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July 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” This review discusses current and emerging therapeutic strategies for androgenetic alopecia, noting limited evidence but suggesting areas such as prostaglandin analogs, PRP, and progenitor cell therapies as promising future directions.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study developed a caffeine-loaded solid lipid nanoparticle gel, observing significant reduction in subcutaneous fat tissue thickness in histological tests compared to an untreated group, suggesting it could effectively treat cellulite as a promising nanocosmeceutical gel.
7 citations
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December 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the potential efficacy of topical antiandrogen therapies for treating androgenetic alopecia and acne vulgaris, finding promising results but highlighting the need for more comprehensive studies.
This study reported that autologous platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved stress urinary incontinence symptoms in women without affecting sexual function, suggesting it as a promising minimally invasive treatment option.
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February 2005 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” This study found that prolactin can induce premature catagen in both mouse and human hair follicles and suggests that targeting prolactin and TGF-β receptors may be promising for treating androgenetic alopecia.
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November 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter discusses the role of hormones in regulating reproductive biology and outlines how the endocrine system, particularly the brain and pituitary gland, controls these hormonal processes.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, two female patients with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus showed significant improvement after treatment with the JAK inhibitor upadacitinib, indicating potential as a promising option for difficult cases, although further research is needed to confirm its broader safety and efficacy.
July 2026 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” This study found that a newly formulated herbal shampoo showed acceptable physicochemical characteristics and effective cleansing properties, suggesting it as a promising alternative to synthetic shampoos.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that acupuncture may reduce anxiety and depression in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, potentially through hormonal and neuroendocrine modulation, but further high-quality research is needed to confirm these findings.
July 2025 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences & Analytical Research Journal” This overview discusses the impact of alopecia on quality of life and finds that while various factors can cause hair loss, herbal therapies offer promising, accessible, and low-cost complementary treatment options, although further clinical validation is needed.
October 2023 in “Sinkron” This study demonstrated that a CNN-based model using VGG-16 architecture achieved a 94.5% accuracy in classifying ten types of hair diseases, implying a promising tool for aiding health professionals in diagnosing hair conditions accurately.
January 2022 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” This study compared the clinical effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma therapy with minoxidil for treating hair loss in men, suggesting PRP is a promising option.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Aquatic Research and Environmental Studies” In this experimental study, researchers developed and optimized metformin-loaded mucoadhesive microspheres for sustained anti-hyperglycemic and anticancer activity, demonstrating high entrapment efficiency, enhanced α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition, improved cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells, and promising stability.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Rosemary oil may be a promising and affordable treatment for hair loss.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This review indicates promising potential for cinnamon supplementation to improve metabolic outcomes in PCOS, but more clinical trials with higher doses and longer durations are needed to confirm these effects.
June 2026 in “Discover Nano” This review discusses current treatment strategies for alopecia and highlights the potential of lipid-based nanoparticles to improve drug delivery to the scalp and hair follicles, noting their ability to enhance skin penetration and drug stability while outlining associated challenges and the need for further research.
5 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported that weekly intramuscular dexpanthenol may improve quality of life and satisfaction with hair appearance in women with female pattern hair loss, with no side effects observed.
June 2026 in “Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Cancer Research” In this study, women with PCOS exhibited a significantly elevated low-grade inflammatory profile through salivary cytokines, with IL-1β and TNF-α demonstrating strong potential as non-invasive diagnostic markers, alongside traditional androgen measures like FAI.
January 2026 in “Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences” This review highlights that bacteriophage therapy shows promise for acne treatment by specifically targeting Cutibacterium acnes, but larger clinical trials and improved regulatory frameworks are needed for further development.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study highlights the potential of GPR30 and its selective agonists as promising therapeutic targets for treating hair loss disorders and conditions that respond to estrogen, emphasizing their role in modulating hair growth.
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March 2008 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review explores the potential (neuro-)endocrine influences on hair follicle epithelial stem cell biology and emphasizes the need for more systematic research, but it provides no new empirical results.
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April 2025 in “Phycology” In this review, researchers highlight recent findings on the cosmeceutical applications of phlorotannins from brown seaweeds, emphasizing their promising bioactive properties since 2020.
May 2026 in “Commagene Journal of Biology” This review found that anti-aging peptides show promise in cosmeceuticals due to their targeted actions to rejuvenate skin, but challenges like peptide stability, penetration, and limited clinical data limit their current effectiveness.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This narrative review discusses the promising role of photobiomodulation in dermatology, emphasizing its non-invasive nature and potential benefits, but acknowledges the need for further research to establish standard protocols.
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October 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” This review highlights the promising potential of 3D printing for creating microneedles with precise customization and improved performance compared to traditional micromolding, emphasizing applications in personalized medical devices and advancements in biomedical fields.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” This study suggests that pulsed wave photobiomodulation could be a promising treatment for androgenetic alopecia by enhancing dermal papilla cell function through specific light parameters, particularly frequency.
March 2026 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter explores the promising use of low-power laser irradiation for post-hysterectomy reconstructive care, emphasizing enhancements like a flexible fiber optic module, to potentially improve genitourinary rehabilitation in cervical cancer patients.
July 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review describes ethosomes as promising nanocarriers for delivering active cosmetic ingredients to the skin, potentially transforming treatments for hair loss, acne, and skin pigmentation.
5 citations
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights the potential of Coffea arabica as an active ingredient in skincare, noting its bioactive compounds from leaves and beans show promising anticellulite, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties, with unique phenolic concentrations in leaves offering enhanced skin benefits.
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June 2023 in “Antioxidants” This review highlights that pomegranate exhibits promising beneficial effects in preclinical and clinical studies for cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular diseases, though further research is needed on its bioavailability and metabolites for effective therapeutic use.