185 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses melatonin's potential in dermatology, highlighting its antioxidative, immunomodulatory, and DNA repair properties, but reports no new clinical results.
136 citations
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May 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” This systematic review suggests that turmeric and curcumin products, both oral and topical, may offer therapeutic benefits for various skin conditions, though further research is necessary to evaluate efficacy more thoroughly.
125 citations
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May 2019 in “Phytomedicine” This review discusses the historical development, mechanisms of action, and potential new clinical applications of the drug cepharanthine, highlighting its multi-faceted pharmacological properties; it reports no new clinical results.
84 citations
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July 2003 in “European journal of biochemistry” This study found that mouse skin can produce and metabolize serotonin and N-acetylserotonin, with activity influenced by location, physiological skin status, cell type, and mouse strain.
67 citations
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January 2022 in “Theranostics” This review highlights how advanced nanocarrier and microneedle-based transdermal drug delivery strategies can potentially improve the treatment of skin diseases by enhancing site-specific drug delivery, increasing skin penetration, and reducing systemic toxicity compared to conventional methods.
65 citations
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September 2004 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that overexpressing the BMP inhibitor Noggin in transgenic mice led to a significant loss of nontylotrich hair follicles, suggesting a critical role for BMP signaling in hair follicle morphogenesis and cycling.
61 citations
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights the potential of coffee silverskin's bioactive compounds in combating skin aging and related conditions, suggesting it as a promising natural ingredient for cosmetics due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties.
59 citations
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May 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” This review discusses current therapeutic targets and treatments for androgenic alopecia but reports no clinical results; the authors highlight the challenge of developing multi-target drugs for effective treatment.
56 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study observed that androgen treatment increased ROS production and TGF-β1 secretion in rat hair follicle dermal papilla cells, suggesting that the androgen-induced TGF-β1 is mediated by ROS.
56 citations
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October 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that free testosterone levels were a more sensitive indicator of hyperandrogenism in women with acne than total testosterone levels.
54 citations
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November 1998 in “Archives of dermatology” This article discusses the potential role of nutritional ingredients, such as thiols and tannins, in triggering pemphigus, and reports no new empirical findings.
49 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” This study developed and validated a high-resolution mass spectrometry method to screen for prohibited substances and analyze six endogenous steroids in urine according to World Antidoping Agency requirements, demonstrating its effectiveness for antidoping analysis.
49 citations
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October 2017 in “Nutrients” This study observed that the ethyl acetate extract of Equisetum debile showed high activity against 5α-reductase and lipid peroxidation with no cytotoxicity on dermal papilla cells.
44 citations
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March 2016 in “Frontiers in cellular neuroscience” In this study using zebrafish, four bisbenzylisoquinoline derivatives were found to protect hair cells from aminoglycoside-induced damage without reducing antibiotic efficacy, potentially leading to therapies for patients undergoing such treatments.
44 citations
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January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses adverse cutaneous drug reactions associated with antidepressants and provides guidance on managing these reactions, but it reports no new clinical findings; the authors recommend cautious use and alternative treatment if reactions occur.
41 citations
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July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” This review discusses various plants and herbal formulations traditionally used for hair growth and notes their potential as safer alternatives to synthetic hair loss treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
39 citations
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September 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This review explores how colloidal drug delivery systems can enhance the stability, absorption, and bioavailability of phytochemicals, potentially rediscovering ancient compounds' therapeutic benefits and overcoming limitations like poor solubility and bioavailability.
35 citations
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January 2002 in “Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology” This study found that finasteride treatment decreased VEGF expression in the prostate tissue of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, although it did not affect vascular density or serum VEGF levels.
33 citations
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December 2012 in “NMR in Biomedicine” This study reports that microencapsulation of therapeutic cells with contrast agents enables visualization across multiple imaging modalities, potentially improving cellular immunoprotection and tracking after transplantation.
32 citations
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June 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study demonstrated that topical oleuropein induced hair growth in mice by activating the Wnt10b/β-catenin signaling pathway and increasing expression of several growth-related genes in skin tissue.
30 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” This review discusses the traditional uses and pharmacological properties of Hedychium spicatum, noting that while some traditional uses are supported by scientific studies, further research on its applications is needed.
28 citations
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September 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review discusses various resveratrol derivative patents for therapeutic, nutraceutical, and cosmetic use, but reports no clinical results and notes that claims of improved efficacy lack trial evidence.
27 citations
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February 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, a topical formulation with compounds from the monoterpenoid family significantly improved hair growth indicators like anagen:telogen ratio, hair fall, and visual hair density in men and women with pattern hair loss.
25 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” This study developed lipid-core nanocapsules for encapsulating menthol, improving its solubility and thermal stability, and demonstrated their safety and rapid skin absorption in ex vivo tests, highlighting potential applications for cosmeceuticals.
24 citations
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January 1989 in “Archives of biochemistry and biophysics” This study found that androgen binding in male rat livers involves specific androgen receptors, which decrease with castration and are inducible in female livers with testosterone.
23 citations
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June 2015 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” In this study, researchers identified two potential urinary biomarkers, testosterone–glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, along with four candidate biomarkers, to help understand and diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome.
22 citations
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November 2024 in “Planta” This review highlights the potential of aromatic plants as natural antioxidants in cosmeceuticals, which may combat skin aging and promote rejuvenation by counteracting oxidative stress, offering a natural alternative to synthetic products with benefits like photoprotection and anti-wrinkle effects.
21 citations
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January 2012 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that using a combination of iontophoresis and liposomal delivery facilitated the effective intradermal administration of superoxide dismutase in rats, reducing oxidative skin damage from UV exposure.
20 citations
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July 1990 in “Pediatrics in Review” This piece explains that 90% to 95% of pediatric alopecia cases are due to four main causes: alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, tinea capitis, and trichotillomania, with diagnosis typically confirmed through careful examination.
19 citations
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September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This study investigated a new formula called SV-loaded nanospanlastics for topical application to treat androgenic alopecia. It showed similar effectiveness to minoxidil lotion but with fewer adverse effects when used to enhance dermal delivery and efficacy of sodium valproate.