This review of Lawsonia inermis L., or henna, details its bioactive compounds and historical uses in Unani medicine, including treatment for various conditions like ulcers and jaundice, while highlighting its potential for wound healing, hepatoprotective, and other effects, though further research is needed.
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January 2010 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This review discusses the adverse effects of dermatological drugs, topical agents, and cosmetics, reporting no new clinical findings; the authors highlight several concerns such as cancer risk from hair dyes and systemic absorption issues with minoxidil.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, researchers examined Tridax procumbens for its pharmacological and phytochemical potential, highlighting its diverse medicinal benefits, low toxicity, and the presence of bioactive compounds, positioning it as a promising candidate for developing safe and affordable plant-based therapeutics.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review of Tridax procumbens highlights its pharmacological and phytochemical potential, noting the presence of biologically active compounds and suggesting its value as a basis for developing new plant-based therapeutics due to its diverse medicinal properties and low toxicity.
This study reported that the Fe@C/CB electrocatalyst effectively detected Metol in water samples with a low detection limit, high sensitivity, and good stability, suggesting it as a promising tool for environmental monitoring.
October 2025 in “Quantum Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This review outlines the phytochemical composition and pharmacological potential of Tridax procumbens, a plant traditionally used in various regions for its purported medical benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects, among others.
September 2025 in “Cosmetics” In this study, oral supplementation with NMN for 12 weeks in middle-aged Japanese women significantly increased hair growth density and diameter and improved subjective assessments of hair texture and quality of life, with no significant changes in hair hormone concentrations observed.
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January 2017 in “Clinical and medical investigations” This paper reviews the historical use and contemporary relevance of plant-derived cosmetics, focusing on Suriname's herbal cosmetics industry and the potential to establish a beauty products industry there, without presenting new findings.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that targeting adenosine receptors could be an effective strategy for reducing inflammation in inflammatory skin disorders, with promising results observed in animal models.
April 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” New microneedle method improves hair regrowth treatment delivery.
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April 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” This study describes a new method using high-resolution mass spectrometry for analyzing multiple steroids in human scalp hair, with newborn hair showing the highest steroid concentrations among examined age groups.
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January 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This literature review investigates the key skin changes during pregnancy and summarizes safe cosmetic treatments currently recommended, aiming to update knowledge about effective and safe options in accordance with existing regulations.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review highlights the potential of naturally occurring compounds to target specific molecular pathways and overcome resistance in advanced and recurrent papillary thyroid cancer, offering new therapeutic possibilities beyond traditional treatments like surgery and lifelong hormone replacement.
October 2025 in “Biomedicines” This study suggests that Terminalia chebula fruit extract may promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by activating specific signaling pathways and inhibiting 5α-reductase, showing effectiveness comparable to finasteride.
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March 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study successfully extracted gallic acid and ferulic acid using a biocompatible aqueous two-phase system, suggesting a sustainable approach for producing antioxidants as food supplements for hair health.
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February 2017 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that the cocrystal of mycophenolic acid with isonicotinamide significantly improved solubility and dissolution rate, while two other cocrystals showed decreased performance in these areas.
January 2026 in “Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry” This study developed a metal-free method for synthesizing sulfinimidate esters, showcasing their potential as versatile intermediates for enantioselective bond formation under mild conditions.
June 2014 in “Zagazig Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences/Zagazig Journal of Pharmaceutical Science” This study reports that using ascorbic acid or orlistat can significantly inhibit the metabolism of testosterone esters into malodorous metabolites by axillary bacteria, suggesting potential new deodorant applications.
January 1990 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” This study developed a faster method for analyzing fatty acid ethyl esters in hair to help detect alcohol consumption levels, showing potential for applications in forensic and clinical settings.
April 2026 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” In this study, cinnamic acid in solution form showed strong antifungal activity against Microsporum canis, but when incorporated into hydrogels, the acid's diffusion and resulting antifungal performance decreased, though it maintained effectiveness for potential prolonged exposure.
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January 2025 in “RSC Advances” The researchers evaluated scientific data on the usage and pharmaceutical applications of ascorbic acid derivatives, such as ascorbyl-6-palmitate and ascorbyl-2-glucoside, highlighting their development into stable delivery platforms to overcome ascorbic acid's instability and formulation challenges.
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December 2018 in “Natural Product Research” This study identified a new compound from fermented Carica papaya L. with moderate antioxidant and potent hair growth-stimulating activities in vitro.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” In this research, topical gels using natural mucilages from okra and hibiscus were successfully formulated to deliver diclofenac diethylamine, with hibiscus mucilage at 10% showing the best performance as a gelling agent based on various physicochemical tests.
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January 1994 in “Yakugaku zasshi” In this study, EPC-K, a compound with antioxidant and moisturizing effects, was found to decompose significantly under certain conditions, impacting its stability in quasi drug hair-growing products.
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June 2011 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
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September 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that methyl nonanoate and methyl caprate significantly enhanced the skin penetration of minoxidil compared to solutions with other common enhancers like Azone, DMSO, or DEET.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that aliphatic ester moieties in 16-formyl-17-methoxy dehydroepiandrosterone derivatives increased their potency as 5α-reductase type 2 inhibitors in vitro compared to finasteride.
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July 1998 in “PubMed” This study found that fentanyl accumulates differently in mouse hair after systemic administration compared to external loading, suggesting ionizable functionalities of hair influence drug retention from organic solutions.
August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that ferulic acid significantly reduced seizure susceptibility and depression-like behaviors in a mouse model of catamenial epilepsy, likely by restoring hormone levels and neurotransmitter activity.
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October 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study developed effervescent cleansing tablets containing asiatic-acid-loaded solid lipid microparticles, finding that they provided effective cleansing compared to water and showed good flow properties, pH, and hardness but were unstable at high temperature and humidity.