In this study, a hair lotion made from Ganoderma lucidum spore extract resulted in new hair follicle growth and improved hair health in both mice and human participants, with 99% acceptance among users, suggesting potential usefulness for treating alopecia.
This critical review highlights the anti-carcinogenic properties of luteolin, a plant flavonoid, and examines how encapsulating luteolin in nanoformulations may overcome its bioavailability challenges, potentially enhancing its effectiveness as a safer cancer treatment according to this source.
January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Clinical Case Reports” This case report suggests that using encapsulated retinol in polylysine may effectively treat actinic keratosis with minimal irritation, potentially providing a safer alternative for frequent use.
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August 2015 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study reports that a newly developed polyherbal phospholipid complex cream containing Citrus auranticum and Glycyrrhiza glabra extracts improved polyphenol retention in the skin, suggesting potential as an anti-aging cosmeceutical.
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February 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that icariin promotes hair follicle growth in mice by enhancing IGF-1 expression in dermal papilla cells.
January 2023 in “Figshare” This meta-analysis found that a combination of clobetasol, hydroxychloroquine, and N-acetylcysteine may be the most effective treatment approach for lichen planopilaris compared to other therapies.
The study reported that a poly herbal gel containing Lagenaria siceraria, Trichosanthis cucumarina, and Tridax procumbens promoted hair growth in human volunteers, with noticeable effects observed after 90 days.
January 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda Campus” In this review, researchers reported that Psoralea corylifolia, extensively used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, exhibits various pharmacological activities, including antioxidant and antidiabetic effects, and is primarily used for treating skin diseases. The authors suggest further clinical trials to explore its therapeutic potential.
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January 2020 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” This study found that celery supplementation improved cognition and behavioral disorders in LPS-exposed mouse offspring by increasing levels of dopamine, acetylcholinesterase, and serotonin in the forebrain.
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November 2009 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study supports the traditional use of T. procumbens for diabetes treatment, showing improvements in body weight and glucose tolerance with no toxicity signs in normal rats.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that combining Silybum marianum extract, Manganese PCA, and Lespedeza capitata extract may help improve hair growth and anchorage by targeting specific signaling pathways in human dermal papilla cells.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that full thickness wounds in Lanyu pigs led to altered molecular expression and abnormal skin structure, without regenerating key epithelial cells thought to aid in skin regeneration.
December 2025 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” This study found that administering lycopene to rats provided significant protection against the testicular damage caused by finasteride, as indicated by improved sperm parameters, and reduced oxidative stress and apoptosis markers.
August 2023 in “Jurnal Pharmacia Mandala Waluya” This study examined the effects of purified Albizia saponaria bark extract on hair growth in rabbits, finding that a 20% concentration of the extract increased hair weight significantly, though it was less effective than minoxidil.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review explores the immunopharmacological potential of A. lappa for inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders (IMSDs) but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for standardized research methodologies.
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July 2019 in “Asian Journal of Oncology” This study found that Guduchi and Yashtimadhu, when used as adjuvant therapy, significantly improved chemotherapy-related symptoms and blood parameters in cancer patients.
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Oncology” In this study, lysocellin induced G1 phase arrest in human osteosarcoma cells, but diminished the cytotoxic efficacy of etoposide, while its derivative alopestatin may reduce etoposide-induced alopecia in a rat model.
January 2019 in “Proceedings for Annual Meeting of The Japanese Pharmacological Society” In this study, injecting Nε-(carboxymethyl) lysine into skin tissue weakened hair shaft and follicle formation, likely by inhibiting cell proliferation and migration needed for hair follicle morphogenesis.
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September 2007 in “Journal of dermatological science” 4 citations
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May 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” This study found that topical application of glycyrrhizic acid led to significant hair removal in rats without causing inflammation, suggesting potential for treating hypertrichosis in humans.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviews classical Ayurvedic texts and modern research on Amalaki, finding significant benefits for lipid profiles, blood glucose, and inflammation in clinical trials, while also suggesting potential benefits for liver, hair, skin, eyes, cognition, and respiratory health based on preclinical data and traditional claims.
October 2025 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study suggests that combining tranexamic acid with low-dose oral retinoids may offer moderate to good improvements for lichen plan pigmentosus, although larger trials are needed for confirmation.
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January 2022 in “Rasayan journal of Chemistry” This study found that ethanol and water extracts of Albizia saponaria bark significantly stimulated hair growth in male rabbits over 24 days.
February 2023 in “Journal of Ginseng Research/Journal of ginseng research” This review discusses the formation of gintonin LPAs in ginseng during processing and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest potential benefits against degenerative diseases through LPA receptors.
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May 2019 in “Cancer Prevention Research” This study found that a three-month regimen of leucoselect phytosome, a grape seed extract complex, was well tolerated and significantly reduced bronchial proliferation markers in heavy active and former smokers.
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April 2008 This article explores the potential of chitin nanofibrils as a bioactive polymer for skin applications by examining their hydrophilic properties and effects on cell behavior, but presents no new experimental results.
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May 2017 in “Universal journal of pharmaceutical research” This review discusses the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn, highlighting its potential antibacterial, antioxidant, antimalarial, and anti-inflammatory properties without presenting new experimental results.
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November 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the role of liposomes in dermatology and does not report new clinical results.
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January 2019 in “Aging” This study found that transgenic mice expressing a mutant CYLD protein lacking deubiquitinase function showed signs of premature aging and spontaneous tumor development, likely due to over-activation of specific molecular pathways and chronic inflammation.
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November 2002 in “Planta medica” In this study, the methanol extract of Cercidiphyllum japonicum heartwood was found to stimulate the proliferation of mouse hair epithelial cells, with several isolated compounds showing significant proliferative activities.