October 2024 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights the lack of research on Afro-textured hair, emphasizing the need for better understanding of its genetic traits and molecular structure to develop more effective hair care solutions.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” This study found that the topical Shen Bai hair growing decoction may improve androgenetic alopecia in mice by suppressing TNF-α and IL-6 levels, enhancing follicle density, and reducing apoptosis.
This study found that garlic exosomes induced hair growth in rats by increasing anagen follicle counts and activating multiple signaling pathways, including Wnt-1, β-catenin, and TGF-β1.
This review highlights the potential of plant-derived natural compounds as biocompatible and biodegradable materials in dermal and transdermal delivery systems, emphasizing their unexplored benefits and detailing recent advances in isolation techniques and drug delivery technologies.
February 2023 in “Vaccines” This review discusses the potential impact of COVID-19 on the male reproductive system and highlights unanswered questions regarding its mechanisms and implications for men's health and fertility, reporting no new clinical results.
October 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” This review highlights the potential of microneedle technology in traditional Chinese medicine as a promising transdermal delivery system for skin diseases, showcasing improved efficacy and reduced side effects of TCM ingredients while discussing the challenges of its clinical application.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the role of nanocarrier systems, such as nanoemulsions and liposomes, in delivering antioxidants into the skin to counteract oxidative stress, highlighting recent advancements in topical antioxidant therapy through nanotechnology.
November 2022 in “Current Psychology” This study found that health ads are more persuasive when matched with consumers' fresh start mindset, with progression ads suiting a weak mindset and before/after ads suiting a strong mindset.
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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.
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December 2010 in “Human Genetics” 26 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that mice lacking sPLA2-IIE had distinct skin abnormalities, particularly affecting hair follicles, highlighting the differing roles of sPLA2 isoforms in mouse skin.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights that platelet-rich plasma and adipose-derived stem cell therapy may offer safe and promising improvements for managing symptoms of genital lichen sclerosus, with a potential synergistic benefit when combined.
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” This study identifies substance P, TNFα, and IFNγ as novel regulators of prolactin and its receptor expression in human skin, suggesting intracutaneous prolactin is not controlled by dopamine.
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September 2019 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that the retinol dehydrogenases SDR16C5 and SDR16C6 in mice play a crucial role in skin retinol dehydrogenase activity, affecting hair growth and gland functions without impacting survival.
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November 2012 in “SLAS discovery” This study observed that certain herbal extracts may promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss in cell lines by affecting specific protein expressions similarly to minoxidil.
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June 2024 in “Animals” This review examines the genetic factors influencing coat color in horses and donkeys, highlighting key genes like MC1R, TYR, MITF, ASIP, and KIT, and discusses implications for selective breeding and the relationship between coat color and specific equine diseases.
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January 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This paper reviews the properties, characteristics, and applications of deep eutectic solvents as environmentally friendly alternatives for extracting bioactive compounds from natural sources in the pharmaceutical industry.
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September 2023 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” This source highlights that while plant sterols show potential benefits and applications in various industries, significant research gaps, including their complex structures and mechanisms, hinder their broader use, emphasizing the need for innovative sources and sustainable methods for their study.
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April 2022 in “Applied sciences” This study reports the development of a microemulsion using Momordica charantia extract, which demonstrated strong antioxidant and 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, potentially aiding hair loss management. The microemulsion was stable over 12 weeks, suggesting its future potential for cosmetic or pharmacological applications.
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights that hirsutism in the GCC is influenced by genetic and lifestyle factors, cultural stigmas, and lacks adequate diagnostic tools, stressing the need for culturally tailored research and public health initiatives.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses genetic and pharmacogenetic insights, along with RNA interference technologies, for developing personalized therapies for androgenetic alopecia, yet presents no new clinical results.
March 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy (Internet)” This study identified eight genetic markers associated with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that these SNPs could influence individualized therapeutic responses and highlight the need for personalized treatment strategies.
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March 2024 in “Antioxidants” In this review, researchers reported that cinnamon and ginger supplementation may benefit PCOS patients by improving hormonal status, lipid profiles, obesity, and insulin resistance through oxidative stress and inflammation reduction.
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January 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study found that ginger supplementation significantly improved persistent hypothyroid symptoms and may aid in weight and lipid profile management in hypothyroid patients with normal TSH levels.
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January 2018 in “Proceedings of the International Conference of Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental and Ramification Researches” In this study, red ginger extract gel showed stronger hair growth activity in male rats compared to a 2% minoxidil treatment, while white ginger extract was less effective.
May 2026 in “Journal of Functional Foods” In this study of women with polycystic ovary syndrome, 12 weeks of daily ginger supplementation significantly reduced total testosterone and improved menstrual irregularities compared to placebo, suggesting potential as a natural therapeutic approach, although larger studies are needed.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review assesses the potential of ginger, garlic, onion, and clove as complementary herbal treatments for hair and scalp health, reporting that onion juice shows the strongest clinical evidence for hair regrowth, particularly in alopecia areata, while garlic exhibits promising preclinical regenerative effects.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review evaluates herbal botanicals like onion, garlic, ginger, and clove for hair and scalp health, noting that onion juice shows the strongest clinical evidence for hair regrowth particularly in alopecia areata, although these cannot replace traditional medical treatments.
August 2024 in “Bioorganic Chemistry” This study found that oral administration of cedrol, a component of ginger, improved hair regeneration and reduced hair follicle damage in cyclophosphamide-induced alopecia areata in mice more effectively than external administration, by enhancing cytokine expression and modulating key signaling pathways.
April 2023 in “Tikrit journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This pilot study found that ginger may improve hair growth and allow for a reduction in prednisolone dosage by mitigating oxidative stress in patients with alopecia areata over 60 days.