, though further research is needed for clinical applications.
2 citations
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November 2014 This chapter reviews common cosmetic dermatology techniques but presents no new findings; it discusses treatments like emollients and laser therapy for conditions like photoaged skin and acne scarring.
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November 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Science and Technology” In this study, researchers formulated a herbal shampoo using ingredients like Reetha, Shikakai, Aloe Vera, and Amla, and found it demonstrated favorable characteristics such as good foam stability, detergency, and cleansing properties, with ideal physico-chemical evaluation results for stability, safety, and efficacy.