March 2024 in “World Academy of Sciences Journal” This narrative review explores how exercise might help maintain skin homeostasis disrupted by protein deficiency, potentially by promoting processes like increased collagen synthesis and stimulating anti-inflammatory effects, though the exact mechanisms are not entirely understood.
February 2024 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this case report, treatment with ivermectin, antihistamines, vitamin B complex, and sulfur soap reduced skin lesions and itching in a 5-month-old dog diagnosed with demodecosis after 14 days.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this veterinary case report, a mixed breed dog with Malassezia dermatitis showed significant improvement and hair regrowth after 28 days of treatment with ketoconazole and other supportive therapies.
December 2023 in “Health Information Jurnal Penelitian” Among adults suffering from post-COVID syndrome, this study reported fatigue as the most common long-term effect, observed in 71.4% of cases, followed by shortness of breath, anxiety/depression, and memory and attention deficits.
December 2023 in “Research in pharmacy” This review underscores the importance of phytotherapeutic compounds and adjuncts in managing polycystic ovarian syndrome but does not present new clinical evidence.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that 12.5% moringa seed oil demonstrated optimal anti-alopecia activity in rabbits, significantly improving hair weight compared to the treatment with 0.1% finasteride.
November 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This review highlights scientific information about the medicinal uses and phytochemistry of Musa paradisiaca plant parts, which are traditionally used in human medicine to treat conditions such as diabetes, diarrhoea, hypertension, and ulcers, and exhibit various pharmacological activities including antidiabetic, antioxidant, and wound healing effects.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient care and education.
November 2023 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” In this case report, a girl with tinea capitis experienced psychological disorders, but oral and topical treatment with griseovulfin led to both clinical and psychological improvement, as assessed by CDQLI and DMHC methods.
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this case report, a rare form of chronic cutaneous lupus, lupus erythematosus profundus, was treated effectively with topical and systemic therapies, leading to improvement and healing of ulcerations, though resulting in atrophic scars and macules.
August 2023 in “Jurnal Pharmacia Mandala Waluya” This study examined the effects of purified Albizia saponaria bark extract on hair growth in rabbits, finding that a 20% concentration of the extract increased hair weight significantly, though it was less effective than minoxidil.
June 2023 in “jurnal veteriner” In this study, Typhonium flagelliforme leaf-ethanolic extract combined with natural interferon was observed to stabilize body weight, inhibit tumor growth, and reduce mitosis, angiogenesis, and certain protein expressions in carcinogen-induced tumors in female mice, suggesting potential antitumor effects.
May 2023 in “Pharma xplore : jurnal sains dan ilmu farmasi” In an animal study, researchers found that a hair tonic containing a 1:1 ratio of kelor and rambutan leaf extracts led to similar hair growth in rabbits compared to a minoxidil control, with average hair lengths of 3 cm versus 2.025 cm, respectively.
April 2023 in “Jurnal Sain Veteriner” This case report describes a Persian cat with Acute Moist Dermatitis triggered by ectoparasite infestation and complicated by systemic infection, which required intensive treatment including antiparasitics and antibiotics.
January 2023 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This study examined the effectiveness of using intradermotherapy, with or without microneedling and topical solutions, in reducing hair loss among men with androgenetic alopecia, though results are not reported in the abstract.
This study found that while iron depletion through phlebotomies is safe for women with functional ovarian hyperandrogenism, it does not improve their cardio-metabolic profile and may reduce non-enzymatic antioxidant capacity.
January 2023 in “International journal of advances in scientific research and engineering” This review explores the potential of anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid with antioxidant and anticancer properties, to reduce colorectal cancer risk without side effects, focusing on their impact on molecular mechanisms, cancer cell proliferation, and apoptosis.
November 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This review discusses the role of value addition and product diversification in promoting herbal products but reports no new research results.
October 2022 in “Miscellaneous” This study documented a case of a 57-year-old woman with postmenopausal virilism due to a Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor, which improved after surgical treatment.
May 2022 in “Pharmacognosy journal” This review examined moringa seed oil's potential to combat alopecia, reporting that its phytosterol and fatty acid compounds may block dihydrotestosterone formation and support healthy hair growth.
April 2022 in “Medicinus” This article discusses the challenges of treating androgenetic alopecia due to limited approved medications, potential side effects, and unmet expectations and reports no new clinical results.
October 2021 in “Borneo Journal of Pharmascientech” This study found that combining kemiri oil and garlic oil at a 1:1 ratio with 200 ppm concentration was most effective for promoting rabbit fur growth in terms of length and weight.
October 2021 in “Más dermatología” Female androgenetic alopecia affects many women, is reversible with treatment like Minoxidil, and has significant psychological impacts.
September 2021 in “Revista Interdisciplinar em Saúde” In this observational study, treatment with oral isotretinoin was reported to stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, offering potential guidance for clinicians on its therapeutic use, with implications for improving affected patients' self-esteem.
September 2021 in “Revista interdisciplinar em saúde” This study reported that oral isotretinoin effectively stabilized frontal fibrosing alopecia in patients, which may help guide healthcare providers in managing this condition related to hair loss and self-esteem.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report details a diagnosis of adult-onset isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in a 23-year-old African American female, highlighting its genetic basis and treatment approach.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, an 18-year-old Vietnamese female with primary amenorrhea and normal female phenotype was most likely diagnosed with müllerian agenesis, highlighting its association with embryologic underdevelopment of the müllerian duct.
April 2021 in “HIV & AIDS Review” This study reported that GA 0.1% spray led to only slight improvement in treating anogenital warts among HIV-positive patients over twelve weeks.
This review found that various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma, combined with supplements, showed positive responses in combating androgenetic alopecia. The study specifically highlighted finasteride's effectiveness in increasing hair growth, with different dosages yielding notable improvements in both men and pre-menopausal women.
January 2021 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” This review emphasizes the importance of endocrinologic evaluation in acne patients due to its association with endocrine disorders like hyperandrogenism; it reports no new clinical results.