28 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” This study found that a novel proniosomal gel formulation of CoQ10 improved antioxidant levels and provided better skin protection against UV radiation compared to a conventional CoQ10 gel in animal models.
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.
9 citations
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October 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses how challenges in drug development and success rates are driving a shift in the pharmaceutical industry towards engineering targeted drug delivery systems, with nanomaterials offering potential solutions for selective therapeutic delivery.
3 citations
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January 2005 in “Media Asia” This study reports that since the early 1990s, China's advertising and consumer culture have rapidly transformed, with Chinese brands now leading the market alongside significant cultural shifts toward consumerism and materialism.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, researchers highlighted the high global prevalence of immune-related skin diseases like dermatitis and psoriasis, noting that females are disproportionately affected, emphasizing the need for tailored public health strategies based on sex and region.
2 citations
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November 2021 in “Regenerative Medicine” This study found that the majority of UK clinics market stem cell treatments ethically questionably, often omitting risk information, exaggerating effectiveness, and using celebrity testimonials.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology” This review analyzed 109 articles to classify skin lesions associated with COVID-19 and their frequency during the disease, but found no conclusive evidence on long-term persistence of specific types due to rarity.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Türk tarım - gıda bilim ve teknoloji dergisi” This review discusses the diversification of tea products and their associated health benefits, highlighting the economic challenges faced by tea-producing countries and the global marketing strategies of the tea industry, but reports no new experimental findings.
1 citations
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December 2016 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” This review highlights the potential of Panax ginseng as a promising natural treatment for hair loss, despite limited published research on its effects.
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January 2004 in “Fashion business” This study found that varied hair colors influence body image by creating different perceptions, such as charisma and friendliness, with specific colors like red and black producing strong image effects.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study highlighted the promising health benefits of taxifolin, a flavonoid with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other protective effects found in foods like onions and milk thistle, though more research is needed to fully understand its mechanisms and safety for human therapeutic use.
September 2025 in “Journal of Health Sciences” In this study, researchers developed an antioxidant hair tonic using Dipteryx odorata (cumaru) extract, aimed at treating scalp psoriasis, which could potentially improve quality of life for patients due to its natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
September 2025 in “Journal of Science Innovations and Nature of Earth” This source reviews the health benefits and challenges of using anthocyanins, noting their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other protective effects, while also highlighting stability issues that need addressing for wider food and nutraceutical application.
January 2025 in “RSC Pharmaceutics” Smart microneedles using advanced tech could improve psoriasis treatment.
October 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving treatment outcomes and staying updated on various health conditions.
May 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report details the experiences gained during a pharmacy internship in both hospital and community settings, highlighting the preparation of sildenafil suspensions for hospital use, patient consultations on autoimmune conditions, and educational material creation in community pharmacy, alongside insights into diabetes and ADHD treatments.
March 2024 in “Drug development & registration” This review highlights the potential of mesenchymal stem cell secretome for developing topical treatments aimed at skin regeneration and treating various diseases, but notes a lack of studies on safety, efficacy, and standardization processes for its clinical use.
May 2023 in “Bali Medical Journal” This study found a very strong positive correlation between sebum levels and the severity of androgenetic alopecia in men.
This article reviews various topics including medically important plants in dermatology, supporting medicinal herbs for primary dysmenorrhea, and several drug delivery systems, without providing new clinical findings.
January 2023 in “European endocrinology” This review explores the association between alopecia and thyroid autoimmune disease, also highlighting a linked increased risk of thyroid cancer, but presents no new clinical findings.
In this study, researchers found that alopecia areata is linked to immune cell activation against hair follicle autoantigens and is associated with heart changes and cardiac marker alterations in humans and mice.
14 citations
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June 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This paper presents consensus guidelines for standardized diagnostic criteria and assessment methods for frontal fibrosing alopecia to improve clinical research and data collection globally.
38 citations
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June 2005 in “Contact Dermatitis” This case report describes a patient with an allergic sensitization to minoxidil, indicating that such patients should pursue alternative therapies to treat androgenetic alopecia.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reviews new treatments for androgenetic alopecia, including cell-derived exosomes and investigational drugs, which show potential to improve hair density and quality but require more rigorous and standardized trials to confirm efficacy and safety.
January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” This study analyzed the formulation and stability of pomade containing peppermint oil and minoxidil, determining that a particular formulation with 1% paraffin yielded optimal physical and stability characteristics for promoting hair growth, making it the best choice among the tested options.
In this open uncontrolled study on microneedling as an adjuvant therapy for frontal fibrosing alopecia, researchers observed stable frontotemporal recession measurements while patients reported improvements in quality of life and a reduction in inflammatory activity parameters.
March 2024 in “Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences” This study reported that the Pamona indigenous community near Lake Poso, Indonesia, relies on 21 macrofungi species for diverse uses, including food and medicine, helping to address malnutrition and disease prevention.
21 citations
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November 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review highlights the potential of several medicinal plants as treatments for seborrhea dermatitis by inhibiting Malassezia growth and reducing symptoms like itching and redness, amid challenges of drug adherence and side effects in existing therapies.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “Animal Cells and Systems” In this study, researchers found that a specific Sargassum horneri extract processed via low-temperature pulverization improved burn wound healing in mice by enhancing re-epithelialization and reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic candidate.
February 2025 in “Biomimetics” This study developed a novel hair-straightening shampoo incorporating a polyphenol–inorganic sulfate redox agent, finding that it effectively straightens hair while enhancing strength and reducing damage due to its protective polyphenol coating.