14 citations
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January 2020 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that a newly synthesized peptide from fermented Trapa japonica extract significantly promoted wound recovery and showed antiaging effects in skin cells and a clinical study, suggesting potential as a cosmetic product.
May 2024 in “Pharmacia/Farmaciâ” In this study, Ipomoea batatas leaf extracts exhibited significant hair growth stimulation and strong antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur, potentially offering a promising treatment for alopecia with further research needed on their androgen receptor inhibition potential.
This review highlights the therapeutic potential of hair follicle stem cells in tissue repair and hair regeneration, discussing the molecular mechanisms and the impact of natural compounds on stem cell properties, which may support the development of novel hair loss treatments.
82 citations
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July 2022 in “Bioengineering & Translational Medicine” This review examines how biochemical and biophysical induction factors influence cell fate in tissue engineering and reports no new experimental results.
9 citations
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April 2024 in “Metabolites” This study reviews the current research on the metabolomic profile and antimicrobial properties of the Cannabis plant, highlighting its effective antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria while noting a lack of studies on its impact on plant and aquatic pathogens, emphasizing potential agricultural benefits.
6 citations
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems” This review highlights the potential of valorizing vegetable waste by extracting valuable biomolecules for use in food, nutraceuticals, and energy, noting that while promising methods exist, several niche areas lack sufficient research on a global scale.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “Electrochem” This review explores the applications of phytonutrient-based biosensors in micro-electrochemical systems and reports no new experimental findings, emphasizing the potential and challenges of this innovative approach.
January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This article reviews various treatments for leg ulcers, emphasizing therapies like compression, NPWT, HBOT, and potential future avenues like stem cells, but it does not report new research results.
182 citations
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November 2018 in “Cosmetics” This article reviews the empirical use of algae in traditional remedies and highlights the need for scientific understanding of algae's bioactive compounds used in cosmetics without providing new experimental results.
53 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that extracts from Geranium pyrenaicum show promising antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antiviral activities, particularly the methanolic extract's antiviral activity against HSV-1.
32 citations
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May 2023 in “Preprints.org” This review discusses the types, causes, and treatments for skin pigmentation disorders, examining clinically tested options including 25 plants, four marine species, and 17 medications.
16 citations
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October 2022 in “Biomimetics” This study found that Trichosanthes kirilowii extract significantly enhances keratinocyte proliferation and wound healing in vitro and in vivo, suggesting its potential as a wound-healing component.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the formation and maintenance of hair follicles through dynamic cellular changes and signaling pathways, presenting a comprehensive overview but providing no new experimental findings.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Seeds” This review examines the potential of Cucurbitaceae seeds, such as those from watermelon, melon, and pumpkin, as sustainable and innovative ingredients in cosmetics, highlighting their rich bioactive composition and benefits for skin and hair, despite challenges like environmental instability and low permeability.
63 citations
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September 2009 in “Regenerative Medicine” This study developed a method for expanding human dermal papilla cells in vitro while maintaining their ability to induce hair growth, advancing the potential for follicular cell implantation as a treatment for hair loss.
33 citations
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September 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study found that human hair follicle dermal cells, specifically dermal sheath cells, can serve as an alternative and potentially superior cell source for constructing the dermal component of bioengineered skin in both in vitro and in vivo settings.
24 citations
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March 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found evidence of increased DNA methylation of the androgen receptor gene in occipital hair follicles from men with androgenetic alopecia.
25 citations
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November 2012 in “Phytotherapy Research” In this study, oral administration of Crataegus pinnatifida extract was associated with hair growth promotion in mice by inducing anagen phase and enhancing cell signaling related to hair follicle development.
183 citations
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses side effects and allergy contact dermatitis caused by essential oils in cosmetic products and reports no new clinical results.
51 citations
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July 2013 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study found that compound 2 from Polygonum multiflorum significantly increased dermal papilla cell proliferation and hair-fiber length, suggesting potential as a therapeutic agent for alopecia.
17 citations
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February 2019 in “PubMed” This review discusses strategies to regenerate human hair follicles using stem cells and reports no new experimental results; the authors note existing challenges and the potential of hiPSCs for future applications.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine” In this study, researchers developed a novel zinc oxide nanoflower-infused nanocomposite that demonstrated promising results in accelerating wound healing in a murine model, with enhanced angiogenesis, reduced inflammation, and improved collagen deposition compared to a control group.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Austin Chemical Engineering” In this study, researchers developed hair and foot care products using tofu whey instead of water, highlighting its potential to conserve water and utilize protein-rich waste, though specific efficacy results are not reported.
1 citations
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October 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews advancements in understanding skin regeneration and suggests that bioengineering skin surrogates may soon enhance treatments for skin trauma, but it presents no new clinical findings.
January 2026 in “Food and Feed Research” This review highlights the traditional medicinal uses, phytochemical composition, and pharmacological properties of Musa paradisiaca, noting its applications in treating diarrhea and other conditions, and identifying key bioactive compounds with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and other bioactivities through in vitro and in vivo studies.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” New materials and methods could improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
28 citations
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January 2010 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” This study identified that rose, thyme geraniol, palmarosa, and tolu balsam essential oils activate TRPV1, with citronellol and geraniol as newly recognized agonists.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” This review highlights the potential of herbal remedies as complementary options for breast cancer care, noting benefits like immune modulation and reduced chemotherapy side effects, in contrast to conventional treatments that often cause significant side effects and long-term health issues.
434 citations
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October 2003 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” This review discusses the use of natural products in cosmetic preparations for skin and hair care, but reports no new research results.
139 citations
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October 1999 in “Environmental Health Perspectives” This article reviews the scientific exploration of Ayurvedic medicinal plants and discusses their modern applications, such as a drug developed from Commiphora wightti for lipid disorders, without reporting new clinical findings.