January 2019 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study concluded that a hair emulgel formulation combining extracts from four medicinal plants demonstrated desirable characteristics of spreadability, viscosity, pH, and safety, making it effective, harmless, and economical for potential hair care use.
July 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study observed significant variation in platelet concentrations across four different platelet-rich plasma (PRP) systems, suggesting that PRP system choice may affect treatment outcomes for hair growth.
January 2017 in “ResearchSpace (University of KwaZulu-Natal)” In this study, grade 5 learners preferred Edamame snacks over their usual sweet-flavored snacks, and different roasting methods did not significantly change the nutritional quality of Edamame beans.
This study found that a significant portion of counterfeit drugs seized among bodybuilders did not match their labels, with many containing undeclared anabolic steroids or other unexpected active ingredients.
Collagen CLR and placenta extract may help treat diffuse hair loss.
April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Both methods of platelet-rich plasma showed positive effects on hair loss.
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” 46 citations
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September 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This study reported that nanostructured lipid carriers with melatonin improved hair density and decreased hair loss in patients with androgenic alopecia, suggesting a promising direction for future treatments.
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January 2010 in “Internal Medicine” This case report highlights a 53-year-old woman who developed acute hepatitis after taking shou-wu-pian for eight months, suggesting that Chinese herbal preparations can sometimes cause liver damage.
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February 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study suggests that true binary and ternary inclusion complexes were formed between finasteride and 2-hydroxypropyl-ß-cyclodextrin, with or without the addition of specific polymers.
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July 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the roles of platelets in hemostasis and wound repair, the preparation methods for platelet concentrates, and their therapeutic applications in medicine and dentistry, reporting no new clinical results.
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February 2018 in “Bio-medical Materials and Engineering” This study demonstrated that minoxidil-encapsulated PLLGA nanoparticles significantly increased minoxidil delivery to hair follicles compared to a minoxidil aqueous solution in mice.
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April 2023 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” This study suggests that a hair dye formulated with nano-sized Calendula Officinalis extract can effectively color white hair and lighten black hair, offering an alternative to synthetic dyes.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review analyzes existing literature on platelet-rich plasma for hair loss, discussing its mechanisms and preparation, but reports no new clinical results and highlights the inconsistency of current evidence.
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM)” This article examines challenges in the pharmaceutical supply chain during pandemics, highlighting issues like raw material sourcing and distribution delays, and suggests enhancements such as AI, blockchain, and public-private alliances to ensure stability and resilience.
April 2026 in “Biomolecules” This study reported that discarded squid ink was used to develop a high-performance, environmentally friendly hair dye that offers a stable deep black color, UV protection, and preserves hair structure, while showing excellent biosafety in lab tests.
January 2025 in “International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology” This review discusses the biological mechanisms, preparation techniques, and clinical applications of platelet-rich plasma therapy, highlighting its variable outcomes and potential improvements for efficacy and standardization; it reports no new clinical results.
March 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” In this study, an Emulgel containing Tridax procumbens extract was formulated and found to have promising physical properties and antimicrobial activity for wound healing.
September 2022 in “KnE medicine” This study found that hair tonic nanoemulsions containing 1%, 2%, and 3% argan oil promoted hair growth in mice over 21 days.
September 2022 in “KnE medicine” In this study, variations in candle nut oil concentration (5%, 6%, 7%) impacted the characteristics and stability of a hair tonic nanoemulsion, influencing factors like droplet size, pH, and viscosity.
January 2012 in “Lume (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul)” July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 49 citations
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March 1996 in “Experimental Brain Research”
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July 2017 in “BMC complementary and alternative medicine” This study documented the use of 41 plant species in the West Bank for treating hair and scalp disorders, highlighting their folkloric significance and potential for new cosmetic and cosmeceutical products.
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November 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 9 citations
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that LC-MS/MS assays provided more reliable and precise steroid measurements in human serum compared to traditional immunoassays, particularly at lower concentrations.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The authors concluded that while PRP is a promising and well-tolerated treatment for early to moderate knee osteoarthritis, standardizing preparation protocols, patient selection, and outcome reporting is crucial to enhance comparability and inform clinical practice.
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December 2018 in “Natural Product Research” This study identified a new compound from fermented Carica papaya L. with moderate antioxidant and potent hair growth-stimulating activities in vitro.
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January 2023 in “Eastern Journal Of Medicine” This review discusses the use, efficiency, and preparation methods of autologous platelet concentrates in wound healing and periodontal regeneration, but it reports no new clinical findings.