August 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Baricitinib reduces inflammation and mitochondrial damage in skin cells.
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May 1981 in “Australian Journal of Biological Sciences” This study observed that rat dermal tissue cultures, rich in hair follicle cells, produce various glycosaminoglycans, including hyaluronic acid and dermatan sulfate, which change in synthesis and sulfation patterns over time.
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April 2018 in “Holzforschung” This study identified seven compounds from Cercidiphyllum japonicum twig extracts, including a newly discovered flavonoid, marking the first time these specific compounds have been isolated from this genus.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study demonstrates that Puerariae Lobatae Radix may regulate skin lipid metabolism by inhibiting sebaceous gland growth and reducing triglyceride secretion, highlighting its therapeutic potential for sebaceous gland-related conditions.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study identifies specific molecular components involved in the intracellular trafficking of LGR5, revealing mechanisms that differ from typical GPCR recycling processes.
April 2012 in “KSBB Journal” This study suggests that specific structural features of minoxidil analogs, such as hydrophobic and hydrogen bond field contributions, are key to enhancing lysyl hydroxylase inhibitory activity, which could inform future hair growth treatments.
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September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this analysis of two trials, baricitinib showed eyebrow and eyelash regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients with greater than 20% scalp hair loss at Week 36, compared to placebo.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” This study found that 17β-oestradiol reduces lipogenesis but not cell division in human sebaceous glands over 7 days, while testosterone and dihydrotestosterone showed no effect on these processes.
June 2021 in “Clinical neuropsychopharmacology and therapeutics” This paper reviews the hair color changes associated with valproic acid treatment, noting only a few reported instances of bleaching or darkening, and reports no new findings.
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February 2020 in “Annual Research & Review in Biology” In this animal study, lavender oil, Eruca sativa oil, Aloe vera oil, and sodium carbonate decreased lipid levels and tumor markers in breast cancer models, suggesting potential benefits as adjunctive therapy during chemotherapy.
June 2026 in “Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology” In this study, a 10% fermented Glycine max compound was found to promote faster hair growth and follicle formation in mice compared to 3% minoxidil, suggesting potential as a hair health supplement.
December 2023 in “Natural product research” This study found that compound 4 from Urtica triangularis subsp. pinnatifida exhibited stronger anti-BPH activity against BPH-1 cells with an IC50 of 79.75 μM compared to finasteride's IC50 of 91.8 μM, while compounds 1, 2, and 5 showed moderate activity.
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October 2023 in “Dermatology” In this study, a network meta-analysis found that treating lichen planopilaris with a combination of clobetasol, hydroxychloroquine, and N-acetylcysteine was the most effective approach, while cyclosporine, methotrexate, and some other treatments were less effective compared to hydroxychloroquine.
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April 1970 in “PubMed” This letter describes a case of a 22-year-old woman with ichthyosis serpentina and related symptoms, suggesting it as a variant form of ichthyosis associated with bamboo hair, without necessarily including atopic features.
June 2025 in “Formosa Journal of Sustainable Research” In this study, the NADES extract of mangkokan leaves (Polyscias scutellaria) demonstrated antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, with a total flavonoid content measured at 4.944 mgEQ/gSimplisia using the disc diffusion method.
July 2023 in “Journal of the Mexican chemical society” This study found that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis dried leaves extract displayed the strongest pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity among 37 tested plant extracts, showing potential as an anti-obesity agent with effects comparable to the pharmaceutical drug orlistat in reducing plasma triacylglycerol levels in rats.
August 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that serum cysteine levels were not lower in patients with chronic telogen effluvium and did not correlate with hair loss severity.
July 2025 in “Food Safety and Health” This study used metabolomics to identify distinctive metabolic and phenolic profiles in American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) from various regions, revealing specific biomarkers that can help differentiate between ginseng from Northeast China, Shandong, and the United States.
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that using elastic nano-liposomes to deliver palmitoylethanolamide improved its transdermal delivery and enhanced its skincare effects, with minimal cytotoxicity and no allergic reactions observed.
In this study, researchers found no significant differences in the serum levels of DHEAs, DHT, and testosterone between female patients with oral lichen planus and healthy controls, suggesting no neuroendocrine etiology is associated with this condition.
In this study, a hair lotion made from Ganoderma lucidum spore extract resulted in new hair follicle growth and improved hair health in both mice and human participants, with 99% acceptance among users, suggesting potential usefulness for treating alopecia.
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February 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that Physcion from Polygonum multiflorum may be an effective natural 5α-reductase inhibitor for treating androgenic alopecia by enhancing hair growth and improving follicle morphology in laboratory settings.
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April 2022 in “Journal of Chromatography B” The new method can measure sleep-related hormones in hair effectively and could help track long-term sleep patterns.
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October 2025 in “Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research” This study suggests that geranyl acetate may offer protective, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective effects against PPD-induced toxicity in keratinocyte cells, indicating its potential as a plant-derived treatment.
March 2026 in “Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences” This study found that pre-ruminant crossbred calves supplemented with sodium butyrate had significantly lower alopecia scores compared to those receiving a probiotic and emulsifier, though both groups experienced alopecia between the 2nd and 6th weeks.
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March 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study reports that 4-(alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitriles showed moderate sebum reduction as androgen receptor antagonists when applied topically in a validated animal model.
January 2026 in “Biomedicines” This study identified increased expression of ACAA1 and its regulation by hsa-miR-1343-3p, linking androgenetic alopecia to lipid metabolism pathways, particularly through PPAR signaling, in scalp tissues.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that ILC1-like cells can induce alopecia areata in healthy human hair follicles, challenging the traditional belief that the disease is primarily driven by CD8+ T cells.
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study found that cedrol, administered orally, exhibited potential antiarthritic effects in rats by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and arthritis severity.
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August 2023 in “Molecules” This study found that components derived from Sansevieria trifasciata demonstrated notable antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Streptococcus aureus, highlighting potential for developing new antibacterial agents.