November 2025 in “Research Review” This review of studies published after 2020 found that probiotics may significantly reduce acne lesions and improve skin health in individuals with acne vulgaris, though further high-quality research is needed for confirmation and treatment optimization.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This source highlights the potential benefits of identifying risk factors and intervening early to mitigate acne scarring and improve quality of life. It also emphasizes the importance of recognizing acne severity predictors to guide preventive strategies and optimize patient outcomes.
September 2025 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This abstract discusses the broad scope of dermatology and aesthetic procedures, highlighting their significant multidisciplinary evolution within the health sciences, but it does not report specific study results.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this pilot study, Kantavallabha rasa, an Ayurvedic medicine, showed significant improvements in PCOS symptoms such as menstrual irregularities, pain, unwanted hair growth, skin issues, and ovarian conditions among 10 women with PCOS.
March 2025 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this randomized clinical trial, the authors reported that after 12 weeks, 5% dapsone gel was more effective than 1% clindamycin phosphate gel in treating mild to moderate acne vulgaris, showing efficacy in 78.2% of patients compared to 52.7% with clindamycin.
February 2025 in “Journal of Nutrients” This research reviews the scientific literature on bone broth extract, exploring its nutritional composition, potential health benefits, food industry applications, and risks such as heavy metal and antibiotic contamination. Results are not reported in this summary.
This study utilized polarized light microscopy to examine hair shafts in ten children with rare genetic disorders, such as Netherton syndrome and ectodermal dysplasia, providing valuable diagnostic insights into hair thickness, composition, and structural irregularities associated with these conditions.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review highlights the potential of marine-derived nutraceuticals for treating skin and hair disorders, focusing on Viviscal, a supplement shown to be safe and effective in enhancing hair growth by improving cellular function and strengthening hair.
March 2024 in “Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College/Journal Rawalpindi Medical College” This study observed that skin conditions like hirsutism, acne, and androgenic alopecia were common in PCOS patients and may aid in its diagnosis.
March 2024 in “International journal of life-sciences scientific research/SSR Institute of International Journal of Life Sciences” This systematic review reported that PCOS is marked by increased androgens, hirsutism, and an elevated LH/FSH ratio, with metformin showing a therapeutic effect on menstrual cycles, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment strategies.
February 2024 in “International journal of health, medicine and nursing practice” This study suggests that improving public awareness and educational initiatives about polycystic ovary syndrome could lead to earlier diagnoses and treatments, enhancing women's quality of life while reducing healthcare costs.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This study reports that an intervention decreased glucose and insulin levels, indicating improved insulin resistance, which is linked to a skin condition called acne vulgaris and other disorders associated with insulin resistance.
October 2023 in “Biomedical science and engineering” Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
In this study, depression and anxiety were prevalent in Thai women with PCOS, with hirsutism being a key factor linked to these mental health issues, suggesting a need for targeted screening.
April 2023 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study concluded that mesenchymal stem cells from adipose tissue harvested using laser-assisted liposuction with selective photo-stimulation are as effective and low-risk for cell therapy as those obtained through conventional liposuction, based on their differentiation potential, cellular proliferation, and cytokine expression.
The study found that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells obtained via laser-assisted liposuction with selective photo-stimulation are comparable in differentiation potential and tumorigenic risk to those from conventional liposuction for cell therapy applications.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” This review examines the role of certain proteins in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new results, emphasizing the potential for future diagnostic and therapeutic advancements.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified a unique transcriptional signature in occipital hair follicles that may protect them from miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia, using an animal-free model to investigate gene roles.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that strontium ranelate may promote cartilage regeneration by enhancing chondrogenic differentiation and inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in rat models of cartilage defects.
This study investigates whether adding 30% supramolecular salicylic acid to conventional treatment for mild to moderate acne vulgaris is safe and effective, though specific results are not reported in the abstract.
This trial explores whether spironolactone is more effective than cyclines for treating moderate acne in adult women, providing a potential alternative amidst concerns over antibiotic resistance.
This research concluded that the novel hydrogel PlacMA, derived from human placenta and curable by visible light, shows promise for cell culture and tissue engineering applications due to its tunable properties.
This source reviews advancements in microneedle-based cosmeceutical delivery, discussing new technologies and highlighting a burgeoning area of research involving microneedling combined with stem cell delivery for anti-aging, without finding measurable changes in skin barrier function or appearance during the study period.
November 2016 in “Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)” This study found that Dendrobium sabin flower extracts, especially the methanolic one, demonstrated strong antioxidant and anti-aging properties without significant toxicity, suggesting its potential in treating photo-induced skin aging.
August 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This article discusses how activating the hexosamine pathway may enhance skin homeostasis by increasing hyaluronic acid secretion and supporting hair follicle stem cell self-renewal, but reports no new results.
January 2016 in “SpringerBriefs in bioengineering” This article discusses the structure and function of the skin's epidermis, detailing its role as a protective barrier and nutrient exchange system, without presenting new research findings.
April 2014 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This article reviews the skin and hair changes associated with menopause due to hormonal shifts and reports no new clinical results.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews therapies for skin and corneal regeneration and hair loss, discussing various treatments but presenting no new research findings.
August 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that low-dose acne treatment is most suitable for moderate acne, with high patient satisfaction and low relapse rates.
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August 2007 in “Biomaterials” This review discusses advancements in artificial skin for wound treatment and reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the potential of new biomaterials to enhance future skin replacement therapies.