6 citations
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December 2015 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This study found that low-frequency sonophoresis significantly decreased the skin penetration of sodium fluorescein-loaded PEGylated liposomes with D-limonene and affected percutaneous absorption by partially plugging hair follicle orifices.
2 citations
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December 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that low frequency sonophoresis may reduce percutaneous absorption of sodium fluorescein-loaded liposomes by partially blocking follicular pathways in the skin.
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July 2017 in “Endocrine connections” This meta-analysis reported a significant association between polycystic ovary syndrome and an increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea in adult patients.
40 citations
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September 2024 in “Heliyon” This review discusses the role of bioceramics, highlighting their bactericidal activity, lack of side effects, and ability to release metallic ions for hard and soft tissue repair. The authors suggest that integrating bioceramics with other biomaterials could offer a cost-effective, efficient alternative for wound healing.
15 citations
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January 2021 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” This study found that Prosopis farcta is a rich source of phenolic compounds with strong antioxidant activity, suggesting its potential for use in food, beverage, feed, and pharmaceutical applications.
9 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review found that oral and topical phosphodiesterase inhibitors and topical prostaglandin analogues are safe and effective treatments for various skin diseases, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, the addition of topical latanoprost to betamethasone treatment improved the therapeutic efficacy for patients with patchy alopecia areata, showing more significant hair regrowth compared to minoxidil alone and enhanced outcomes without adverse effects.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “Seizure” This review found that antiseizure medications, particularly phenytoin and valproate, are associated with cosmetic side effects like gingival hyperplasia, hirsutism, acne, and hair loss.
5 citations
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August 2015 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” This case report highlights an atypical presentation of vitamin B12 deficiency in a 28-year-old man with reversible symptoms including localized hand hyperpigmentation and megaloblastic anemia, resolved after B12 supplementation.
January 2026 in “Journal of Innovative and Creativity (Joecy)” This study investigated hair growth tonics made with celery leaf extract and found that 4% and 9% concentrations maintained better cyclic stability than 14%, supporting their potential use in herbal cosmetic development due to favorable physicochemical stability.
This study assessed the phytochemical properties and antifungal activity of Lawsonia inermis extracts, finding diverse compounds like flavonoids and alkaloids, and reporting that ethanol extracts exhibited the highest antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus and Candida albicans at 200 mg/mL.
January 2025 in “BMC Pediatrics” In this study conducted among healthy Iranian girls in Isfahan province, researchers found that the median onset age for menstruation was 12.05 years, breast development began at 9.89 years, and pubic hair development started at 10.14 years, with earlier puberty onset potentially indicating precocious puberty.
July 2024 in “Iranian journal of pathology” This study described the clinicopathological features of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia who underwent skin biopsies.
September 2011 in “Clinical Biochemistry” This study indicated that a novel calcium-phosphate nanoflower coating on titanium surfaces had high surface area, low cytotoxicity, and promising cell affinity, suggesting it could be a potential alternative modification method for titanium implants.
101 citations
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October 2016 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” This review reports on the dual aspect of fullerene in skincare, highlighting its beneficial antioxidant properties as well as potential toxicity and skin cell reactions, while identifying areas for future research.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation”
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July 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” This study explored the optimization of phytochemicals from Alstonia boonei to develop potential 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, finding promising analogs with enhanced binding affinity and stability compared to Finasteride, warranting further experimental validation.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” In this study, researchers formulated a nanosuspension of kenikir leaf extract that meets physical criteria and exhibits cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 breast cancer cells.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that varying the concentration of propylene glycol in rice water shampoo gel affects physical properties such as viscosity and foam height, without impacting organoleptic qualities or pH stability.
This study examined the use of Purwaceng extract in shampoo formulations, concluding that a specific formula (Sample F1) showed good stability and safety, suggesting its potential effectiveness for hair health issues like dandruff and hair loss.
January 2025 in “Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College” In this study, among 800 Pakistani patients with Alopecia Areata, the most common location for hair loss was the scalp (89.9%), with significant associations between age and various dermoscopic features like black dots and exclamation mark hairs.
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.
July 2023 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” In this study on male rabbits, a hair tonic formulated with delipidated ethanol extract of Capsicum frutescens L. leaves at concentrations of 5%, 10%, and 20% promoted hair growth more effectively than a placebo and similar to 2% Minoxidil at the highest concentration.
September 2020 in “Pharmauho/Pharmauho : Jurnal Farmasi, Sains dan Kesehatan” This study concluded that hair tonic formulated with galangal rhizome and Aloe vera extract was stable according to the Indonesian National Standard, showing consistent organoleptic, pH, and viscosity characteristics after stability testing.
9 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This study introduced a novel in vitro murine assay using transgenic mice to identify immunomodulatory compounds, which identified 160 potential hits from 4,398 compounds screened.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study evaluated hair tonic and gel formulations containing Angiopteris evecta root water extract and found both fulfilled pharmaceutical preparation standards, with the 12.5% hair tonic and 10.0% gel concentrations most effective for hair growth without a significant difference in performance.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This study found that men with androgenic alopecia had significantly different hair copper levels compared to controls, but no difference in blood copper levels between the groups was observed.
October 2025 in “Journal of Biota” In this study, SCOBY kombucha gel significantly accelerated incision wound healing in mice, particularly with a 12% concentration, as shown by a notable reduction in wound size compared to lower concentrations and controls.
January 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This study found that men with androgenic alopecia had significantly lower hair zinc levels compared to controls, but no significant difference in blood zinc levels was observed.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study found that patients with COVID-19 reinfection exhibited a higher prevalence of certain post-COVID complications, such as pain and weakness, compared to those with a single infection, and identified factors like gender and smoking habits as significantly associated with these complications.