January 2025 in “International journal of Indian medicine” This article discussed the potential risks of commercial hair oils, which may contain harmful ingredients, and suggested that additive-free ayurvedic oils could offer a safer alternative for maintaining healthy hair, while urging dermatologists to be informed about different herbal hair oil options.
December 2024 in “STUDIES IN ENGINEERING AND EXACT SCIENCES” In this study, solar drying of Punicagranatum was found to be the most effective, achieving a 65.26% drying rate compared to shade and convective drying methods.
This study reports that alternative cancer clinics spent over $15 million on Google ads in the past decade, directing 44.4% of their website traffic from these ads, which targeted sensitive search queries of cancer patients seeking alternative treatments.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal of Entomology” This study found that rabbits with mange showed significant declines in haemoglobin, PCV, and RBC count, alongside increased TLC and liver enzyme levels. Following treatment with ivermectin and proper management, recovery from the disease was observed.
July 2024 in “Anti-Infective Agents” This study explored the development of a herbal anti-dandruff shampoo using natural polyherbal tincture and reported strong antimicrobial effects, which suggests it may be a safer and more effective alternative to conventional solutions that can cause side effects like hair loss and irritation.
June 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study aims to develop and evaluate herbal shampoo powder made from natural ingredients, focusing on its efficacy in removing debris and dandruff, enhancing hair development and shine, and strengthening and darkening hair. Results are not reported.
May 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that shea butter is the most used plant among women in Tamale, Ghana, for cosmetic purposes like skin smoothening and hair growth.
March 2024 in “PLoS medicine” This study systematically reviewed meta-analyses and Mendelian randomization studies to identify factors influencing prostate cancer risk, finding suggestive associations for physical activity, height, and smoking but no robust, convincing overlapping evidence across tested factors.
February 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review examines the advances in nanostructured lipid carriers for treating hyperpigmentation but presents no new clinical results; the authors highlight their potential benefits and applications.
February 2024 in “Universal Library of Innovative Research and Studies” In this study, researchers found that the primary cause of slippage and detachment of keratin capsules in hair extensions is the re-contamination by oily residues from the hairdresser's hands, rather than the use of hair care products like masks or conditioners.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This historical analysis compared hair care products and methods from the 19th/20th centuries to those from the 20th/21st centuries, showing the evolution and scientific advancement in hair treatments while highlighting modern inspirations drawn from past concepts.
January 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, the researchers found that deleting ceramide synthase 4 in the skin's epidermis alters stem cell differentiation, disrupting hair follicle structure and barrier function, potentially leading to immune responses similar to atopic dermatitis.
December 2023 in “Kiểm nghiệm và An toàn thực phẩm/Kiểm nghiệm và An toàn thực phẩm (online)” This study developed a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry method to detect sex hormones in health supplements from Hanoi, Vietnam, finding three out of 16 samples contained sex hormones, including banned testosterone at low levels (~0.5 mg/kg).
December 2023 in “Medicine and Materials” This study reviewed the use of essential oils in cosmetics and highlighted that while chamomile, rosemary, and geranium oils can be applied directly to the skin when diluted, most essential oils require caution due to potential dermatological reactions.
December 2023 in “Acta Facultatis Medicae Naissensis” This study reviews skin issues caused by COVID-19 and related measures, concluding that cosmeceuticals, positioned between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, are widely recommended for managing these conditions unless they are severe.
October 2023 in “Arab Gulf journal of scientific research” This study found that adding Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract to a powder shampoo formulation significantly improved antioxidant activity without affecting its cleansing ability, although its clinical effectiveness remains to be tested.
September 2023 in “Cosmoderma” This abstract describes a rare case of a young Kashmiri woman with neglected scarring alopecia due to favus, a type of tinea capitis more commonly observed in Kashmiri children.
August 2023 in “Journal of animal research” In this study, 22 pet rabbits with symptoms of itching and hair loss were found to have mite infestations, which were successfully treated with a combination of medications including ivermectin, resulting in recovery within 45 days.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” In this study of 50 rural children with tinea capitis, 64% had the non-inflammatory type, while 28% had the inflammatory type, with most cases showing positive results in KOH examinations.
This study reports an increase in the frequency and variety of skin conditions associated with COVID-19, noting that milder cases often present with pernio-like lesions, while severe cases may involve livedo racemosa, retiform purpura, and acral ischemia.
In this study, Korean patients with systemic lupus erythematosus reported worse perceptions and higher adverse events with the COVID-19 vaccine compared to the influenza vaccine.
April 2023 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This article reviews the pathogenesis, complications, and management of lichen planus, especially its persistent oral form, and highlights the need for further prospective studies.
This article discusses the impact of lifestyle factors on skin conditions and STDs, highlighting the need for more attention to environmental, psychological, and social influences on dermatological health; it reports no new results.
July 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” This study reviewed medical records of tinea capitis patients at a clinic in Surabaya, finding that the condition predominantly affected young males and was often associated with contact with cats.
This study found that an herbal extract from Marking nuts, when compared to a standard drug, effectively inhibited the dandruff-causing organism Malassezia furfur and promoted hair growth on mice, suggesting potential use for dandruff treatment and hair rejuvenation.
January 2022 in “Eduvest” This case report discusses the clinical features and management of tinea capitis, highlighting its occurrence in adults and the continued preference for griseofulvin treatment.
October 2020 in “Misr journal of agricultural engineering” This study examined the drying of pomegranate peel as a method for reducing waste and found that drying efficiency varied with temperature and air velocity, potentially adding value to this by-product.
June 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, xerosis was the most common skin condition found among elderly participants, followed by wrinkling and immunoglobulin heavy chain deposition.
November 2019 in “Nepal Medical College journal” This study found that nearly a quarter of patients in a general dermatology outpatient department sought cosmetic consultations, primarily females and young employed adults from higher socio-economic backgrounds.
January 2019 in “Open access journal of mycology & mycological sciences” This article discusses tinea capitis, highlighting its causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and the importance of selecting treatment based on the causal agent for effective outcomes; it reports no new clinical results.