February 2023 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” This review examines the health-promoting effects of medicinal plants used in nutricosmetics, highlighting their beneficial impact on skin physiology, but offers no new clinical results.
January 2023 in “Open Access Research Journal of Biology and Pharmacy” This review discusses the phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Martynia annua but reports no new findings; it suggests the plant's various phytoconstituents offer scope for future research.
January 2023 in “Italian Journal of Medicine” This study found that Italian nurses who worked night shifts, in non-COVID wards, and reported regular meal intake were more likely to contract SARS-CoV-2.
This review discusses the potential risks of formaldehyde in hair keratin treatments like Brazilian blow-dry, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the need for greater safety assessments including occupational exposure.
August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” This review summarizes the chemical composition and pharmacological properties of Teak (Tectona grandis) but presents no new research findings, emphasizing its use in traditional medicine and therapeutic potentials.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that strontium ranelate may promote cartilage regeneration by enhancing chondrogenic differentiation and inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in rat models of cartilage defects.
June 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study found that oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA®) significantly improved hair, skin, and nail health in the Indian population, with no reported side effects.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that exosomes derived from human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells significantly promote cutaneous wound healing in rats by modulating the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.
February 2016 in “Online journal of biological sciences” This study found that a mixture of Lawsonia inermis L. powder and honey could significantly speed up burn wound healing and promote hair growth in rabbits compared to control and honey-alone treatments.
January 2015 in “Journal of Nutrition and Health” This study found that fish oil supplementation in male Wistar albino rats helped maintain hair shaft structure and improved amino acid composition, while reducing harmful protein compounds associated with diabetes and hypercholesterolemia.
March 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” Some nutrients and antioxidants may improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
March 2012 in “Daehan hwajangpum hakoeji/Daehan hwa'jangpum haghoeji” This study observed that a cream containing functional compounds from medicinal plants increased collagen production in human skin, while a hair tonic enhanced hair growth in mice.
January 2002 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Botanical extracts are increasingly important in cosmetics and drugs for their effectiveness and safety, backed by traditional use and scientific evidence.
June 1996 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” This study found a statistically significant increase in glycosylated hemoglobins among patients with adult-acquired panhypopituitarism undergoing long-term GH replacement therapy, with two developing diabetes requiring treatment.
November 1966 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This conference proceeding abstract provides no new research results, focusing only on event details from the British Association of Dermatology's Forty-Sixth Annual Meeting held in Oxford in 1966.
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February 1990 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” This study identified trichohyalin as an early differentiation marker in hair follicles, with potential structural roles related to alpha-helical formations, based on the partial characterization of its cDNA in sheep.
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June 1989 in “Steroids” In this study, the synthesis of C-4 and C-6 bridged haptens of 11 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone revealed an unexpected formation of a C-4 substituted product using a 6-bromo derivative, contrary to prior reports.
4 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR) may be an effective alternative to tretinoin for anti-aging skin treatments, offering similar collagen production benefits without increased skin irritation.
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February 1971 in “Biochemistry” Specific cross-linkages help make hair proteins stable and strong.
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November 2018 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” This study demonstrated that modified montmorillonites combined with bacterial cellulose enhanced antimicrobial, wound healing, and tissue regenerative activities in a burn mice model, suggesting potential as an artificial skin substitute for burn patients.
43 citations
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September 2014 in “Molecular Plant” This study found that the signaling peptide CLE40 and receptor proteins CLV2 and CRN regulate root meristem differentiation through two distinct, antagonistic pathways activated by CLE40 in a dose-dependent manner.
29 citations
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September 2012 in “Birth Defects Research” This review discusses the developmental regulation of wound healing mechanisms in mammals, focusing on the role of the Wnt and TGF‐β signaling pathways, and reports no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This review discusses various theories of skin aging and the importance of using professional and at-home skincare solutions, but offers no new empirical findings.
November 2025 in “Communications Biology” The researchers reported creating a Human Hair Atlas that maps over 1200 molecular species in hair, revealing up to 50% variation in metabolite and lipid levels along the hair's length, and identified 122 exposome-related compounds from personal care products.
July 2025 in “Bulgarian Portal for Open Science” In this study, researchers explained that healing of extensive skin defects involves granulation filling the wound cavity, followed by epithelialization from skin edges and hair follicles, which are crucial steps in wound healing.
3 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that the dipeptide Pro-Ile has FGF18-like activity, can penetrate model human epidermis, and may have potential as a cosmetic ingredient for skin and hair regulation.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, the TRICHOBIOLIGHT protocol showed effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, with 82.5% of 103 patients experiencing excellent to good outcomes after mesotherapy and LED photobiostimulation on the scalp.
46 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of structural biology” This study suggests that the mechanical robustness of hair may be enhanced by the binding interactions of keratin-associated proteins, particularly KAP8.1, with intermediate filament proteins.
44 citations
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July 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 116 citations
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April 1986 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” This study reports that a 190,000 molecular weight protein, identified as trichohyalin, may play a matrix role in the development of inner root sheaths in hair follicles.