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August 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that flavonoids with two hydroxyl groups in their B-ring, such as sterubin and luteolin, supported the regeneration of pigmented hair after skin injury, unlike those with one hydroxyl group.
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September 2015 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study synthesized and verified the structures of Setipiprant's major and minor metabolites, confirming their regio- and enantioselectivity from earlier proposals in a clinical study.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” In this study, researchers found that in adult mice, new hair follicles with pigmentation can regenerate from the epidermis after skin wounding, aided by melanocyte stem cells moving from nearby existing hair follicles.
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June 2010 in “Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies” This study found that emodin from Polygonum multiflorum showed 5alpha-reductase inhibitory activity, which was more potent than alizarin but less potent than riboflavin.
December 2013 in “Estudo Geral (Universidade de Coimbra)” This research investigated the design and synthesis of steroid-based compounds as aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer, finding that certain structural modifications significantly enhance their inhibitory potency.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study highlighted the promising health benefits of taxifolin, a flavonoid with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other protective effects found in foods like onions and milk thistle, though more research is needed to fully understand its mechanisms and safety for human therapeutic use.
December 2015 in “Focus on catalysts” This study found that Pomiferin demonstrated potent stimulation of extracellular matrix proteins in human dermal fibroblasts and hair follicles, suggesting its potential as an ingredient in skin and scalp treatments.
September 2021 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found no significant difference in serum ferritin, zinc, and 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels between women with chronic telogen effluvium and healthy controls, although suboptimal levels were common in both groups.
January 2017 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” In this study, serum vitamin D levels were significantly lower in women with chronic telogen effluvium compared to controls, while ferritin levels showed no significant difference between the groups.
January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology /Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower serum 25(OH)D levels, which may be associated with increased disease severity.
April 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Research” This study found that individuals with Telogen Effluvium had significantly lower levels of vitamin D compared to healthy individuals, with a particularly negative correlation observed between disease duration and vitamin D levels in affected patients.
October 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that individuals with alopecia areata had significantly lower vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls, and lower vitamin D levels were associated with more severe hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that polyacetylene compounds in Panax ginseng extracts may inhibit neurotrophin receptor binding, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for alopecia and other hair growth disorders.
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December 2016 in “Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower serum levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D compared to control subjects.
December 2012 in “Bulletin of Egyptian Society for Physiological Sciences” This study found that topical application of copper (II) albumin complex improved healing signs in rats with full thickness thermal burns, enhancing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and pain modulating effects.
April 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation” In this study, the administration of indole-based compounds, particularly L-Tryptophan and Tryptophol, to a PCOS-induced rat model resulted in an increased number of healthy ovarian follicles and a reduction in ovarian cysts compared to untreated rats, suggesting potential therapeutic efficacy.
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels compared to controls, but these levels did not impact disease severity or pattern.
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January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with telogen effluvium had slightly lower vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls, but the difference was not statistically significant.
April 2022 in “JAAD International” This study suggests that vitamin D deficiency is likely not involved in the development of frontal fibrosing alopecia, as patients showed similar vitamin D levels to those with female pattern hair loss.
This study found that topical application of Sinsun-yukza-hwan extract significantly increased hair density and thickness in a mouse alopecia model and enhanced expression of growth-related genes.
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October 2002 in “Journal of Biochemical and Biophysical Methods” This study found that men with androgenic alopecia had significantly higher levels of certain urinary steroid metabolites, suggesting increased 5 alpha-reductase activity and possible mild hyperadrenal activity.
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September 2021 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata patients had significantly abnormal T3, T4, TPOAbs, ANA, and lower vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls.
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January 2017 in “Organic Process Research & Development” This article describes the efficient synthesis of (S)-N-(2-bromo-6-methoxypyridin-4-yl)-2-hydroxy-2,4-dimethylpentanamide, a novel topical antiandrogen, with high purity and enantiomeric excess but reports no pharmacological results.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Natural Products” In this study, researchers isolated new compounds from the plant *Calanthe cardioglossa* and found that five of these compounds, particularly calancardin B, significantly reduced TNF-α levels in immune cells relevant to multiple sclerosis, suggesting potential for immunomodulatory effects.
March 2024 in “Current materials science” This study explores the various properties of the flavonoid fisetin, highlighting its potential therapeutic applications due to its ability to modulate numerous biological pathways, suggesting benefits in conditions like inflammation, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases.
26 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that some synthesized heterocyclic derivatives showed promising 5α-reductase inhibitor, antiviral, and anti-tumor activities, surpassing several reference drugs in effectiveness.
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January 1978 in “PubMed” This study found that certain synthetic corticosteroid and progesterone analogues inhibited hair growth in castrated male mice, with varying effects based on specific chemical modifications.
January 1978 in “Enlighten: Theses (The University of Glasgow)” This study investigated various compounds inhibiting testosterone 5alpha-reductase for potential treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, finding that heparin and progesterone demonstrated inhibitory effects under specific conditions.
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March 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found an association between hydroxyl radical-modified SOD and alopecia areata, suggesting these modifications may lead to antibody induction in the condition.