September 2023 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” This study found that a chitosan/PDRN nanopolyplex significantly improved diabetic wound healing in rats by enhancing cell proliferation, migration, and antimicrobial activities, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic product.
August 2023 in “The Kitakanto Medical Journal” Image analysis can effectively identify changes in scalps affected by chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, researchers synthesized current knowledge on Eclipta alba (Bhringaraja) from traditional Ayurvedic texts and scientific literature, reporting its wide range of pharmacological properties, including hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects, attributed to its chemical compounds like wedelolactone.
May 2023 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” This review highlights the diverse pharmacological properties of Eclipta alba, often used traditionally in Asian medicine, detailing its hepatoprotective, hair growth promoting, antidiabetic, and other therapeutic activities linked to its chemical compounds such as wedelolactone.
January 2016 in “British Biotechnology Journal” This study explored the potential of hair follicle dermal papilla cells for multilineage differentiation in embryos, highlighting their plasticity and regenerative capabilities.
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April 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that anethole reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in acetic acid-induced colitis in mice, suggesting protective effects in this experimental setting.
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April 2025 in “Phycology” In this review, researchers highlight recent findings on the cosmeceutical applications of phlorotannins from brown seaweeds, emphasizing their promising bioactive properties since 2020.
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September 2014 in “Pharmacotherapy” This review covers cross-sex hormone therapy for gender dysphoria, noting improvements in psychological symptoms and quality of life but lacking definitive long-term safety data.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair cream containing natural ingredients like Jamalgota and Amla was developed and evaluated, with Batch 3 showing promising results in texture, pH balance, spreadability, and stability, suggesting it may be a safe and effective option for managing alopecia.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair cream formulated with natural ingredients like Jamalgota and Neem oil was evaluated for managing alopecia; Batch 3 showed the best performance in texture, stability, and spreadability, with promising results as a safe alternative for promoting healthy hair growth.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review assesses the potential of ginger, garlic, onion, and clove as complementary herbal treatments for hair and scalp health, reporting that onion juice shows the strongest clinical evidence for hair regrowth, particularly in alopecia areata, while garlic exhibits promising preclinical regenerative effects.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review evaluates herbal botanicals like onion, garlic, ginger, and clove for hair and scalp health, noting that onion juice shows the strongest clinical evidence for hair regrowth particularly in alopecia areata, although these cannot replace traditional medical treatments.
October 2022 in “Journal of advanced research in medicine” This case study reports that a 52-year-old woman with Sheehan syndrome improved after receiving hormone replacement therapy, highlighting its importance for patients with similar symptoms.
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July 2002 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This hypothesis paper suggests that PCOS may result from genetically determined ovarian hypersecretion of androgens, influencing hormone regulation and insulin resistance, with obesity further affecting its severity; no new clinical results are reported.
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January 2002 in “Journal of liposome research” This research explores developing liposomal formulations to enhance the delivery of difficult-to-absorb agents directly to hair follicles and sebaceous glands, with minoxidil and plasmid DNA as study molecules.
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July 1967 in “Science” This study found that aged tritiated thymidine breaks down and incorporates into cytoplasmic macromolecules, not DNA, suggesting caution in its use.
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” In this study, scalp skin from stumptailed macaques demonstrated minoxidil sulfotransferase activity primarily in hair follicles, which may explain minoxidil's hair growth stimulation in this model.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in plant science” This review discusses the roles of phytohormones like auxin and ethylene in regulating root hair growth and development in plants, but it reports no new experimental results.
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April 1986 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study with stumptailed macaques, topical minoxidil successfully induced hair regrowth on bald scalps and prevented baldness on non-bald scalps, with no observed side effects over nearly three years.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study suggests that 3,4,5-tri-O-caffeoylquinic acid activates β-catenin to enhance pigmentation in mouse hair follicles, human melanocytes, and melanoma cells during the hair cycle's growth phase.
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May 2017 in “IUBMB life” This review discusses the role of astrotactins in development and their genetic mutations' links to a variety of human diseases, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 1998 in “In Practice” This article outlines a practical method for diagnosing and managing feline symmetrical alopecia but presents no new empirical findings.
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study discusses two cases of acneiform skin eruptions associated with the use of the EGFR inhibitor ZD1839 in prostate cancer treatment, emphasizing the need for dermatologists to be aware of potential skin reactions.
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September 2003 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” This review discusses the pharmacology and toxicology of cyclooxygenase in skin, highlighting its role in inflammation, wound healing, and tumorigenesis, without presenting new clinical results.
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” This study found that latanoprost induces significant growth and pigmentation of lashes and ancillary hairs, with effects mirroring both brief and chronic treatments observed in patients and animal models.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the cosmetic applications of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology, highlighting its potential benefits and the need for more controlled studies.
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April 2000 in “European Urology” In this study, significantly fewer men treated with finasteride for moderate to severe BPH symptoms experienced acute urinary retention or required subsequent BPH-related surgery compared to placebo-treated patients.
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September 2019 in “ACS nano” This study observed that a wearable electric stimulation device significantly promoted hair regeneration in rats and mice, outperforming conventional pharmacological treatments and enhancing growth factor secretion.
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September 2015 in “Journal of Lipid Research” This review discusses the roles of dermal white adipose tissue (dWAT) as an insulator, antibiotic, and regenerative tissue, highlighting its importance in systemic metabolism and immune function, but reports no new clinical results.