3 citations
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May 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” In this study, researchers found that inhibiting inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) promoted hair growth in diabetic mice, suggesting iNOS-derived nitric oxide contributes to hair loss under diabetic inflammatory conditions.
1 citations
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February 2015 in “PubMed” This study found that azelaic acid and finasteride significantly increased iNOS expression and nitric oxide levels, which was associated with improved survival of skin flap grafts in rats.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Advances in Medical Sciences” This study found that a combination of azelaic acid, minoxidil, and caffeine significantly reduced skin flap necrosis in rats, likely by increasing nitric oxide content and iNOS expression, compared to individual treatments.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that compounds isolated from Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus demonstrated antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities, potentially offering therapeutic benefits for inflammatory bowel diseases by inhibiting COX-2 and iNOS enzymes and blocking ERK 1/2 MAPK signaling.
8 citations
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May 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This article reviews 27 small-molecule drugs approved by the FDA in 2024, noting that among them, eight "first-in-class" drugs with breakthrough therapy status show distinct mechanisms and substantial efficacy improvements in various conditions like cancer and chronic diseases.
1 citations
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August 2015 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” This review examines the sexual side effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride, highlighting the increased risk of erectile dysfunction, libido reduction, and potential contribution to depression without new clinical findings.
17 citations
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December 2018 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” This study concluded that administering dutasteride for more than 8 weeks in rats could lead to irreversible erectile dysfunction, even after stopping the medication.
30 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study identified several compounds from traditional Chinese medicines that may inhibit prostaglandin D2 synthase, potentially providing promising candidates for treating androgenic alopecia with minimal adverse skin reactions.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “South Asian Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study used in-silico molecular docking to evaluate the antidiabetic potential of Eclipta alba leaf flavonoids, finding that compounds like apigenin, syringic acid, and vanillic acid effectively bind to the target protein aldose reductase, suggesting a promising inhibitory action.
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.
1 citations
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June 2019 in “Food Research” In this study, tempeh oil rich in PUFAs, particularly from black soybean, significantly down-regulated MMP-9 gene expression in UVB-irradiated mice skin, indicating potential for use in preventing skin photoaging.
44 citations
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September 2014 in “Cell Death & Differentiation” This review discusses the role of tumor suppressors in controlling tumor-associated inflammation and suggests that targeting this inflammation may counteract the effects of tumor suppressor loss.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” In this review, researchers explored the multifaceted role of NF-κB signaling in various biological processes and diseases, including its interactions with other pathways, and discussed possible therapeutic approaches targeting this pathway for treating conditions like cancer, autoimmune disorders, and COVID-19.
102 citations
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July 2007 in “Genes & Development” This study found that maternal PPARγ is essential for preventing the production of inflammatory lipids in mouse milk, which can otherwise cause inflammation, alopecia, and growth retardation in nursing pups.
28 citations
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January 2009 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters” This study concluded that finasteride-induced DHT deficiency intensified constitutive iNOS expression in rat testicular and epididymal cells, suggesting a complex regulatory relationship needing further investigation.
19 citations
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July 2018 in “Medicines” This review highlights the pharmaceutical potential of secondary metabolites from Juniperus species, noting promising antitumor, antibacterial, and antiviral activities, but reports no new experimental findings.
10 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that storing hair follicle micrografts in HEPES-buffered DMEM with ACD inhibitors like aminoguanidine significantly increased hair shaft elongation compared to phosphate-buffered salt solution, suggesting improved viability for transplantation.
1 citations
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September 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This article reviews a variety of research presentations from the Society for Investigative Dermatology's annual meeting, highlighting advances in dermatological research without reporting new clinical results.
September 2014 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” This symposium review highlights past, present, and future developments in skin research, celebrating the work of Prof. Johanna Brandner and Dr. Peter Arne Gerber, without reporting new clinical results.
January 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that storing hair micrografts in DMEM with apoptotic cell death inhibitors improved in vitro hair shaft elongation and reduced apoptosis, potentially enhancing micrograft transplantation outcomes.
51 citations
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October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
1 citations
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November 2008 Yonnyuniksoogobon-dan taken orally promotes hair growth by affecting growth factors in hair roots.
47 citations
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August 2016 in “Fitoterapia” This article reviews mechanisms by which herbal ingredients may stimulate or inhibit hair growth, and it reports no new clinical findings while suggesting potential for developing hair loss treatments.
46 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This study suggests that 5α-reduced glucocorticoids may have anti-inflammatory potential and could serve as biomarkers for liver inflammation in metabolic disease, with implications for drug development.
45 citations
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study found that nanoemulsion-based formulations, such as nanoemulgel and NFs, might serve as promising topical delivery systems for treating inflammatory diseases, potentially offering an alternative to traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which are associated with adverse effects.
February 2026 in “Oncology Reviews” This review highlights the promising clinical outcomes of sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT), an antibody-drug conjugate for breast cancer that targets TROP2, demonstrating improved response rates and progression-free survival, with manageable safety concerns including primarily mild-to-moderate nausea and alopecia.
October 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mice treatments didn't grow hair, a patient treatment may affect immune response, and people with hair loss often feel anxious or depressed.
6 citations
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January 2003 in “PubMed” Finasteride reduces prostate size and symptoms with few side effects.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” This article reviews the role of nitric oxide in skin health, including its influence on immune responses and potential therapeutic applications for contact dermatitis, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Nutrients” This study found that GS-KG9 and GS-E3D, bioactive ginseng extracts, reduced BBB disruption and neuronal apoptosis in the hippocampus of diabetic rats, suggesting potential therapeutic effects for diabetic patients.