194 citations
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October 2018 in “Microbiome” This study examined recent findings on the role of host-microbiome interactions in acne, highlighting that the skin's microbiome composition differs between acne-affected and healthy individuals and discussing emerging microbiome-based treatments.
88 citations
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December 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review outlines the current state and future prospects of using layer-by-layer self-assembly for cell encapsulation in biomedical applications, such as cell-based biosensors, transplantation, and tissue engineering, while also discussing its limitations and potential advancements.
84 citations
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April 2013 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” This review discusses the current research and development of mannosylerythritol lipids, particularly focusing on their potential commercial applications in cosmetics; it reports no new results.
67 citations
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February 2015 in “Life Sciences” This review discusses phytotherapy options for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia, noting some herbal agents show promise in trials for mild-moderate symptoms but more evidence is needed for others.
57 citations
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March 2019 in “Immunity” This review discusses the roles of immune responses and cells in skin health and disease, emphasizing recent insights into their mechanisms and potential therapeutic applications, but presents no new experimental results.
13 citations
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January 2022 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This review discusses the relationship between gut microbiota and alopecia areata, and it does not report new clinical results.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review explores the connection between the gut-skin axis and the development of dermatological conditions like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, alopecia areata, and acne, and discusses the potential of probiotics in reshaping the microbiome to alleviate these skin issues.
June 2026 in “Revista Brasileira de Saúde” This study reviewed current scientific evidence on how scalp microbiome alterations may affect hair growth, citing connections to inflammatory and immune processes and suggesting potential for therapeutic targeting, though further studies are needed to confirm clinical applications.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pioneering Medical Science” This systematic review reported that probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics, and dietary supplements may improve hair density and reduce dandruff severity in individuals with scalp disorders, potentially by modifying inflammation, oxidative stress, and microbiota composition; however, variability across studies limits the strength of these conclusions.
October 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” This review highlights recent advancements in engineered probiotics for wound healing, reporting that genetically engineered strains of Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactococcus cremoris have shown promise in promoting faster wound healing in pre-clinical and clinical settings, particularly for diabetic foot ulcers.
October 2025 in “Progress In Microbes & Molecular Biology” This review reveals that PCOS is consistently linked to gut microbiota dysbiosis, characterized by reduced microbial diversity and shifts in composition, which are associated with various PCOS phenotypes and may present opportunities for microbiota-targeted therapies addressing the disorder's underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.
This study discovered that androgenetic alopecia disrupts the scalp microbiome balance across the whole scalp, not just areas with hair loss, and introduced a microbial index for early detection and severity prediction.
November 2023 in “Burns and trauma” This review discusses how the skin microbiome impacts different types of cutaneous wounds, such as acute and chronic, and explores therapeutic strategies targeting the microbiome to enhance healing outcomes.
This study demonstrated that cryogelation of human hair keratin allows the development of 3D scaffolds with tunable properties, supporting cell adhesion and proliferation for potential biomedical applications.
March 2021 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the scalp microbiome's unique features and its potential role in hair disorders, suggesting that microbiome-targeted treatments could offer new therapeutic options, though no clinical results are reported.
This paper highlights the role of the skin microbiome in influencing skin and hair conditions, suggesting that understanding these microbial communities could aid in developing new probiotic or antibiotic treatments for disorders like alopecia and skin diseases.
38 citations
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September 2014 in “Cell and Tissue Research” This review explores the infundibulum's role and importance in skin diseases and emphasizes the need for further research into its biology and potential therapeutic targeting, but it presents no new findings.
19 citations
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September 1995 in “Food and nutrition bulletin” This article reviews the toxic effects of mimosine in Leucaena leucocephala and discusses various methods to mitigate its toxicity but presents no new findings.
July 2023 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Malassezia species may contribute to hair loss in AGA patients.
July 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This article discusses Ayurvedic perspectives on acne vulgaris and outlines potential natural remedies, but it presents no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that in male mice, microglial changes due to a Parkinson's-like lesion were influenced by sex hormones, with dutasteride treatment preventing some effects.
20 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Lipid Research” This study examined the structural and biochemical mechanisms of human lipocalin prostaglandin D synthase, detailing substrate and product binding processes at the catalytic site and suggesting potential for drug delivery targeting hydrophobic molecules.
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Cureus” This scoping review suggests there is a relationship between polycystic ovarian syndrome and vaginal microbiome dysbiosis, potentially linked to decreased Lactobacillus and increased pathogenic species.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the scalp and follicular microbiome's potential role in hair diseases and the emerging interest in microbiome-targeted therapies, but reports no new clinical findings.
September 2023 in “Current opinion in microbiology” This source discusses how the skin mycobiome, dominated by Malassezia fungi, may provide a unique niche that can be disrupted by environmental changes, potentially leading to the fungal pathogen C. auris overtaking Malassezia and predisposing individuals to severe infections.
193 citations
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February 2015 in “Nature Communications” Fungi-produced compounds can change plant root growth.
50 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses neuroimmune communication in skin disorders and peripheral neuropathic pain, highlighting the complex interactions between sensory neurons and immune cells; it reports no new clinical results but suggests potential future therapies.
47 citations
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September 2023 in “Pharmacological Reports” In this review, researchers explored the roles of vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E in skin immunity, highlighting their potential as therapeutics for skin diseases due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
15 citations
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October 2024 in “Nutrients” In this study, consuming a healthy, plant-based diet was associated with reduced skin inflammation and improved overall skin health, while the potential benefits of probiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics for skin inflammation and tissue regeneration require further investigation.
8 citations
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October 2013 in “Chemistry Central Journal” This study found that microbial transformation of dihydrotestosterone with two types of fungi produced eight metabolites, among which metabolites 5–7 were significant inhibitors of butyrylcholinesterase, suggesting potential in Alzheimer's disease management.