February 2024 in “Neurophotonics” Light therapy on the brain shows promise for treating brain diseases and improving brain function.
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January 2018 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Nanoemulsion creams with certain enhancers can greatly increase caffeine delivery through skin.
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April 2014 in “Psychopharmacology” Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.
104 citations
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January 2016 in “Food & Function” Olive oil compounds may help prevent cancer in animals, but human results are mixed.
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May 2014 in “Xenobiotica” Finasteride metabolites found in pigs match human studies, making pigs a valid model for human drug research.
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November 2007 in “JAT. Journal of applied toxicology/Journal of applied toxicology” Human scalp hair on mice can effectively monitor mercury exposure.
February 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Melatonin may help improve hair growth in people with certain types of hair loss.
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October 2008 in “Endocrine reviews” Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.
56 citations
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January 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.
35 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The review concluded that keeping the hair-growing ability of human dermal papilla cells is key for hair development and growth.
18 citations
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April 2021 in “PLOS ONE” The review concluded that reporting on PRP therapy is often incomplete, leading to uncertainty about its effectiveness.
September 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” Colchicine causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles.
26 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of pineal research” Melatonin affects skin and hair color and protects skin cells, with potential benefits for hair growth and skin health.
67 citations
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January 2020 in “Cellular & Molecular Immunology/Cellular & molecular immunology” Tissue-resident memory T cells can protect against infections and cancer but may also contribute to autoimmune diseases.
11 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of molecular endocrinology” ERβ has potential in treating prostate cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, but human studies are needed before clinical use.
May 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Applying DMG-Na to the skin increases blood flow and may help with skin conditions.
April 2023 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” Indian head cactus extract may help hair grow by boosting important cell activity and gene expression.
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May 2011 in “Clinical cancer research” The topical inhibitor CUR61414 was not effective in treating basal cell carcinoma in human trials.
21 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Vesicular carriers like liposomes may improve cosmetic skin treatment delivery and effectiveness but need more human research.
110 citations
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January 1984 in “Progress in brain research” Gonadal hormones may influence sex differences in play fighting in animals, but their effect on human spatial behavior is unclear and needs more research.
52 citations
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ginseng and its compounds may help hair growth and prevent hair loss, but more human trials are needed to confirm this.
August 2012 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine” The issue discussed China's research contributions, systematic review improvements, and featured various medical studies and trials.
2 citations
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April 2012 in “Science-business Exchange” Blocking a protein called prostaglandin D2 might help treat hair loss.
211 citations
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
32 citations
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February 2020 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” Rosemary extract may boost the immune system, but more research on humans is needed to confirm this.
16 citations
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May 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
15 citations
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May 2015 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” Low-Level Laser Therapy may help with flap survival and burn scar healing, but not with venous ulcers or hair loss, and more research is needed.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Fractional lasers could help hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
April 2024 in “PloS one” Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase testosterone levels in males.
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October 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Sulforaphane from broccoli can help protect skin from sun damage.