August 2024 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” In this case, ayurvedic medicines were reported to effectively manage a patient with alopecia areata, with fewer side effects and reduced relapse rates compared to conventional treatments.
In this study, researchers explored how hypoxic preconditioning affects the survival and oxidative stress resilience of nestin-expressing hair follicle stem cells and SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells, focusing on changes in gene expression for HIF1α, BDNF, and VEGF.
February 2024 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” This case study reports that a patient with PCOD showed health improvements after treatment with Ayurvedic medicines and therapies, including Yoga Basti and specific herbal formulations.
January 2024 in “Neuroscience Applied” This study observed significant differences in oxytocin receptor expression and stem cell migration in a valproic acid-induced rat model of autism, with male rats showing notably reduced oxytocin receptor expression compared to their normal counterparts, highlighting potential gender differences in susceptibility to autism-related brain disturbances.
In this study, preconditioning hair follicle-derived stem cells with valproic acid and/or rapamycin was shown to protect against damage caused by oxygen glucose and serum deprivation, potentially enhancing stem cell therapy efficacy for ischemic stroke by improving cell adaptation to oxidative stress.
October 2023 in “IBRO neuroscience reports” Rat hair follicle stem cells have functional oxytocin receptors, useful for studying neuropsychiatric disorders.
August 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports”
January 2023 in “International journal of sciences” This case study reported significant hair regrowth in a 67-year-old woman with telogen effluvium following SARS-CoV-2 infection after treatment with a combination of active agents, laser therapies, and medications.
April 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, diode laser treatment showed greater efficacy in reducing facial hair and increasing satisfaction among hirsutism patients with normal levels of DHEAS and DHT, compared to those with deranged levels, although some benefits were observed across both groups.
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February 2017 in “Journal of radiation research” This study found that high-dose radiation can induce accelerated cellular senescence, inflammation, and loss of epithelial stem cells in mouse and human skin, contributing to radiation dermatitis.
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June 2017 in “Gene” This is the first report of the FOXN1 p.R255X mutation from India, demonstrating the global spread of this genetic mutation previously found only in an Italian community.
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October 2015 in “Neurochemistry International” This study found that letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, reduced the incidence and severity of PTZ-induced kindling seizures in mice, potentially due to its effects on 17β-estradiol and neurosteroid synthesis.
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April 2010 in “International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research” This article reviews the traditional uses, active compounds, and potential medicinal properties of Wedelia biflora and Wedelia chinesis, particularly focusing on their anti-inflammatory and wound healing activities, but reports no new experimental results.
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January 2024 in “Environmental Research” In this study, the authors reported that Sargassum wightii seaweed-based biostimulants improved soil quality and enhanced rice plant growth and yield by ameliorating acid soil effects, boosting antioxidant enzyme activity, and facilitating nitrogen uptake, photosynthesis, and water use efficiency.
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January 2022 in “Current pharmaceutical design” This review discusses the benefits and applications of microsponges delivery systems in drug delivery, particularly for topical treatments, and reports no new clinical findings.
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August 2023 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Sodium valproate can rarely cause skin darkening, which may improve after stopping the drug.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study systematically documented the ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal knowledge from traditional healers in Addis Ababa, identifying 81 medicinal plants, including the endangered Echinops kebericho, used primarily for treating skin and general diseases.
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September 2014 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study found that evaluating clinical parameters such as BMI, waist-hip ratio, and symptoms like hirsutism and acne significantly aids in diagnosing polycystic ovarian syndrome among women.
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October 2024 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” In this in vitro study, extracts from Tridax procumbens demonstrated potential antioxidant and anticancer activity against various human cancer cell lines, with notable efficacy in specific fractions.
August 2026 in “Glosains Jurnal Sains Global Indonesia” In this cross-sectional study of Indonesian men, researchers observed a significant negative correlation between serum vitamin D levels and the severity of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that lower vitamin D concentrations are associated with more severe hair loss, although causality was not established.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this survey, dermatologists in India reported preferring alcohol-free minoxidil combined with procapil and finasteride over traditional alcohol-based formulations for managing androgenetic alopecia, citing better tolerance and patient adherence.
May 2025 in “BMJ Case Reports” In this case report, a young man's vision problems, including blurred vision and difficulty with color perception, were suspected to be an adverse reaction to oral and topical minoxidil used for alopecia; his symptoms resolved after discontinuing the medication.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry” This study reports that hair oil formulations using Arnica montana in castor and mustard oil bases showed effective results in quality and quantitative analysis through UV visible spectrophotometer, FTIR, and HPTLC testing methods.
July 2022 in “BMJ Case Reports” In this study, researchers identified and characterized three specific enzymes in root hair cells that play crucial roles in controlling root hair growth by affecting cell wall properties during expansion.
August 2021 in “BMJ Case Reports” This case report details a 27-year-old woman's diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus with immune-mediated intravascular haemolysis, which improved with steroid treatment.
January 2021 in “European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine”
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February 2008 in “Atmospheric environment” In this study, researchers found that human scalp hair, particularly when unwashed, can significantly react with ozone, reducing personal ozone exposure and increasing exposure to volatile reaction products.
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January 2021 This chapter explains the mechanisms of facial aging and evaluates non-surgical treatments like thread lifts, platelet concentrates, high intensity focused ultrasound, and radio frequency for addressing aging signs, highlighting their potential for excellent patient outcomes.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Aquatic Research and Environmental Studies” In this experimental study, researchers developed and optimized metformin-loaded mucoadhesive microspheres for sustained anti-hyperglycemic and anticancer activity, demonstrating high entrapment efficiency, enhanced α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition, improved cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells, and promising stability.
November 2025 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” In this case report, researchers describe a 44-year-old woman with refractory patch alopecia areata achieving complete hair regrowth using a multi-modal approach of systemic and topical cholecalciferol with microneedling, although systemic vitamin D repletion remains a significant confounder.