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July 2023 in “Animals” In this study, researchers investigated a regulatory network in cashmere goat embryos and found that fibroblast growth factor 10, alongside non-coding RNAs, significantly influences hair follicle cell proliferation, offering insights into the biology of hair follicles in cashmere goats.
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May 2023 in “Nanomaterials” This review explores the formulation, characterization, and applications of microemulsions, highlighting their potential for enhanced cutaneous drug delivery by improving bioavailability and enabling sustained release of both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs.
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January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses factors affecting hair health, types of alopecia, and the potential of phytochemicals in managing hair loss but reports no new clinical results; it highlights the need for further studies.
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May 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the potential benefits and challenges of using hemp actives like cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids in skincare products, emphasizing their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties and strategies to enhance their penetration and integration in natural and sustainable cosmeceuticals.
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May 2024 in “Applied Sciences” This review analyzed current studies on metabolite production from the medicinal fungus Cordyceps militaris, focusing on its fermentation modes and biological functions, and emphasizes the need for modern fermentation processes to enhance industrial production.
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January 2024 in “Microorganisms” This study suggests that the synthetic peptide SPIKENET (SPK) may protect against long-term skin alterations in mice following coronavirus infection, offering potential therapeutic intervention for similar effects in humans post-COVID-19.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential benefits of hyperthermia in cancer therapy, combined with natural compounds, to enhance treatment efficacy and reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the diverse industrial applications of hemp beyond traditional fiber uses, highlighting its phytochemical components with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that are explored in agrochemicals, cosmetics, and food sectors.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that inhibiting the Hedgehog pathway may reduce proliferation and migration in melanoma, suggesting its potential repurposing as a therapeutic target.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights that post-oncologic skin suffers from several impairments following cancer treatments, and dermocosmetic strategies, particularly those involving nanocarriers, can enhance the efficacy and stability of antioxidants, thereby aiding skin regeneration and improving quality of life.
December 2025 in “Phytomedicine Plus” This review summarizes recent advances in alopecia management, focusing on combining synthetic and herbal therapies with innovative drug delivery systems like nanocarriers to enhance effectiveness and reduce side effects, while noting challenges with skin penetration and bioavailability.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study evaluated a hair mask containing rice germ oil GX-N and ferulic acid on damaged hair and found that rice germ oil GX-N improved hair characteristics after bleaching, UV, and heat exposure, but adding ferulic acid did not provide extra benefits.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout extract significantly accelerated hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its potential as a safe and effective natural therapy.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that exosomes and secretome derived from rat hair follicle stem cells show promising potential for wound healing and tissue repair, demonstrating significant wound closure and suggesting their broader applicability in regenerative medicine.
November 2024 in “Nanomaterials” This study formulated and characterized a dutasteride-loaded nanocrystalline suspension for long-acting parenteral delivery, finding that it provided sustained drug release in rats with a significant reduction in local inflammation over 28 days following intramuscular injection.
August 2024 in “Applied Sciences” This review explored the causes of hair graying and evaluated how plant-derived extracts and phytochemicals might alleviate it, noting that certain compounds showed potential in enhancing melanocyte function, reducing oxidative stress, and influencing stress-related pathways based on experimental evidence.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This source reports that for treating keloids and hypertrophic scars, combination pharmacotherapy targeting multiple sites is generally more effective than using a single drug, though outcomes of individual therapies vary and the development of satisfying treatments is ongoing.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that hemoglobin α expression in the epidermis is induced by oxidative stress and may function as an antioxidant, contributing to skin barrier function.
November 2023 in “Biology” This study investigated m6A RNA modification in hair follicle development, finding that Hycole rabbits displayed longer hair, higher primary hair follicle ratios, and thicker skin compared to Rex rabbits, while also identifying key differential genes and pathways involved in hair growth.
September 2023 in “Animals” In this study, researchers used proteomic and metabolomic analyses to explore hair follicle development in embryonic cashmere goats, identifying significant roles for the oxytocin signalling pathway and associated networks in this process.
May 2004 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease” This study found that dietary vitamin E influenced gene expression in rat livers, altering genes related to metabolism, coagulation, and steroid processing, and confirmed its effects on related biological endpoints.
February 2026 in “Biomedicines” This review highlights advancements in nanotechnology-based treatments for androgenetic alopecia, noting that these strategies could improve targeting and modulation of hair follicle environments compared to traditional therapies like minoxidil and finasteride, but also emphasizes challenges around safety, manufacturing, and regulation.
December 2025 in “Dietetics” This paper reviewed studies from 2019 to 2025 on the use of olive oil and other derivatives from the European olive tree for skin, hair, and nail care, noting their roles in wound healing and skin aging while highlighting a favorable safety profile.
This study found that VDAC2 promotes apoptosis in secondary hair follicle stem cells of Albas cashmere goats by activating the P53 signaling pathway, with knockdown of VDAC2 reducing apoptosis and a P53 inhibitor partially rescuing VDAC2-induced apoptosis.
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June 2012 in “Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research” This study found that patients with decreased kidney function had significantly higher hair levels of ethyl glucuronide compared to healthy individuals, suggesting these results should be cautiously interpreted.
July 2012 in “Ubaya Repository (University of Surabaya)” This study found that hair growth gel and tonic containing red grape seed extract were physically and chemically unstable under high temperature and humidity conditions over 30 days.
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July 2019 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” This study found that platycodon ethanol extract showed potential as a natural ingredient for hair loss prevention by increasing radical scavenging ability, inhibiting inflammation, and affecting DHT generation in laboratory experiments.
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February 2023 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” In this study using a porcine skin model, the researchers reported that smaller curcumin nanocrystals in xanthan gum gel showed higher passive skin penetration, while larger particles achieved deeper follicular accumulation.
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April 2013 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” This study found that ethanol extracts from Musa paradisiaca cv. Puttabale corms have significant anthelmintic activity against Pheretima posthuma, outperforming the standard drug piperazine citrate in terms of paralysis and death times.
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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.