16 citations
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July 2020 in “Advances in Traditional Medicine” This study found that the combined ethanolic extract ethosome formulation of Phyllanthus niruri, Zingiber officianale, and Croton tiglium Linné showed better safety and less cytotoxicity for hair growth promotion compared to the petroleum ether formulations.
14 citations
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July 2017 in “Pakistan Journal of Zoology” Fenugreek leaf extracts significantly promoted hair growth in mice with alopecia.
13 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that topical clobetasol propionate cream provided a modest improvement in hair regrowth for alopecia areata patients, though those with atopy had higher relapse rates after treatment completion.
9 citations
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March 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” This review discusses current stem cell technologies, their potential therapeutic uses, and imaging techniques for tracking transplanted cells, without reporting new experimental results.
9 citations
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January 2014 in “DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that Cuscuta reflexa extracts promoted hair regrowth and follicular proliferation in cyclophosphamide-induced hair loss in male rats.
9 citations
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January 1992 in “Contact Dermatitis” Some people using minoxidil for hair loss developed an allergic skin reaction, often related to an ingredient that helps minoxidil work better.
9 citations
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October 2015 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” This case study illustrates the classic dermatological signs of scurvy in a man with unusual dietary habits, showcasing the importance of recognizing and treating vitamin C deficiency in marginalized populations.
8 citations
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December 2015 in “PubMed” In this study, petroleum ether extracts of Phyllanthus niruri promoted hair regrowth in testosterone-induced alopecia in rats by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Biology” This study documented a variety of skin lesions in COVID-19 patients, indicating that skin rashes might be an early or sole symptom of the disease.
7 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the challenges of attributing skin manifestations to COVID-19, emphasizing the need for more studies to differentiate virus-specific lesions from nonspecific ones, and reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This case series highlights that diagnosing ovarian Leydig cell tumors can be challenging, and expert sonography is crucial for accurate identification, as imaging modalities like CT, MRI, and PET-CT may fail to detect them.
5 citations
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January 2007 This study found that topical application of Citrullus colocynthis extracts reduced hair growth initiation and completion times in albino rats and resulted in similar hair follicle anagen phase activation as minoxidil.
4 citations
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October 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article reviews the pros and cons of co-washing for hair cleansing and presents no new clinical results; the authors describe potential residue buildup as a drawback.
3 citations
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June 2010 in “Pharmacognosy journal” This study found that a formulated polyherbal antidandruff hair oil containing eucalyptus and ocimum volatile oils, along with hibiscus and phyllanthus extracts, showed both antifungal and hair growth activities in open pilot clinical trials.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that RCM combined with dermoscopy can differentiate disease states between alopecia areata, tinea capitis, nevus sebaceous, and linear scleroderma of the scalp by identifying distinct dermal and follicular patterns.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta” This study found petroleum ether to be more effective than methanol at extracting β-sitosterol from Eclipta alba, with higher concentrations detected using HPTLC and HPLC methods. The extracted materials contained metals within safety limits.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” In this study on albino mice, Helianthus annuus and Martynia annua seed oil extracts in petroleum ether significantly promoted hair growth in a dosage-dependent manner, with 30 mg/ml showing notable results compared to 2% minoxidil.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This article reviews the traditional uses of Citrullus colocynthis for various conditions like cancer and jaundice but reports no new clinical results, underscoring its role in folk medicine.
1 citations
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October 2010 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses the effectiveness of various plant extracts, including Vitis vinifera and Aesculus hippocastanum, in treating dermatological conditions like venous insufficiency and actinic keratoses but reports no new clinical results.
January 2016 in “한국공업화학회 연구논문 초록집” This study modified nanocomposites with citric acid and hydrazine for potential dual use in cancer imaging and treatment, suggesting they might reduce side effects of traditional chemotherapy.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study reported a rare case where a pheochromocytoma produced ACTH, leading to cyclic Cushing syndrome, and underscores the importance of considering this possibility in cases of ACTH-dependent hypercortisolism with an adrenal mass.
December 2014 in “Research and Reviews: Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicological Studies” This study found that applying pet ether extract of Brassica oleracea to rats' skin promoted earlier and longer anagen phases in hair growth, outperforming 1% minoxidil.
This study found that Solanum nigrum L. extracts showed potential as 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, similar to finasteride, and highlighted their promise for treating androgenic diseases like benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern hair loss.
June 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical quality assurance” This study found that Eclipta alba extracts exhibit 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, with the methanolic extract showing a higher concentration of β-sitosterol compared to petroleum ether extract, indicating potential for treating androgenic conditions like male pattern baldness.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” In this cross-sectional study of COVID-19 positive patients in Bangladesh, researchers found that maculo-papular eruptions were the most common dermatological manifestation, with other prevalent conditions including chilblain-like eruptions, urticarial lesions, and petechiae/purpura.
January 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This study found that the petroleum ether extract of Solanum nigrum may promote hair regrowth in testosterone-induced hair loss in rats, as indicated by increased follicle density and anagen/telogen ratio.
January 2024 in “Figshare” This study concluded that an ointment containing pine turpentine oil, larch turpentine, and eucalyptus oil was an effective and safe treatment for folliculitis, showing improvement over placebo in lesion evolution, responder rate, and patient assessment.
In this pilot study, researchers found that fractional picosecond laser therapy may promote hair regrowth in men with mild-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia, with significant improvements in expert assessments and patient satisfaction observed over a four-month period, though further research is needed to confirm these findings.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Zoological Investigations” In this study, a herbal oil formulation containing extracts from Martynia annua and Helianthus annuus seeds showed greater potential for hair growth in albino mice compared to finasteride and minoxidil.
June 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This study found that the methanolic extract of Hibiscus rosa sinensis exhibits promising 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, suggesting its potential use in the treatment of androgenic conditions like male pattern hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia.