July 2025 in “JUNIOR RESEARCHERS” This review found that prolonged use of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic increased the incidence of facial skin conditions like maskne and dermatitis, particularly affecting women and young people, and suggests prevention and management strategies including skincare routines, mask material choice, and therapeutic approaches.
4 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of food bioactives” This review discusses long-term health impacts and physiological disruptions experienced by COVID-19 survivors, highlighting the potential of nutritional interventions to manage post-acute sequelae and metabolic complications.
This chapter reviews the prevalence, pathogenesis, and management of hair and scalp disorders but reports no new clinical findings.
12 citations
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March 2017 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” This study found that certain curcumin analogs derived from natural plant sources exhibit anti-androgen activity by inhibiting steroid 5-alpha reductase, identifying key structural features for their potency and safety in treating androgen-related conditions.
67 citations
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November 2019 in “Molecules” This review collected findings on the various cosmetic and therapeutic properties of tea extracts, highlighting their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and photoprotective effects among other benefits for skin and hair care.
This chapter provides an overview of diverse herbal substances used in cosmetics, noting their popularity due to perceived safety over synthetic components, and their roles as antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, antiseptics, antibacterials, and in enhancing hair and skin health.
December 2022 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” This review focuses on cosmeceuticals, emphasizing the herbs used and their associated benefits and challenges, but reports no new experimental results.
September 2022 in “Ciencia Unemi” This review found that while many medicinal plants show potential antiviral and other therapeutic effects against COVID-19 based on prior studies, more rigorous clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy and safety.
This study concluded that phytotherapy offers a potentially effective and safer alternative to conventional treatments for androgenetic alopecia by reducing hair loss progression without the usual adverse effects.
21 citations
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This systematic review investigated colchicine as a potential treatment for various skin conditions, finding that most studies reported generally positive clinical outcomes when used alone or with other drugs, despite some variability in results.
16 citations
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July 2002 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” This review discusses treatments for female acne, highlighting the effectiveness of low-dose oral contraceptives and noting their similar side effects to placebo; it reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Universidad de Córdoba Insitutional Repository (Universidad de Córdoba)” In this study, researchers observed that individuals with alopecia areata exhibited significant changes in scalp microbiota diversity and composition, which were linked to disease severity and inflammation markers, though it remains unclear if these microbial shifts are a cause or a result of hair loss.
December 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study observed that individuals with Down syndrome had a higher incidence of autoimmune skin conditions and a lower incidence of certain viral infections, indicating unique immune system dysregulation.
11 citations
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February 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” This review explores the potential of edible flowers, particularly the genus Impatiens, for their chemical, nutritional, and bioactive properties but does not report new clinical findings.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Exploration of Medicine” This review discusses the antioxidant and photoprotective potential of Polypodium leucotomos for use as a natural sunscreen ingredient and reports no new experimental results; further studies are recommended to evaluate its effectiveness.
June 2026 in “RCMOS - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar O Saber” This descriptive literature review suggests that rosemary essential oil may stimulate hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with effects similar to 2% minoxidil, yet highlights the need for more robust clinical trials to confirm these findings and assess complementary methods like scalp massage and high-frequency treatment.
This study found that the nutraceutical product DERM decreased the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6 in mesenchymal stem cells under in vitro conditions.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Revista científica FACS.” This study explored the potential use of natural ingredients in managing alopecia areata, investigating their safety and efficacy as alternatives to conventional chemical treatments.
April 2024 in “Research Square” IBD patients treated with TNF antagonists may develop autoimmune alopecia areata, with severe cases less likely to improve.
March 2023 in “International journal of integrated medical research” This article discusses keratosis pilaris, a common skin condition often considered a normal variant, and reviews its associations, progression, and available treatments without reporting new clinical results.
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 2025 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” The abstract discusses the multidisciplinary nature and advancement of dermatology and aesthetic procedures within the health sciences, emphasizing the integration of diagnostic, corrective, preventive, and therapeutic approaches, but does not provide specific study results.
2 citations
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September 2015 in “Clínica e Investigación en Arteriosclerosis” This review discusses the association between certain dermatological diseases and increased cardiovascular risk, highlighting the need for clinicians to address cardiovascular risk factors in these patients.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study evaluated a levan-based polysaccharide, POLEVAN®, in shampoo formulations and reported that it significantly increased hair glossiness by 24%, allowed a reduction of surfactant content by up to 50% without affecting foam, and maintained scalp moisturization similar to hyaluronic acid in a clinical setting.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, Carthamus caeruleus root juice exhibited in vitro anti-inflammatory effects by stabilizing human erythrocyte membranes and inhibiting albumin denaturation, as well as showing potential inhibition of COX-2 through in silico analysis; however, further research is needed to confirm efficacy and mechanisms.
78 citations
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September 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This paper discusses the role of Malassezia yeast and inflammation in dandruff and highlights the potential of anti-inflammatory antidandruff formulations to improve scalp conditions and hair cycle disturbances; it presents no new experimental results.
27 citations
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this review, Ziziphus lotus was reported to have multiple traditional uses and demonstrated various pharmacological properties in lab and animal studies, with over 181 identified bioactive compounds; however, clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy as a medicinal agent.
50 citations
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January 2008 in “International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents” This review discusses various treatment recommendations for Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome, noting the need for further trials on herbal therapies and specific indications for surgical intervention, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review highlights the potential of valorizing citrus by-products, particularly hesperidin from orange peels, as sustainable ingredients in skincare for antiaging, pigmentation, wound healing, and UV damage protection, emphasizing hesperidin's role in a circular economy approach.
This review identifies 1859 plant and fungal species from the Pantanal and highlights patents, mainly from South Korea, focused on extracts with antitumoral, anti-inflammatory, and cosmetic applications, but reports no new clinical results.