15 citations
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September 2018 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study identified that downregulation of the gene BcFLA1 decreases root hair length in Brassica carinata under phosphate-deficient conditions, highlighting its role in root hair elongation.
March 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” 1 citations
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December 2023 in “The Agrarian Scientific Journal” In this study, researchers observed that basil seed exudate provides a protective barrier against lead toxicity in the initial stages of seed germination, even though root hairs eventually suffer from necrosis, demonstrating acute but non-lethal phytotoxicity of lead in agricultural contexts.
2 citations
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November 1990 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Albendazole can cause hair loss, and piroxicam can cause fixed drug eruption.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” In a rodent study, researchers found that oral phenytoin and spironolactone significantly mitigated 5-fluorouracil-induced hair loss and oxidative stress, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for chemotherapy-induced alopecia and enhanced recovery.
This study found that an extract treatment showed similar efficacy and tolerability to calcipotriol/betamethasone ointment in reducing psoriasis severity and symptoms over 28 days in patients with mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis.
September 2025 in “Journal of International Medical Research” In this case study, researchers documented chronic dermatitis and ulcerative lesions in a 70-year-old Syrian man following chlorine gas exposure during the conflict, highlighting the need for healthcare planning and registries to manage long-term effects in affected populations.
May 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” This study suggests that DPCP treatment can be effective and safe for severe alopecia areata in children, with maintenance therapy potentially reducing relapse rates.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Pharmacists play a key role in managing the use of anxiety medications and ensuring patients use them correctly.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tapinarof cream at 1% concentration is effective and better tolerated for treating atopic dermatitis than the 2% concentration.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications” This study found that both an anti-dandruff shampoo containing piroctone olamine and climbazole and its combination with a tonic reduced dandruff and inflammation, with the combination showing superior results.
6 citations
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April 2020 in “Conicet” In this study, researchers identified three root hair-specific peroxidases that may control cell wall properties during root hair cell expansion, affecting growth, enzyme activity, and cell wall structure.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This article reviews the traditional Ayurvedic uses and potential therapeutic properties of the Indian medicinal plant Psoralea corylifolia, attributed with various health benefits including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-diabetic effects, though specific study results are not reported.
5 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This review from this study outlines the traditional uses, phytochemicals, and diverse pharmacological activities of Portulaca oleracea L. (purslane), suggesting its potential application in food, pharmaceuticals, and animal husbandry due to its various health benefits and nutritional properties.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This review discusses the confusion and misuse of Polygoni Multiflori Radix, Cynanchi Wilfordii Radix, and Cynanchi Auriculati Radix in Korea, highlighting their plant origins, uses, and toxicities, without providing new clinical results.
February 2025 in “Prospects in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This source reports that clascoterone cream, a topical androgen receptor inhibitor, has shown effectiveness in treating facial acne vulgaris in patients 12 and older, with clinical trials indicating a favorable safety profile compared to systemic treatments, and potential for broader dermatological applications.
12 citations
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November 2012 in “Bulletin of experimental biology and medicine” Taxifolin-based treatments help skin heal after chemical burns.
May 2019 in “Journal of clinical oncology” This Phase 1 study reported that topical application of BPM31543 was safe and well-tolerated in patients receiving taxane-based chemotherapy, with some experiencing less than 50% hair loss, suggesting potential efficacy in reducing chemotherapy-induced alopecia, although no maximum tolerated dose was identified.
35 citations
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June 2017 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” This study found that alkaloids isolated from Eclipta alba leaves showed increasing antimicrobial activity with higher concentrations, particularly against S. aureus and E. coli, suggesting potential for developing antimicrobial agents.
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October 2025 in “Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research” This study suggests that geranyl acetate may offer protective, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective effects against PPD-induced toxicity in keratinocyte cells, indicating its potential as a plant-derived treatment.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review compiles existing knowledge on the botanical characteristics, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Eclipta alba, highlighting its potential therapeutic properties and encouraging further pharmacological and phytochemical exploration of this traditionally used medicinal plant.
3 citations
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March 2012 in “Arab Journal of Urology” This study found that cromakalim and pinacidil significantly inhibited porcine detrusor muscle contractions, suggesting these ATP-sensitive potassium channel openers may have potential in treating certain bladder diseases.
22 citations
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June 1991 in “Clinical Therapeutics” This study found that once-daily oxiconazole cream effectively treats tinea infections, achieving at least 80% cure rates, and shows comparable efficacy to other antifungal creams with similar tolerability.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” In this study, researchers developed and validated a method to quantify pyrrolizidine alkaloids in honey and flour, increasing alkaloid recovery rates through successive extractions, achieving up to 86% recovery for honey and 76% for flour.
62 citations
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December 1941 in “Experimental biology and medicine” In this study, phenylthiocarbamide intake was associated with hair graying in rats, while switching to tap water led some rats to regain their original fur color, suggesting dietary factors influence pigmentation.
This study found that Clitocybin A from Clitocybe aurantiaca significantly increased the proliferation of immortalized rat dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential hair growth-promoting effects in a laboratory setting.
20 citations
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June 2019 in “Archives of dermatological research” In this study, combination therapy with DPCP and anthralin promoted hair regrowth in 40.62% of alopecia areata patients who were unresponsive to DPCP alone, with response improving over longer treatment durations.
75 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that Santolina oil was effective in controlling experimental candidiasis in both in vitro and in vivo settings and enhanced the effectiveness of clotrimazole against Candida albicans in vitro.
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December 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that combining a potent steroid with a vitamin D analogue may offer more convenient treatment for localized alopecia areata than using a superpotent steroid alone, with comparable efficacy but fewer side effects.