December 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This review highlights that flaxseed, due to its high levels of antioxidants and essential fatty acids, may improve hair texture, reduce frizz, and support hair growth, though more clinical studies are needed to confirm the best formulations and effects.
January 2018 in “Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this laboratory study, eucalyptus oil, menthol, and urea were found to enhance the skin permeability of minoxidil in rat skin by increasing flux and diffusion coefficients compared to untreated skin.
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November 1974 in “Scottish medical journal” Diabetes often causes various skin problems and complications.
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” The document concludes that research on sulfatase inhibitors should continue due to their potential in treating various diseases, despite some clinical trial failures.
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December 2010 in “Copernican Letters” This article reviews popular peptides used in cosmetics for wrinkle treatment and presents no new clinical findings.
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June 2005 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This review discusses the potential of lecithin organogels for improving topical drug delivery and presents no new experimental results; the authors highlight their stability and low skin irritancy as advantages.
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June 1995 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” This study describes a case where finasteride treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy was associated with gynecomastia in a 62-year-old man, which resolved after the drug was discontinued.
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April 2019 in “Journal of structural biology” This study found that coconut oil impedes hair hydration more effectively than soybean oil by penetrating deeper, and suggested a new model for intermediate filament assembly in hair.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study found that carbonic anhydrase II was significantly upregulated in human keratinocytes when treated with toll-like receptor 3 agonist and Th2 cytokines, suggesting its potential role in inflammatory skin conditions.
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October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case presentation reported worsening hyperglycemia in a diabetic male patient after starting finasteride, suggesting that 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may induce hyperglycemia through insulin resistance and liver disturbances in some individuals.
66 citations
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February 2010 in “CrystEngComm” Made 8 minoxidil samples; 1 cocrystal, 7 salts formed.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reported new crystallographic structures and polymorphs of finasteride, including several solvates with distinct X-ray diffraction patterns and thermally characterized properties.
28 citations
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September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the potential of three-dimensional printed mesoporous scaffolds for drug delivery applications, particularly for bone cells and tissues, but reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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August 2014 in “Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism” This study concluded that an 8-week low-starch/low-dairy diet increased fat oxidation in overweight and obese women with PCOS.
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
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February 2022 in “Scholars international journal of traditional and complementary medicine” In this study, researchers formulated a hair gel using guar gum and jatamansi extract, evaluating its physical properties and noting that jatamansi may promote hair growth, with the gel meeting various parameters such as pH, viscosity, and spreadability.
April 2026 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, the developed polyherbal shampoo with Hibiscus rosa-sinensis exhibited good stability and cleansing properties, suggesting it may be an effective natural alternative to synthetic anti-hair fall products.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Novel Research and Development” In this review, the authors discussed herbal hair cosmetics, highlighting natural ingredients like hibiscus and aloe vera that may nourish hair and improve scalp health without synthetic chemicals' side effects.
September 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This paper discusses the potential benefits of incorporating guava leaf extracts into skincare, hair care, and oral care products, highlighting their antibacterial, antioxidant, and acne-treating properties, as well as their possible effects on dandruff removal and hair loss reduction.
August 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, rice water was reviewed as a cosmetic ingredient, highlighting its safety, stability, and possible benefits such as anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects, as well as improvements in hair growth and skin hydration.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” In this study, the preparation of herbal hair oil from ingredients like Amla, Hibiscus, and Bhringraj was reported to show anti-hairfall properties, along with beneficial effects such as anti-dandruff activity and improved scalp blood circulation, while meeting standard evaluation criteria for stability and organoleptic properties.
January 2024 in “Middle East Journal of Applied Science & Technology” This study formulated and evaluated a polyherbal body lotion using neem, tulsi, and aloe vera extracts, finding it met satisfactory physicochemical standards and was well received by users for skin smoothness and hydration without causing allergies.
October 2023 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” This study focused on the rheology of almond oil at various temperatures and shear rates, using a Brookfield RVDV II I Ultra Rheometer, to evaluate its potential as a biodegradable lubricant.
May 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Alexander the Great's engineers built a causeway using a natural sand bridge, some tiger moths avoid bats by mimicking toxic relatives' sounds, early metabolism and RNA enzymes support the ancient RNA world theory, and vitamin D is crucial for hair growth and its absence can cause baldness.
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March 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that testosterone therapy improved physical performance and strength in older men with low testosterone over 36 months, whether administered alone or with finasteride.
55 citations
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April 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review discusses recent advances in scarless wound healing, focusing on strategies to create pro-regenerative scaffolds for repairing damaged skin, and reports no new clinical results.
54 citations
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September 1972 in “British journal of nutrition” Malnutrition severely harms growth and development in young baboons.
46 citations
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September 2010 in “Southern Medical Journal” This review discusses low-level light therapy for androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss, noting minimal clinical evidence on its efficacy and the need for more controlled studies.
46 citations
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August 1990 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” In this study, ketoconazole treatment improved acne in all women and reduced hirsutism in some, but it caused several side effects and requires careful monitoring.
41 citations
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September 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that the DexIEME hydrogel promotes complete skin regeneration and scar attenuation in murine and porcine models, suggesting potential for treating deep dermal injuries.