June 2006 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Advancements in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery improve techniques and patient satisfaction.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research Methodology” This review explored the therapeutic potential of Bhangra (Eclipta alba) for treating premature greying of hair, noting the plant's melanogenic, antioxidant, and revitalizing properties, but highlighted the need for further research to scientifically support its effectiveness.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” In this study, a newly developed polyherbal hair oil exhibited promising characteristics, including a beneficial pH and antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, with preliminary tests suggesting it supports scalp and hair health without adverse effects.
August 2025 in “MedScien” This study highlights factors contributing to increasing seborrheic alopecia among teenagers, including hormonal, lifestyle, and psychological influences, and suggests integrated treatment strategies including medication, lifestyle adjustments, and psychological interventions.
January 2025 in “Bright Sky Publications eBooks” This abstract serves as a promotional notice for a book titled "Essentials of Food Science and Nutrition" by several authors, offering it for sale at a low price, but does not report any research results.
December 2024 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This study observed that Ayurvedic treatments using Gandmala Kandan Rasa, Kanchanar Guggulu, and Varunadi Kwath provided symptomatic relief and reduced thyroid-stimulating hormone levels in a 35-year-old female patient with hypothyroidism over a 90-day period.
December 2024 in “JAPI (Jurnal Akses Pengabdian Indonesia)” This study found that a community education program using group discussions and leaflets significantly increased knowledge and skills among Sungai Bilu residents in South Kalimantan for using riverbank plants as alternative medicine.
May 2023 in “Jurnal Sains Insani” This study focused on Shaykh Abbas Kuta Karang, a prominent 19th-century Malay scholar, and his influential medical manuscript, Al-Rahmah fi al-Tib wa al-Hikmah, which documents traditional Malay medical knowledge spanning human anatomy, dietary principles, and treatments for various illnesses.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study describes the development of an herbal hair oil using thirteen ingredients to address various hair problems like baldness, dandruff, and hair damage, although the abstract does not report results or evaluate efficacy.
June 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This article reviews the potential hair-protective effects of Onion and Aloe vera against damage from hair dyes but reports no new experimental results.
February 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” This article reviews multiple treatments for alopecia areata, highlighting their variable efficacy and safety without any being curative; it reports no new clinical findings.
November 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article reviews the classifications and characteristics of androgenic alopecia and provides no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance for aestheticians to understand current treatment evidence.
August 2017 in “Indian journal of history of science” This review discusses the Strīvilāsa, an Ayurvedic manuscript on female health and cosmetic procedures, but reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize its potential significance for Ayurvedic obstetrics and gynecology research.
June 2013 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” This article discusses the development of an interactive workbook by OCCAM to help cancer patients communicate their use of complementary and alternative medicine with healthcare providers and reports no clinical results.
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March 2006 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This study found that young women with polycystic ovary syndrome have altered endothelial function associated with insulin resistance and lower adiponectin levels.
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January 2016 in “Food & Function” This review found that olive oil phenols may have anti-cancer properties in animal models and some human studies, but further research is needed to confirm these effects in humans.
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September 2017 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” This review discusses the growing use of scalp hair for elemental analysis in various fields and highlights advancements in analysis techniques, including the future potential of laser ablation ICP-MS, but reports no new clinical results.
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the history taking and clinical examination process for diagnosing alopecia and outlines a diagnostic approach, noting that it reports no new clinical results.
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February 2013 in “Clinica chimica acta” This review presents evidence that correlations exist between hair mineral imbalances and various diseases, though inconsistencies in results highlight the need for standardized preparation methods.
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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.
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November 2009 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study found that the subtilisin protease Sub3 from Microsporum canis is essential for adherence to the feline epidermis but is not necessary for invading epidermal structures.
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November 2018 in “American journal of human genetics” This study identified five mutations in the gene LSS in individuals with unexplained hypotrichosis simplex, highlighting a potential role of mislocalized LSS proteins in disrupting hair follicle biology.
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August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review outlines the steps of contemporary hair transplantation surgery, including the roles of medications and nonsurgical options, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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March 2021 in “Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology” This review examines existing research and clinical trials on the use of dupilumab for various skin, respiratory, and gastrointestinal disorders, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Fungi” This study highlights the challenges in treating Microsporum canis infections due to variable antifungal drug efficacy and potential resistance, emphasizing the need for standardized methods to assess drug susceptibility.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This study found that cysteine supplementation significantly increases keratin expression in human keratinocytes, and counteracts the negative impact of iron deficiency on keratin production by enhancing iron availability for cellular processes.
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October 2016 in “Medical mycology” This study at Mbarara University of Science and Technology found that T. violaceum is the most common cause of tinea capitis in children in Western Uganda, and systemic therapy is preferred over topical treatments for effective management due to the nature of the infection.
23 citations
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August 2018 in “Biochimica and biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids” This article reviews the roles of lesser-known secreted phospholipase A2 isoforms in various biological processes, such as immune suppression, metabolic regulation, epidermal hyperplasia, and male reproduction, without reporting new clinical findings.
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June 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” In this study, researchers developed and tested a gel containing apocynin-loaded nanoparticles that showed promising results in treating rheumatoid arthritis in rats, suggesting potential for novel topical treatments in inflammatory conditions.
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February 2019 in “Research and reports in forensic medical science” This article discusses the use of forensic DNA phenotyping to infer physical characteristics from biological samples without a reference sample, aiding investigations but raising ethical and legal concerns.