106 citations
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July 2013 in “Advances in wound care” This review discusses the potential of ultraviolet (UV) radiation technologies in wound care, highlighting their antimicrobial properties and risks of DNA damage, but reports no new clinical findings.
54 citations
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October 2019 in “Cochrane library” This study found low- to very low-quality evidence suggesting that several pharmacological treatments, including alpha blockers and antibiotics, may reduce prostatitis symptoms without significantly increasing adverse events in the short term, although more rigorous trials are needed.
42 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review discusses advancements in the use of microneedle arrays and nanoparticles for transdermal delivery of therapeutics, noting challenges in overcoming the skin barrier and summarizing recent clinical trial achievements in areas like cancer therapy and gene therapy.
41 citations
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September 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This review suggests that oral prednisolone pulse therapy and oral inosiplex may be effective for alopecia areata, but robust evidence from randomized controlled trials is lacking, highlighting the need for better-designed future studies.
37 citations
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May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses neutrophil-associated and infiltrative scarring alopecias, as well as promising new treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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January 2021 in “Molecules” This review compiles studies on the antidiabetic potential of plants from the Middle East, particularly from the Asteraceae and Lamiaceae families, but reports no clinical results.
29 citations
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September 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This review explores the use of skin penetration enhancers like Transcutol® in various formulation systems, discussing their mechanisms and effectiveness in improving transdermal drug delivery without breaching the skin.
28 citations
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October 1978 in “Archives of dermatology” This study found that combined topical, intralesional, and oral corticosteroids led to significant hair regrowth in some patients with alopecia totalis or universalis, allowing eventual cessation of oral corticosteroids in several cases.
23 citations
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This review discusses the use of contact sensitizers for topical immunotherapy in dermatological conditions such as alopecia areata and viral warts, but it reports no new clinical findings.
22 citations
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January 1985 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Minoxidil in breast milk may harm nursing infants.
19 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences” This review explores the diverse roles of rosemary, covering its nutritional and medicinal uses, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications, and evaluates various extraction methods, with a focus on sustainable practices and commercial prospects.
19 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.
12 citations
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December 1987 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology” Vitamin E in the diet might help protect against hair loss caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in rabbits.
10 citations
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January 2022 in “Scholars international journal of anatomy and physiology” This review discusses Aloe Vera's traditional uses and active components but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing its potential benefits from wound healing to hair growth.
9 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review found that oral and topical phosphodiesterase inhibitors and topical prostaglandin analogues are safe and effective treatments for various skin diseases, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia.
8 citations
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May 2017 in “Current traditional medicine” This review explores the phytochemistry and phytopharmacology of Urtica dioica but reports no new experimental findings, focusing on its traditional uses and range of bioactive constituents.
8 citations
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April 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine” This review discusses the complex relationship between psychotropic medications and the skin, focusing on cutaneous side effects, dermatologic uses, and psychiatric disorders with skin manifestations, but reports no new findings.
5 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that combining topical finasteride with IPL + RF hair removal significantly reduced unwanted facial hair in women after six months compared to placebo.
3 citations
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May 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This paper reviews the potential of Ayurvedic herbs like ginger, garlic, and turmeric to reduce the side effects of cancer therapies and enhance patient wellbeing but reports no new experimental findings.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” This review examines the traditional uses and biological activities of Glycyrrhiza glabra in Ayurveda, but reports no new clinical results; the authors identify a gap in evidence supporting its medicinal potential.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This review discusses the diverse applications of algae in non-energy sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food ingredients, pigments, and cosmetics, and reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This study revealed that 44.48% of people in Ghaziabad are familiar with common herbal medicines, with lower awareness of lesser-known options, prompting the creation of an educational package.
1 citations
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June 2007 in “Almustansiriya journal of pharmaceutical sciences/Al-Mustansiriyah journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that a two-month antioxidant treatment significantly improved hair growth in patients with alopecia areata by enhancing antioxidant defenses and correcting trace metal imbalances.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” This article reviews the structure, genomic organization, and pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 and discusses current efforts in prevention and treatments for COVID-19 without reporting new clinical results.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This study found that Si extract, cryptomeridiol, and SiAgNPs have the ability to induce cell death and prevent cell growth in HepG2 liver cancer cells, suggesting cryptomeridiol's potential as a phytochemical component in developing new therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma using nanotechnology in vitro.
September 2025 in “Journal of Phytonanotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This comprehensive review reports on the therapeutic potential and bioactive components of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn), highlighting its diverse pharmacological properties and health benefits but also noting associated toxicity and adverse effects in medicinal and food applications.
In this review, researchers evaluated 111 studies on the biological activities and phytochemical components of the plant Tridax procumbens, emphasizing its ethnobotanical potential and the need for more research to understand its therapeutic benefits, especially in its native tropical regions.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Agricultural Invention” This review highlights the therapeutic properties and nutritional value of amla (Phyllanthus emblica), noting its high vitamin C content and diverse pharmacological activities, including antidiabetic and antioxidant effects, as evidenced in traditional medicine practices.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medicine” This review highlights that Nyctanthes arbor-tristis contains numerous phytochemicals and has traditional uses for various conditions. It also reports pharmacological activities, suggesting potential benefits for diabetes, cancer, inflammation, and more.
January 2024 in “Scientific reports” This study found that undiluted mint leaf extract effectively inhibited multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and killed Culex pipiens larvae, suggesting its potential as a biocontrol strategy around hospitals.