December 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, nanoparticles developed with Minoxidil-loaded thiolated β-CDs showed promise for topical scalp use, as they significantly improved drug retention on hair and displayed no irritation in rabbits.
November 2023 in “Plants” This study evaluated compounds from Jatropha cordata bark, finding that a sterol mixture and n-heptyl ferulate demonstrated notable anti-inflammatory activity in murine macrophage cells without toxicity, suggesting potential for treating chronic inflammation.
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April 2018 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” In this study, the FIII micro emulsion formulation of virgin coconut oil and rice bran oil showed the best results for hair growth, increasing rabbit hair length by 1.26 cm in 18 days.
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January 2022 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses the ethnobotanical use and bioactivity of Eclipta prostrata, highlighting its potential in treating various conditions and linking its effects to secondary metabolites.
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August 2021 in “GSC biological and pharmaceutical sciences” This article reviews various causes of hair loss, including genetic and environmental factors, and explores different medicinal plants that may help prevent or treat hair loss.
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June 2022 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reported that methanolic extracts of Capparis decidua fruits showed significant in vitro thrombolytic activity, suggesting their potential as a dietary health supplement for preventing thrombotic cardiovascular diseases.
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April 2021 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses the traditional uses and reported bioactivities of Elephantopus scaber, but provides no new experimental results; the authors call for more research on its anticancer potential.
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November 2024 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This article outlines the evolving role of cosmetics in enhancing confidence and attractiveness, highlighting their ability to address skin and hair concerns with active ingredient serums.
March 2024 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” This study observed that exposure to different wavelengths of light affects opsin and clock gene responses in skin cells, suggesting potential therapeutic approaches using photobiomodulation for dermatological conditions like psoriasis and wound healing.
May 2021 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” This review discusses recent advances in the understanding of follicular melanogenesis and its pathological changes, particularly how these changes are associated with specific disease phenotypes, but it reports no new results.
June 2026 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” This abstract highlights that jojoba is a versatile plant recognized for its drought resistance and utility in desert regions, with its oil offering various pharmacological benefits like antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, though commercial cultivation challenges exist due to seedling variability.
January 2026 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study used molecular docking simulations to identify Adapalene, Diosmin, and Azelastine as promising drugs for repurposing against onchocerciasis by targeting proteins in the parasite and its endosymbiont; further research is needed to confirm their efficacy.
May 2025 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the potential use of herbal plants like Amla, Bhringraj, Hibiscus, and others in hair care, focusing on their bioactive compounds that may promote hair growth, reduce dandruff, and enhance hair texture.
March 2025 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this review, the authors examined the potential benefits of using wood tar in dermatology and cosmetics in Sub-Saharan Africa, based on its historical application in skin care and its worldwide usage.
November 2024 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review article discusses various natural ingredients like herbs and essential oils used in hair care products, highlighting their potential benefits such as promoting hair growth, reducing dandruff, and improving scalp health, and explores their application for different types of hair loss.
November 2024 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review explores the bioactive mechanisms of black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) and its potential as a natural treatment for scalp issues like dandruff and hair loss, highlighting its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties, and capacity to improve scalp blood flow.
June 2023 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” This review covers the history, symptoms, and treatment progress for Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome, noting that while no cure exists, understanding its molecular mechanism may improve future treatment strategies.
May 2023 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” This review highlights the diverse pharmacological properties of Eclipta alba, often used traditionally in Asian medicine, detailing its hepatoprotective, hair growth promoting, antidiabetic, and other therapeutic activities linked to its chemical compounds such as wedelolactone.
May 2023 in “GSC biological and pharmaceutical sciences” According to this study, forensic DNA phenotyping using Next Generation Sequencing can reliably predict certain visible traits like eye, hair, and skin color, though its routine implementation in forensics is hindered by incomplete genetic knowledge and ethical concerns in some countries.
March 2022 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” This article reviews traditional Indonesian plant ingredients for promoting hair growth but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for improved research methods to validate their efficacy.
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January 2021 in “Gland Surgery” This review article found no concrete evidence supporting the existence of "silicone implant illness" as a new syndrome, despite the association of various symptoms with breast implants which are considered safe according to current evidence.
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July 2021 in “Genetics selection evolution” This study used whole-genome sequence data to identify numerous putative causal variants and genes affecting key wool traits and skin wrinkle in Merino sheep, highlighting their polygenic and pleiotropic nature.
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November 2022 in “Genetics selection evolution” This study found that low-coverage whole-genome sequencing followed by imputation effectively identifies genetic variants associated with wool traits in Angora rabbits, offering a cost-efficient method for genetic research and breeding.
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September 2009 in “Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde” This case report describes an 8-year-old Russian Blue cat with bilateral adrenal carcinomas secreting high levels of progesterone, showing symptoms similar to hypercortisolism.
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April 2022 in “Journal of Obesity” This study found that both transgender and cisgender individuals experience similar psychological and cosmetic benefits from surgical body modifications, but cisgender individuals typically have more autonomy and support in pursuing these surgeries.
June 2024 in “Georgetown Scientific Research Journal” This study found that intradermal bleomycin injections induced dermal fibrosis in C57BL/6 mice, evidenced by hair follicle obliteration and dermal thickening, though no significant trends in gene expression were observed, indicating the need for further research to understand the link between fibrosis and dyschromia.
May 2022 in “Counseling And Psychological Services Dissertations (Georgia State University)” This study explored how chronic hair pulling behavior serves as a coping mechanism among African American women, particularly through the lens of eroticism, but reports on narratives rather than clinical results.
This study found that Mdm2 is critical for limiting p53 activity to maintain normal stem cell function in mouse skin, with impacts on tissue homeostasis and aging.
April 2003 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that coapplication of capsaicin and minoxidil led to rapid and steady hair growth in mice, with capsaicin accelerating the start of anagen and minoxidil extending its duration.
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March 2018 in “JAMA” This guideline discusses the evaluation and treatment of hirsutism in premenopausal women, recommending oral contraceptive pills or antiandrogens as initial therapies with weak support from low-quality evidence.