6 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study observed that COVID-19-related stress and fear were potentially associated with an increased occurrence of hair diseases like telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and seborrheic dermatitis among medical students in Bangladesh.
5 citations
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December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the potential of using nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems to improve the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results, highlighting future research directions.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This review highlights the potential of nanotechnology-based formulations in hair care and treatment, emphasizing how these innovative materials can enhance the stability, efficacy, and safety of active compounds while addressing the limitations of conventional formulations.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Marine Drugs” This review explores enzyme inhibitors from gorgonians and soft corals and highlights their potential industrial and biomedical applications, but it reports no new experimental results.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Microbial Cell Factories” This study identified novel endophytic actinobacteria from the Citrullus colocynthis plant with antibacterial properties, suggesting potential for new antibiotic development against multi-drug-resistant bacteria.
3 citations
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September 2025 in “Plant Signaling & Behavior” This study observed that extracellular ATP (eATP) levels outside Arabidopsis root cells vary inversely with the expression of AtAPY1 and AtAPY2 apyrases, suggesting these enzymes regulate eATP concentrations crucial for root growth.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Antioxidants” This study examined the phytochemicals and antioxidant activities of methanolic extracts from Cameroonian Prunus africana bark and Leea indica and Paullinia pinnata leaves, identifying various phenolic compounds and significant antioxidant properties through multiple assays.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Science advances” In this study, researchers demonstrated that human hair follicle outer root sheath cells release ATP, serotonin, and histamine in response to mechanical stimulation, which subsequently activates surrounding sensory neurons.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that hair tonics containing clove ethanol extract increased hair growth in rabbits, with a dose-dependent effect observed at varying concentrations of the extract.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This article discusses various hair-related issues, such as dandruff and hair loss, and outlines potential solutions, highlighting the need for personalized treatments and cost-effective approaches based on specific hair problems.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “SISTEMASI” This study found that the multi-thresholding method was the most effective for segmenting hair during laser removal, as it clearly distinguished hair patterns with minimal noise.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Sciences of Phytochemistry” This review assesses 191 studies and reports that bananas have numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, cancer-reducing, and antihypertensive properties, while also supporting roles in treating diabetes and depression, highlighting the fruit's potential as both a functional food and medicinal plant.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Cells” This review highlights exosomes as a promising treatment for skin damage from UV light, infrared radiation, burns, and disorders due to their anti-inflammatory properties, ability to induce macrophage polarization, and acceleration of skin repair and regeneration.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” This study found that a hair cream made from cocoa pod peel water fraction effectively stimulated hair growth in rabbits, with the best result at a 12.5% concentration, without causing skin irritation.
This review explores plant-derived exosomes as promising alternatives to synthetic wound-healing agents due to their ability to regulate signaling pathways involved in skin repair, while also addressing challenges in their clinical application.
November 2025 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” This study reviews the potential to repurpose human hair waste, often discarded from places like barber shops and hospitals, into valuable raw materials for chemical and materials science applications, despite existing challenges in its utilization.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examined the potential effects of Kampo medicine Hangeshashinto on oral mucositis, highlighting that several natural products in its composition may inhibit intracellular AGEs, reduce inflammation from extracellular AGEs, and suppress cytotoxicity in stomatitis.
August 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study presents a novel hydrogel scaffold made from tilapia collagen, which when activated by ultrasound, reprograms macrophages to promote wound healing, enhance angiogenesis, and stimulate hair follicle regeneration, offering a potential new method for treating inflammatory wounds.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that exosomes and secretome derived from rat hair follicle stem cells show promising potential for wound healing and tissue repair, demonstrating significant wound closure and suggesting their broader applicability in regenerative medicine.
April 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study reports that a nanoemulsion was successfully formulated to deliver Moringa oleifera seed oil, which contains oleic acid and other fatty acids, and may serve as a promising dosage form for hair growth treatments.
February 2025 in “Journal of Fundamental and Applied Pharmaceutical Science” In this experimental study, the researchers developed and evaluated a hair tonic made from mangosteen peel extract, finding that all four tested formulations showed suitable physical characteristics and met standard requirements for attributes like pH, viscosity, and stability.
August 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This study highlights the challenges faced by women with PCOS and emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes, such as diet and weight loss, as the primary treatment strategy to manage symptoms and reduce associated health risks.
March 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” This review discusses the potential of exosomes as cell-free treatments for skin aging and various dermatological diseases, highlighting their role in preventing scarring and promoting wound healing, while acknowledging the need for further research and quality control methodologies.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This review examined the use of nanomaterials in different stages of wound healing, describing their mechanisms, current challenges, and potential future applications, including intelligent healing through real-time monitoring and precision regulation, to guide future research in wound treatment.
October 2023 in “The Cochrane library” This review identified that baricitinib increases both short- and long-term hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata compared to placebo, but found inconclusive results for serious adverse effects, while evidence for other treatments remains very uncertain.
This chapter reviews the science and technology of hair fiber, exploring its composition, the impact of genetics and environmental factors, and recent advancements in hair care products, but presents no new research findings.
January 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This paper discusses approaches to prevent Telogen Effluvium, a common form of hair fall, by modifying lifestyle factors as recommended in the Unani System of Medicine, which suggests maintaining balance in six essential elements for health before resorting to drug treatments.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
February 2024 in “Current Bioactive Compounds” This study explored a novel finasteride-loaded nanoparticle gel for treating alopecia areata, finding that it significantly increased hair follicle number and size without causing skin irritation, presenting an effective alternative to traditional minoxidil treatments.
8 citations
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July 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified four circulating microRNAs as highly predictive of frontal fibrosing alopecia status, suggesting potential roles in diagnostics and disease understanding.