December 2025 in “Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University” This study documented 55 weed species at Daffodil International University, highlighting their ecological and cultural importance, with many species having recognized ethnobotanical uses such as hair growth and skin disorder treatments.
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January 2001 in “International journal of toxicology” This review discusses the cosmetic use and safety of Hypericum Perforatum Extract and Oil, finding that current data are insufficient to support their safety in formulations due to a lack of comprehensive testing.
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January 2021 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” This review discusses the traditional uses, phytochemical, and pharmacological studies on Ageratum conyzoides, Tridax procumbens, and Bidens pilosa, emphasizing the need for further clinical research into their medicinal potential, but it does not report new results.
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April 2022 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” This review presents current evidence on medicinal plants and their phytoconstituents, such as phenolic compounds, used in acne treatment, highlighting their potential as alternatives to conventional therapies due to issues like antibiotic resistance and high cost.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review highlights icariin’s potential to regulate macrophages in varying conditions, discussing its effects on macrophage polarization, metabolism, and disease mechanisms, and noting the development of delivery systems to enhance its therapeutic impact.
June 2023 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” This study found that 12-week oral supplementation of Ageratum conyzoides extract significantly reduced hairline recession and affected prostaglandin levels in adults with hair loss, though hair density increases were not statistically significant, and no improvements were found in other hair loss measures compared to placebo.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This study assessed Ageratum conyzoides gel's efficacy in reducing hair loss and improving quality of life in adults with pattern baldness, finding that it decreased temporal recession and improved hair-related distress scores, with a significant reduction in 5α-reductase expression and PGD2 release in vitro.
December 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology” In this study, an unexpected premature birth of two goat kids occurred following prostaglandin administration in a timed artificial insemination protocol, with both kids exhibiting congenital abnormalities such as laryngotracheal swelling and generalized alopecia.
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Goat hair shows changes in metal levels and stress when goats move from indoors to mountain pastures.
December 2013 in “Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science” Adding bentonite clays to goat diets increased milk yield, periwinkle shell improved chicken egg production, and vaccination increased muscle area and carcass yield in calves.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that melatonin may enhance goat cashmere growth by activating Wnt signaling and regulating stem cell pluripotency through mechanisms involving NOGGIN and BMP4 pathways.
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September 1993 in “The journal of experimental zoology/Journal of experimental zoology” In this study, melatonin implants advanced and synchronized spring hair growth in goats by initiating fiber growth earlier than in untreated goats, with associated suppression of normal prolactin rise.
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May 2016 in “Cytotechnology”
August 2022 in “Italian Journal of Animal Science/Italian journal of animal science” This study found that supplementing Angora goats with whole field bean seeds postpartum did not prevent weight and body condition losses but was associated with improved mohair growth and kid weight gain, likely due to better nutrient partitioning towards lactation and hair growth.
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December 2016 in “Scientific Reports” This study identified genomic regions and candidate genes that may contribute to phenotypic diversity in coat color, body size, cashmere traits, and high-altitude adaptation in domesticated goat breeds.
June 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study, researchers observed that heat stress significantly affected hair and skin traits in two indigenous goat breeds, with Kodi Aadu goats demonstrating greater thermal resilience compared to Kanni Aadu goats, potentially due to differences in gene expression and methylation.
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August 2022 This review examines the structure and function of the skin in goats and the factors affecting fiber growth, particularly in cashmere and mohair-producing breeds, without presenting new research data.
May 2021 in “Veterinarìâ, tehnologìï tvarinnictva ta prirodokoristuvannâ” This study found 100% efficacy in treating psoroptosis in sheep and wild goats using macrolide injections "Iveron-10" and "Dectomax," complemented by "Butox-50" bathing in sheep, though infestation initially affected all animals with varied severity.
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July 2000 in “PubMed” This case report suggests that increased dietary calcium from alfalfa may have contributed to zinc deficiency in two adult female goats by blocking zinc absorption.
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July 2019 in “Small ruminant research” This study suggests that the NGF/TrkA/CREB system plays a crucial role in promoting outer root sheath cell proliferation in cashmere goats, which may aid in marker-assisted breeding.
November 2023 in “Animal Bioscience” This study found that miR-133a-3p and miR-145-5p influenced goat hair follicle stem cell differentiation by inhibiting NANOG expression and promoting SOX9 expression.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science” In this case report, a young goat with mixed ectoparasitic infestations including Psoroptes spp. showed significant clinical improvement and resolution of skin lesions after treatment with ivermectin-based therapy and supportive care, illustrating the importance of early diagnosis and comprehensive management for recovery.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Small Ruminants (The)” In this case study of a Beetal doe with severe skin lesions, the researchers diagnosed concurrent psoroptic mange and malasseziosis, and reported successful treatment with a combination of Ivermectin, antibiotics, and topical applications, leading to reduced skin lesions and new hair growth.
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April 2023 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers in Basrah, Iraq, observed that iodine deficiency in cross-breed goat kids led to goiter, slow growth, and various biochemical changes, including increased TSH and hypercholesterolemia, suggesting the need for improved maternal diet to reduce these issues and associated mortality risks.
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January 2009 in “Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy” This study reports a case of hair loss and skin changes in goats due to Scopulariopsis brevicaulis infection, successfully treated with itraconazole and D-biotin in a sick goat kid.
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January 2013 in “IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science” In this study, homogenous platelet rich plasma gel improved wound healing in goats, showing organized collagen and new hair growth within 15 days without inflammation.
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August 2014 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” In this study, recombinant goat VEGF164 increased hair growth when applied to the skin of shaved mice.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study found that stage-specific epigenetic changes, particularly involving the gene PDGFC, may affect wool fiber development in Zhongwei goats, potentially serving as a biomarker for fur goat selection.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne)” In this meta-analysis, researchers found that melatonin did not affect primary hair follicles or litter size in goats but was positively correlated with secondary follicle growth, suggesting potential relevance for studying hair growth mechanisms and human alopecia.
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September 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study identified genes potentially involved in hair and cashmere growth in the Laiwu black goat, highlighting specific gene expression differences between hair-growing and hairless skin.