387 citations
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of adipose-derived stem cells compared to other mesenchymal stem cells, emphasizing their promise in treating neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, and autoimmune diseases, but reports no new clinical results.
296 citations
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October 2018 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” This review discusses the use of hair cortisol concentration as a marker for chronic stress and long-term cortisol secretion in animals, highlighting its benefits and the need for standardized sampling protocols.
195 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sebum free fatty acids may enhance the antibacterial defense of human sebaceous glands by upregulating the expression of the antimicrobial peptide hBD-2, potentially aiding in acne treatment.
110 citations
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September 2017 in “Molecules” This review discusses the phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and standardization of Forsythiae Fructus, detailing both unripe and ripe forms, but reports no new clinical results.
70 citations
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May 2023 in “Molecules” This source reviews recent research on Ginkgo biloba, highlighting its medicinal benefits due to compounds in the leaves and concerns over toxic alkylphenols in seeds. It also discusses patents for its food production uses and ongoing studies on toxicity and drug interactions.
54 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This article summarizes the properties, synthesis, and biomedical applications of molecules with N-oxide functionalities, emphasizing their growing role in healthcare due to their unique properties, such as water solubility and redox reactivity, crucial for drug targeting and cytotoxicity.
19 citations
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June 2021 in “The world journal of men's health” This review examines the negative effects of anabolic-androgenic steroid use on the male reproductive system, including impaired testosterone production, sperm production issues, and adverse metabolic consequences without reporting new clinical results.
18 citations
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May 2023 in “Preprints.org” This review provides an overview of caffeine's effects on cancer, cardiovascular, immunological, inflammatory, and neurological diseases, highlighting both its potential benefits, such as neuroprotection and anti-aging, and possible adverse effects like elevated blood pressure, anemia, and migraine.
18 citations
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July 2015 in “Drug Healthcare and Patient Safety” This review discusses the benefits and cardiovascular risks of androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer patients, noting that optimizing cardiovascular risk factors is important when using ADT.
15 citations
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April 2023 in “Biology” This review discusses the characteristics, extraction strategies, and potential applications of plant and algal lipid droplets but reports no new empirical findings.
11 citations
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November 2017 in “Hong Kong Medical Journal” This review discusses the increased cardiometabolic risk associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the need for tailored management, but it reports no new results.
9 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed research international” This article suggests targeting the water activity within pilosebaceous follicles using biocompatible solutes like xylose and sucrose as a new potential topical treatment for acne.
7 citations
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August 2025 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” The authors concluded that incorporating routine endocrinology consultations into transplant care could address CNI-related endocrine toxicities, but prospective studies are needed to assess the impact on graft and patient survival.
6 citations
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December 2024 in “BMC Women s Health” This study found that a lifestyle promotion program led to significant weight loss, waist reduction, and improved menstrual regularity and acne symptoms in adolescents with PCOS, while also promoting similar benefits in non-PCOS adolescents.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the potential dermatological benefits of caffeine for hair growth, rosacea, and skin cancer, but notes significant limitations in available research.
4 citations
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August 2025 in “Molecules” This study highlights the potential of medicinal plants like Rubus vulgaris and Plantago major as sources for skin disorder treatments due to their bioactive compounds' antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects.
3 citations
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May 2025 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Evaluate and manage androgen excess in women with a systematic approach, considering both physical and psychological impacts.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examines the role of adipose-derived stem cells in cancer treatment, particularly for hepatocellular carcinoma, and reports mixed preclinical and clinical findings, underscoring the need for further research.
April 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” In this study, a combined rosemary and neem extract outperformed ketoconazole and minoxidil in treating dandruff, scalp disorders, and promoting hair growth, demonstrating potent antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties in lab settings.
In this retrospective case series, therapeutic responses to immunomodulatory and incretin-based therapies for Dercum's disease showed considerable individual variation, suggesting these treatments might be exploratory options when surgery isn't feasible, though further controlled studies are needed for definitive conclusions.
29 citations
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that sinapic acid promotes the browning of 3T3-L1 adipocytes and may offer therapeutic potential for obesity by influencing mitochondrial biogenesis through the p38 MAPK/CREB signaling pathway.
1 citations
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January 1980 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found that oral tetracycline hydrochloride significantly reduced the free fatty acid/triglyceride ratio in hair lipids of young men and women treating acne vulgaris, with or without additional ethyl lactate application.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Skin research and technology” This study reviewed various lipolytic agents for reducing submental fat and highlighted that while deoxycholic acid is FDA-approved, other compounds like phosphatidylcholine with deoxycholate lack cosmetic approval due to safety concerns. Understanding these agents' mechanisms and anatomy is crucial for safe fat reduction applications.
April 2008 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The book gives a basic overview of mesotherapy and fat-dissolving injections but lacks detailed guidance and effectiveness comparisons for practitioners.
88 citations
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July 2001 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study reported that antimicrobial and topical retinoid therapies led to significant changes in the lipid profiles of sebaceous follicular infundibulum, with increased triglycerides and ceramide subfractions observed.
12 citations
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October 1981 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article discusses the disputed role of scalp micro-organisms in dandruff and notes that effective anti-dandruff treatments often have good antimicrobial activity, but it reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses the use of aesthetic treatments for medical purposes and their therapeutic potential but provides no new clinical results.
This study reports that 70% ethanol extracts of Houttuynia cordata and Calendula officinalis may promote hair growth activity by not being toxic to fibroblasts or dermal papilla cells and stimulating lipid precursor cell differentiation in vitro.
April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that the first book on mesotherapy lacks convincing evidence, the second book is good for beginners in facial rejuvenation, and the third book is valuable for understanding complications in skin surgery.
2 citations
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February 1983 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that both hard and soft selenium disulphide-based detergents significantly increased triglyceride levels in human hair, suggesting enhanced sebum production with reduced lipolytic activity, but showed no significant differences between their effects.