6 citations
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August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that cream ingestion increased NFκB activation in women with PCOS, which was associated with insulin resistance and higher ovarian androgen levels, regardless of obesity status.
6 citations
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August 2013 in “Joint Bone Spine” Tocilizumab treatment was associated with significant hair regrowth in one patient and temporary hair loss followed by regrowth in another.
5 citations
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September 2024 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” This study found that total glucosides of paeony (TGP) reduced hair loss and inflammation in alopecia areata mice by inhibiting cellular pyroptosis.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “Molecules” This study found that glycyrrhetinic acid, derived from licorice, may help alleviate acne symptoms by regulating lipid synthesis and inflammatory responses through multiple pathways, as observed in both in vitro and in vivo settings.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study explored the mechanism of Shaoyao Gancao decoction in treating alopecia areata and found that it may be closely related to the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that 3D-cultured dermal papilla cells more accurately mimic in vivo conditions compared to 2D cultures, enhancing our understanding of molecular mechanisms in androgen-induced alopecia.
4 citations
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February 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that cortexolone 17α-propionate (clascoterone) effectively inhibited androgen receptor-regulated transcription and IL-6 synthesis in scalp cells, potentially making it a promising candidate for topical treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that the Yangyin Qingre Huoxue Prescription effectively reduced the progression of atherosclerosis in mice, with lipid-regulating and anti-inflammatory functions and lower hepatotoxicity than simvastatin.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “Discovery Medicine” This study found that glycolic acid treatment reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in UV-induced skin photoaging in rats, promoting collagen recovery and reducing photoaging signs, potentially by inhibiting the PI3K/Akt and NF-κB pathways.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that subthermal CRET treatment increased keratinocyte proliferation and modulated cytokine production, affecting the inflammatory response in human keratinocytes through EGFR and ERK1/2/NF-κB pathways.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that human placenta hydrolysate effectively inhibited atopic dermatitis development in stimulated human cells and a mouse model, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for related skin diseases.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study demonstrates that Puerariae Lobatae Radix may regulate skin lipid metabolism by inhibiting sebaceous gland growth and reducing triglyceride secretion, highlighting its therapeutic potential for sebaceous gland-related conditions.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Molecules” This study found that Camellia seed cake extract may counteract DHT-induced effects in cultured dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential to prevent or alleviate androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, topical piperonylic acid was found to improve wound healing in mice by activating EGFR and modulating gene expression related to the healing process.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “Internatuinal Journal of Radiation Research” This study reports that γ-ray exposure in rats led to dermal endothelial proliferation, new vessel formation around hair follicles, and increased inflammatory markers, suggesting possible early stimulatory effects on hair growth.
3 citations
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July 2015 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This abstract discusses the role of advanced glycation end-products in aging-related skin damage, but does not provide new findings on their impact on alopecia.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars form abnormally due to changes in wound healing, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that EGFR inhibitors and ligands did not significantly affect the expression of inflammatory biomarkers in cultured sebocytes, except for a notable increase in IL-1 expression with EGF treatment.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Korean journal of medicinal crop science/Han-gug yagyong jagmul hag-hoeji” This study investigated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the plant extract BLH308 and its potential to reduce hair loss, showing significant antioxidant activity in vitro.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences” This study demonstrated that the immunomodulatory drug FTY720 may enhance the survival of allogeneic fat grafts in mice by reducing immune rejection and improving neovascularization.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that patients with premature greying of hair had significant abnormalities in cardiovascular risk markers, including elevated IL-6 levels, compared to healthy controls.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that using an LED array with an 863 nm wavelength delayed tumor development and reduced systemic inflammatory cytokines in DMBA/TPA-induced mouse skin tumors, suggesting potential but limited benefits of light therapy.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study reported that a specific mixing ratio of Dendropanax extract and sea salt showed low cytotoxicity, high cell proliferation, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects, suggesting potential for functional cosmetics against hair loss.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This article highlights that early and high-dose corticosteroid therapy, along with immunosuppressive agents, is crucial for managing Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, and emerging biological therapies may benefit refractory cases.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” The researchers reported that dPGS-PCL as a carrier improved the penetration of tofacitinib in an ex-vivo human skin model compared to free tofacitinib, but did not show significant differences in inhibiting IL-6 and IL-8 during short incubation.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 vaccines have been linked to an increase in hair loss conditions.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study suggests that Silybum marianum flower extract may promote hair growth and reduce hair loss by increasing proliferation and VEGF production in dermal papilla cells and suppressing cell senescence.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Genes” This study highlights the genetic complexities in alopecia areata, emphasizing the role of microRNAs and their association with other immune-related diseases, which could inform targeted treatment strategies.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” In this pilot study, the researchers observed that transplanting anagen hair follicles into human scars can promote remodeling of fibrotic tissue and inhibit pro-fibrotic factors, offering potential new treatments for mature scars.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes a 21-year-old woman with progressive alopecia areata who experienced hair regrowth while treated with tocilizumab for posterior uveitis, suggesting the potential for this drug to affect hair loss and regrowth by disrupting interleukin-6 signaling.