19 citations
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November 2023 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This study found that synthetic melanin particles applied topically in mouse injury models improved wound healing, showing potential as a therapy for accelerated healing, including in human skin explants.
24 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses various potential adverse effects of common oral vitamin and mineral supplements used in dermatology and highlights lesser-known issues like hematologic and neurologic effects from zinc.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” This study demonstrated that mink hair growth and pelt quality significantly depend on dietary protein levels and DL-methionine supplementation during the growing-furring period.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” This review discusses current topical treatments, natural products, and complementary therapies for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” In this case study, a 14-year-old female with premature hair graying showed improved hair color after treatment with a topical Melitane 5% formulation and oral hair supplements.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “PubMed” In this open-label study, 80% of participants with androgenetic alopecia showed improvement after taking the oral supplement Forti5® for 24 weeks, with significant increases in hair mass index and terminal hair count.
This protocol outlines a study to evaluate whether photobiomodulation, alone or with melatonin, promotes hair regrowth in dogs with Alopecia X, reporting no new results yet.
May 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review examined clinical studies on topical melatonin for skin protection and found strong evidence that it effectively prevents skin damage from radiation, but noted limited clear evidence for its anti-aging and hair growth benefits due to study design limitations and combined treatments.
1 citations
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October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Nutricosmetics with active ingredients can help with hair loss and improve hair growth.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses various therapeutic roles of melatonin, particularly its antioxidant and sleep-regulating properties, for skin and scalp conditions, and reports no new clinical results.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in customizing treatments and ensuring medication safety.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Animals” This review discusses the potential use of essential oils and melatonin as nutraceuticals in dogs, highlighting their promising applications for addressing conditions like stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, and alopecia.
66 citations
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This article discusses treatments for female pattern hair loss, highlighting that oral antiandrogens and topical minoxidil can effectively arrest progression and reverse miniaturization in many patients with mild-to-moderate cases, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Düşünen Adam” Agomelatine might help stop hair loss caused by valproate.
73 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study observed that patients with various types of hair loss had significantly lower serum zinc levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting zinc disturbance may play a role in the condition.
9 citations
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April 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report observed that two teenagers developed skin issues, including abscess-like pustules, after taking kelp supplements, which cleared when the supplements were discontinued.
62 citations
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October 2017 in “JAMA facial plastic surgery” This study reported that using condensed nanofat combined with fat grafts significantly improved the aesthetic and functional aspects of atrophic facial scars in 20 patients, as assessed by both patients and plastic surgeons using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale.
18 citations
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August 2014 in “Lipids” This study found that unsaturated fatty acids are more abundant in the cortex of human hair than on its surface, and steryl glycoside-like lipids may help bind the cuticle to the cortex.
15 citations
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June 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that low-level laser therapy with an 830-nm wavelength most significantly stimulated hair growth in rats, compared to other wavelengths tested.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” This article discusses melatonin's role in mammalian coat color and its potential in melanoma treatment when used with chemotherapy, but reports no new clinical results.
349 citations
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January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” This review discusses the cutaneous serotoninergic/melatoninergic system's potential role in skin function and resilience against environmental and internal stresses, but does not report new experimental findings.
41 citations
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March 2010 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” This review discusses the complex interplay between the nervous system and skin conditions, highlighting various treatment strategies, but reports no new research findings.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses environmental factors like UV radiation and smoking that affect hair health and highlights the potential role of nutrition, but it reports no new results.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Ecology and evolution” This study analyzed gene expression changes during the autumn coat color change in mountain hares and found conserved gene regulation with snowshoe hares, highlighting its role in seasonal camouflage adaptation.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This review discusses the emerging pathophysiological factors and potential new therapies for androgenetic alopecia beyond traditional treatments, but reports no new results.
3 citations
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July 2025 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study found that chromium, inositol, and Omega-3 are beneficial for improving lipid profiles in women with PCOS, and various supplements help alleviate other symptoms.
December 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes through personalized care and staying updated with scientific advancements.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This review investigates molecular mechanisms behind PCOS pathogenesis and discusses potential therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2022 in “Southeast Asian journal of health professionals” This article discusses factors influencing hair greying, such as thyroid hormone levels and postmenopausal changes, and suggests lifestyle adjustments for hair health; it reports no new clinical findings.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This article discusses female pattern baldness and effective treatments like oral anti-androgens and topical minoxidil for managing its progression and reversing hair follicle shrinkage, but reports no new findings.