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This study explored the in vitro skin penetration of two compounds from Tectona grandis leaf extract used for standardization and found that compound 1 penetrates more efficiently than compound 2, especially with a propylene glycol enhancer.

This study found that extracts from heterotropic cultures of Scenedesmus deserticola JD052 enhanced hair-inductive properties in human dermal papilla cells more effectively than photoautotrophic extracts, likely through activation of AKT/β-catenin signaling, despite similar loliolide content.

This critique of a 2019 study highlights the potential of a liposomal hydrogel for delivering Minoxidil and Tretinoin to treat androgenetic alopecia, but underscores the need for in vivo trials and further stability and interaction analysis to validate its promise.

In this study on male rabbits, a hair tonic formulated with delipidated ethanol extract of Capsicum frutescens L. leaves at concentrations of 5%, 10%, and 20% promoted hair growth more effectively than a placebo and similar to 2% Minoxidil at the highest concentration.

In this study, researchers formulated a topical gel containing β-sitosterol for alopecia treatment and found it demonstrated good 5 alpha reductase inhibitory activity in vitro, comparable to a commercial product, indicating its potential for further antiandrogenic activity investigation.

This review compiled evidence suggesting that flavonoids may promote skin wound healing due to their anti-inflammatory, angiogenesis, re-epithelialization, and antioxidant properties, while also discussing current limitations and future prospects for these compounds as wound-healing agents.

In this review, Ziziphus lotus was reported to have multiple traditional uses and demonstrated various pharmacological properties in lab and animal studies, with over 181 identified bioactive compounds; however, clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy as a medicinal agent.

This review highlights the potential of several medicinal plants as treatments for seborrhea dermatitis by inhibiting Malassezia growth and reducing symptoms like itching and redness, amid challenges of drug adherence and side effects in existing therapies.

This review highlights the role of plant-derived organic selenium compounds, noting their high bioavailability and low toxicity, and provides a comprehensive overview of selenium's uptake in plants and metabolism in humans, offering a theoretical basis for future nutritional research.

This study developed and validated a highly sensitive method using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry for accurately analyzing nine neuroactive steroids in human serum, which could enhance understanding of disease pathophysiology and support new biomarker and therapeutic discovery.

This study found that the green alga Botryococcus terribilis and its novel compounds significantly promoted hair growth marker gene expression in hair follicle dermal papilla cells without cytotoxic effects.

This study highlights the potential of medicinal plants like Rubus vulgaris and Plantago major as sources for skin disorder treatments due to their bioactive compounds' antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects.

This study developed and validated a comprehensive method using mass spectrometry to profile sex (pro)hormones in plasma, with results showing reliable calibration and detection of 31 analytes in samples from pre- and postmenopausal women and men, while addressing potential over- or underestimations in analyte concentrations.

This study identified novel endophytic actinobacteria from the Citrullus colocynthis plant with antibacterial properties, suggesting potential for new antibiotic development against multi-drug-resistant bacteria.

This study found that blood and milk somatic cells show promise as matrices for monitoring illicit recombinant bovine somatotropin use in dairy cattle through gene-expression assays.

This study found that Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts reduced the activity of 5 α-reductase II and promoted hair growth in rabbits by elongating the hair follicle's anagen phase, suggesting potential for treating hair loss.

This review highlights the potential of ellagic acid for treating various skin conditions due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and depigmenting properties, but notes that novel formulations are needed to overcome its poor solubility and skin permeability to enhance clinical efficacy.

This review evaluates the traditional uses, phytochemical profiles, and pharmacological potential of Mediterranean Erica species and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further studies.

This study found that Centipeda minima and brevilin A significantly reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting their potential to protect against skin aging and inflammation.

This review discusses the potential benefits and challenges of using hemp actives like cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids in skincare products, emphasizing their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties and strategies to enhance their penetration and integration in natural and sustainable cosmeceuticals.

This review identifies 1859 plant and fungal species from the Pantanal and highlights patents, mainly from South Korea, focused on extracts with antitumoral, anti-inflammatory, and cosmetic applications, but reports no new clinical results.

This study found that combined dietary supplementation of sodium hyaluronate and eggshell membrane was associated with various improvements in skin and coat health markers in healthy Ragdoll cats.

This study found that applying an ethanol extract of Prasiola japonica improved hair regrowth, length, and follicular density in testosterone-induced hair loss conditions in mice, while also promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation and reducing dihydrotestosterone production, though effects were less pronounced than those of minoxidil.

This review found that vesicle-based therapies, including mammalian MSC-derived and plant-derived vesicles, consistently promote wound healing in preclinical models of thermal injury and may offer a safer alternative to live cell transplants.

In this study, broccoli sprout extract and sulforaphane were found to reduce cell viability, suppress growth, and induce apoptosis in breast cancer cells, and oral broccoli sprout extract inhibited tumor growth in animal models, suggesting it may be effective in managing breast cancer.

This study establishes a robust analytical method using mass spectrometry to comprehensively identify 170 chemical compounds in Xiaoban Kangfu capsules for enhanced quality control.

In this study, orally administered Centella asiatica extract, standardized for asiaticoside content, significantly improved skin barrier function, elasticity, and reduced signs of UVB-induced photoaging in hairless mice, highlighting its potential as a nutricosmetic for skin health.

In this study, Eclipta alba extract showed potential for hair regrowth by increasing the proliferative activity of human dermal papilla cells by 45% in vitro, with evidence suggesting activation of the Wnt signaling pathway.

This study suggests that P. orientalis leaf-derived EVs could offer anxiolytic, antidepressant, and sleep-inducing benefits by affecting neurotransmitter levels and reducing inflammation, particularly when administered intranasally.

In this study, quercetin nanocrystals stabilized with glycyrrhizic acid were developed as a new treatment strategy for androgenetic alopecia, which significantly reduced DHT levels and improved hair regrowth in a mouse model, indicating synergistic potential for clinical application.