November 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This study evaluated herbal hair gels made with extracts of flax seed and curry leaves, finding that the formulations offered good texture, stability, and sensory appeal while promoting healthy hair and scalp without irritation, making them suitable for regular use.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance” This review suggests that Shirodhara, an ancient Ayurvedic therapy, may significantly improve mental well-being by reducing post-COVID anxiety, depression, and insomnia, although further randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these promising findings.
March 2024 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” In this study, Derma Genie™-H001 was shown to reduce inflammation, counteract oxidative and UVB-induced damage, and support hair growth-related gene expression in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting its potential as a functional cosmetic ingredient to alleviate hair loss symptoms.
January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This review introduces the potential of metal-organic framework-based functional composite materials in tissue engineering but reports no new results, emphasizing the need for further innovation in the field.
January 2024 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This study identified procyanidin B2 and leucopelargonidin from Saraca asoca as potential inhibitors in PCOS by showing high binding energy scores against key enzymes involved in estrogen and testosterone biosynthesis.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This review explores the role of hyperandrogenism, including adrenal-derived 11-oxygenated androgen, in the development of polycystic ovarian syndrome and discusses potential therapeutic strategies targeting androgen excess, without reporting new clinical results.
November 2023 in “Acta scientific pharmaceutical sciences” This study reviewed the current analytical techniques for estimating finasteride, a drug used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, acute urine retention, and male pattern hair loss.
September 2023 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” In this study, peptide-based nanoparticles were successfully used to deliver the CRISPR-Cas9 system into cancer cells, effectively targeting and editing KRAS mutations, suggesting promising therapeutic potential for cancer treatment.
June 2023 in “Journal of chemical metrology” This study used LC-HRMS to detect undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients like minoxidil and finasteride in hair serums, finding risk to public health due to their toxicological properties and advocating for manufacturer transparency.
November 2021 in “Folia Microbiologica” This study documented the first confirmed infections of Trichophyton bullosum in donkeys in Africa, indicating equines as primary hosts and highlighting the potential underestimation of this pathogen's prevalence.
December 2020 in “International Journal of Biosciences (IJB)” This review discusses a traditional medicinal plant used in various holistic health systems and reports its potential antitumor activity, but no new clinical results are provided.
In this study, researchers found that cosmetic formulations containing guaraná extract effectively controlled oiliness in oily skin and hair by reducing sebaceous gland activity and lipid content without compromising skin barrier function, making them promising for managing excessive sebum production.
July 2020 in “International journal for research in applied science and engineering technology” This study reports that a newly formulated herbal shampoo using natural ingredients like fenugreek and shikakai was successfully developed to eliminate harmful synthetic components in anti-dandruff shampoos.
December 2019 in “University of Malaya Students Repository” This study found that Soxhlet extraction is more effective at removing the toxin mimosine from Leucaena leucocephala, and mimosine shows promise as a biodiesel additive due to its antioxidative properties.
January 2016 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” Advancements in biomaterials and nanotechnology are improving medical applications like hair growth, bone regeneration, and cancer treatment.
November 2003 in “Aap Grand Rounds” This study found that a combination of low-dose flutamide and metformin therapy may reverse insulin resistance and reduce fat mass in nonobese adolescents with PCOS.
November 2003 in “Aap Grand Rounds” Parents often claim to use more home safety measures than they actually do.
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November 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found hair regrowth in the majority of AA-affected mice and rats treated with diphencyprone, suggesting its potential utility for understanding human alopecia areata and the drug's therapeutic action.
September 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” In this study, the P&P Hairline Laser, a hands-free laser-assisted device, was found to produce smoother and more symmetrical hairlines compared to traditional handheld laser devices.
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November 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This letter discusses three plasmacytoid dendritic cell-related parameters that may help differentiate lupus alopecia from lichen planopilaris, but it reports no new study results.
April 2024 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This study observed that although 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors reduce PSA density in patients on active surveillance for prostate cancer, those who progress to more serious disease still show higher PSA densities, suggesting these inhibitors accentuate differences in clinically significant cases.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
August 2026 in “Ebers Papyrus” This study concluded that allele-specific PCR (AS-PCR) is more reliable than tetra-primer ARMS-PCR for genotyping the SNP rs1998076 due to better stability and interpretability.
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July 2002 in “Pigment Cell Research” This review examines cell senescence pathways in melanocytes, highlighting the involvement of telomere attrition, the p16/RB pathway, and cAMP signaling in the context of melanoma development, but reports no new findings.
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May 1978 in “JAMA” Minoxidil controls blood pressure but may cause kidney damage and needs diuretics to prevent swelling.
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November 2019 in “Current Opinion in Systems Biology” This review discusses how recent studies use models and experiments to understand immune system signaling, but it reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest strategies for improving these models.
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January 2013 This chapter reviews hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets, covering its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, but reports no new research findings.
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December 2020 in “Scientific reports” This study found that mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation in epithelial cells is necessary for proper enamel formation and odontoblast differentiation in developing incisor teeth in K320E-Twinkle Epi mice.
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August 1994 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Method detects finasteride in plasma and semen with high sensitivity and accuracy.
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October 2012 in “ChemistryOpen” This study found that capped mesoporous silica nanoparticles conjugated with antibodies selectively released a dye when exposed to finasteride, with low detection limits and stable performance even after storage.