February 2024 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical” In this study, Avemor, a tonic containing aloe vera and moringa oleifera, along with varying concentrations of dried moringa leaf extracts, was tested on rabbits for hair growth, but the results showed variable effectiveness compared to a minoxidil control.
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January 2004 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that minoxidil provides cardioprotective effects in guinea-pig heart cells through selective activation of mitochondrial ATP-sensitive potassium channels.
July 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This pilot study found that among male androgenetic alopecia patients, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil with platelet-rich plasma led to higher patient satisfaction than 1.25 mg, though hair count improvements were not statistically significant.
January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
November 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” This review found that microinfusion of medications using tattoo devices (MMP®) shows potential as a minimally invasive method for treating ailments like alopecia and basal cell carcinoma, offering notable improvements with minimal side effects due to localized drug delivery.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this report, the potential connection between Merkel cell carcinoma and Curvularia lunata infection in an elderly patient is discussed, highlighting the need for precise diagnostic methods and suggesting that surgery combined with the antifungal voriconazole may be a viable treatment option.
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November 2014 in “Thérapie” This article suggests using nicotinamide and minoxidil as potassium channel activators to target solid tumors, but reports no new clinical results and calls for further research.
This study found that bitter melon leaf extract, particularly at a 10% concentration, promoted hair growth in male rabbits, outperforming the effect of a 2% minoxidil solution.
October 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this study, researchers compared the effectiveness of a tonic containing Capixyl, Procapil, and rosemary extract with 2% minoxidil in reducing hair loss and promoting hair growth in male participants over a 24-week period.
June 2015 in “Reactions weekly” December 2012 in “Reactions weekly”
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March 2010 in “Medical hypotheses” This review explores potential new roles for Merkel cells, including involvement in magnetoreception, fingerprint formation, and transmitting environmental information, but reports no experimental results.
November 2025 in “ACS Nano” This study reported the development of a pH-responsive microreactor that effectively targets infections by eradicating over 99.9% of MRSA and reprogramming the immune response to promote healing, achieving complete infection clearance and tissue regeneration in a 7-day period.
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November 2024 in “Life” In this study, Desmodesmus pannonicus water extract demonstrated significant antioxidative properties, inhibited melanin production, promoted wound healing in human keratinocyte cells, and showed potential for hair growth enhancement in human follicle dermal papilla cells, suggesting its promise for future dermatological applications.
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January 2016 in “Open Journal of Regenerative Medicine” This article describes the potential applications of myoblast implantation for muscle regeneration and its promising social and economic value but reports no new clinical results.
February 2018 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” This study concluded that macrophage iron retention due to Ferroportin inactivation hinders skin wound healing but does not affect liver damage or fibrogenesis in a mouse model.
March 2024 in “Arquivos de Ciências da Saúde da UNIPAR” In this case report, a 34-year-old man experienced temporary hair loss after undergoing an endovascular procedure with fluoroscopy for facial arteriovenous malformation, which resolved within two months following treatment with topical Minoxidil and oral Cilostazol.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review discusses the role of melanin synthesis in melanoma, focusing on how melanosomal pH might regulate melanin production, and reports no new results.
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review reports that myricetin, a naturally occurring antioxidant in plants, may assist in cancer management by enhancing the effects of existing drugs and inhibiting inflammatory markers, based on in vivo and in vitro studies.
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August 2024 in “Science Advances” This study introduces a new biomimetic double wound mask designed to promote scarless healing by coordinating multiple biological pathways and providing enhanced protection and nourishment to wounds.
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that metabolism-related genes significantly impact the prognosis and metastasis in breast cancer, and the development of prediction models may guide personalized therapeutic strategies.
In this study, researchers engineered extracellular vesicles enriched with functional mitochondria to enhance healing in diabetic wounds by reversing mitochondrial and immunometabolic dysfunction in macrophages.
April 2024 in “Journal of environmental management” This study investigated the electron transfer processes in an iron-mediated DAMO–anammox system, finding that Fe3+ accelerated c-type cytochrome-mediated electron transfer and suggested that riboflavin acts as an electron shuttle and DIET may occur among these microorganisms.
27 citations
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February 2023 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study found that platelet-derived mitochondria can promote wound healing by reducing oxidative stress-induced apoptosis in vascular endothelial cells, with survivin identified as a potential target.
January 2003 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” This study used atomic force microscopy to image surface structures of human epidermal melanocytes, hair follicle amelanotic melanocytes, and mouse melanoma cells, revealing differences in branch structure and granule distribution.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research outlines an innovative bioregeneration chamber aimed at significantly extending human lifespan and enhancing health maintenance by treating the body as a thermodynamic system, potentially enabling an average lifespan of 130 to 150 years in an advanced therapeutic setting.
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April 2023 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This study explored the potential of silk fibroin methacrylate hydrogel microneedles to deliver α-MSH directly to the epidermis in vitiligo patients, enhancing melanocyte protection and melanosome transfer, potentially offering a new treatment avenue for this challenging condition.
April 2024 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” This study examined how varying concentrations of kaolin base in mud masks with red pomegranate peel extract influenced properties like viscosity, pH, and drying time, finding that a formulation with 22.5% kaolin performed best in terms of physical characteristics and enzyme inhibition.
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this real-world study, aumolertinib was found to improve patient-reported outcomes and maintain high disease control and objective response rates similar to those reported in the AENEAS trial for advanced NSCLC patients, supporting its use in first-line treatment.