137 citations
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January 2000 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This review outlines the factors affecting skin greasiness and sebum production, highlighting measurement challenges but reports no new clinical findings; further research may guide sebosuppressive treatments for acne.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift” This study found that the skin and coat scoring protocol for dogs is most reliable when the same person assesses greasiness and glossiness over time.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Veterinary Sciences” This study found that applications of a shampoo and mousse containing plant extracts improved coat quality in dogs with a chronic keratinisation disorder without affecting skin hydration or hair lipids over the study period.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This study reports that a nutritional complex may improve hair density and quality, with in vitro findings demonstrating inhibition of 5α-reductase, and participants noting reduced hair loss and greasiness.
1 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that the novel "After Minoxidil" spray improved styling ease and reduced greasiness in patients using topical minoxidil, which may enhance compliance and treatment efficacy.
May 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that a medicated shampoo containing selenium sulfide and salicylic acid effectively reduced symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis in Chinese patients, but females experienced significantly lower rates of good effectiveness and tolerance compared to males.
December 2023 in “Bulletin of the Medical Institute of Continuing Education” In this study, a hair serum containing Angelica Dahurica extract applied daily for six months was reported to reduce hair loss and improve hair growth and quality in 15 volunteers with androgenic alopecia.
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January 1998 in “Drugs” In this study, oral dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol provided effective contraception with a Pearl Index of approximately 0.2 and improved androgenic symptoms without significant metabolic effects.
20 citations
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January 1990 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that both ketoconazole 2% shampoo and selenium sulphide are effective for dandruff treatment, but ketoconazole also reduces hair growth.
3 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study identified clinical features and genetic variants associated with early onset female pattern hair loss, highlighting decreased hair shaft density and specific SNPs related to androgenic features.
2 citations
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January 2005 in “PubMed” In this study, females with hirsutism showed higher levels of certain androgens and reported more frequent symptoms such as infertility and increased skin greasiness compared to those without hirsutism.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences” This study investigates how exercise relates to the severity of androgenic alopecia and aims to guide patients in selecting appropriate exercise types and amounts, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2011 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” This study found that the "After Minoxidil" spray improved hair styling and decreased greasiness after using topical minoxidil, which may enhance compliance and effectiveness.
4 citations
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August 2022 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that one session of intradermal botulinum toxin type A injection decreased scalp sebum secretion and perception of greasiness more effectively than saline for up to 3 months.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “PubMed” This study found that a hair tonic containing 2% green tea extract significantly reduced scalp sebum in 20 volunteers over 28 days without causing skin irritation, suggesting its effectiveness and safety for managing scalp greasiness.
In this study, Diane treatment in women with androgenetic alopecia led to normalization of hormone levels and improved hair condition, including less greasiness and reduced hair loss.
4 citations
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June 2013 in “PubMed” This study found that minoxidil in Espumil Foam Base remains stable for at least 90 days when stored at room temperature and protected from light.
January 2000 in “Time to knit” This article reviews the advantages of emulgel as a topical drug delivery system for hydrophobic drugs but provides no new findings.
43 citations
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May 1986 in “Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review examines androgen status in male and female obesity and its influence on the metabolic syndrome, but reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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August 1985 in “Clinical endocrinology” This study concluded that spironolactone may be an effective therapy for a subgroup of hirsute patients, as it reduced plasma testosterone and improved certain hair growth measures.
27 citations
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July 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The antiandrogen 11α-hydroxyprogesterone effectively reduces skin oil and cholesterol when applied to the skin.
13 citations
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April 2019 in “American Journal of PharmTech Research” In this study, researchers highlighted that emulgels, a combination of emulsions and gels, offer a novel topical delivery method for hydrophobic drugs, possessing attributes such as easy spreadability and bio-friendliness, making them suitable for conditions like acne, fungal infections, and psoriasis.
7 citations
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that menopause alters hair lipids and reduces hair quality, with hormone replacement therapy mitigating some changes.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal dermatologìï, venerologìï, kosmetologìï” In this study, the researchers reported that women with diffuse telogen alopecia who took Wolvit® (biotin 5 mg) daily for 3 months showed a significant decrease in hair in the telogen phase and an increase in hair thickness and growth speed.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This article reports no new data; it describes the role of sebum in influencing the skin microbiome and epithelial tissues and discusses its altered composition during transit through the sebaceous duct.
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May 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study assessed the psychosocial impact and disease burden of alopecia areata among adolescents and adults in Australia, finding substantial impacts on physical, emotional, and quality of life overall, with greater disease burden in patients experiencing more extensive hair loss.
January 2021 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study found that a new propylene glycol-free 5% minoxidil lotion demonstrated good clinical efficacy and very good cosmetic acceptability and tolerability after six months of use in patients with androgenetic alopecia, showing results comparable to traditional formulations containing propylene glycol.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” In this review, the authors highlight that emulgels, a combination of gel and emulsion, provide an effective topical drug delivery system for hydrophobic drugs, offering benefits like controlled release and versatility in treating various dermatological conditions.
19 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case series suggests that Propionibacterium acnes colonization may contribute to the development of hair casts and diffuse non-scarring alopecia, as patients' symptoms improved with antibiotics targeting the bacteria.
1 citations
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October 1984 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article discusses the psychological impact of skin imperfections and suggests establishing a Cosmetic Dermatology Service within public health systems to address these issues ethically.