January 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a new topical atraric acid formulation, AA-TF#15, which showed a significantly higher drug penetration and increased hair regrowth in mice compared to minoxidil and finasteride treatments, suggesting its potential effectiveness for treating scalp androgenic alopecia.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that caffeic acid amide derivative, compound 4, effectively inhibited steroid 5α-reductase type 1 in vitro, suggesting potential for development as a treatment for androgenic alopecia.
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January 2014 in “Open journal of veterinary medicine” In these clinical cases, topical propolis treatment effectively resolved canine dermatophytosis, including hair regrowth, with no known side effects, suggesting it as a promising natural treatment option.
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October 2022 in “Jikken Dobutsu” This study found that Philippines stingless bee propolis extract promotes hair growth in mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and stimulating hair follicle development.
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September 2025 in “Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia” In this study, the combination of Serenoa repens extract with Phenolmicin P3 and Bosexil suppositories significantly improved lower urinary tract symptoms and decreased PSA levels in patients with benign prostatic obstruction-related symptoms.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Propolis extract can promote hair growth and increase keratin production.
June 2021 in “Current Biochemistry” This study determined that a 6.25% concentration of propolis effectively inhibits the growth of dandruff-causing bacteria, with effectiveness values of 223.52% and 99.59% compared to ketoconazole and another propolis extract, respectively.
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January 2019 in “AIP conference proceedings” This study observed that rough propolis from Indonesian bees showed significant cytotoxic effects against cancer cell lines, with higher inhibition percentages than smooth propolis, suggesting its potential as an anticancer agent.
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February 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” This review discusses herbal therapies for dermatologic disorders, focusing on those with scientific evidence of efficacy and common interactions, but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2018 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This double-blind control study found that an ointment containing propolis (50%) and aloe vera (3%) led to significant improvement in 64.4% of patients with mild to moderate psoriasis over 12 weeks, compared to no significant improvement in the placebo group.
March 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Philippine stingless bee propolis may promote hair growth and fight cancer.
August 2018 in “Cadernos de Agroecologia” This study reported that a new sulfur paste formulation with added plant extract and propolis effectively treated scabies in rabbits by promoting rapid tissue regeneration, hair growth, and eliminating secondary infections, offering a more affordable and less irritating alternative to commercial treatments.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found an increase in allergic contact dermatitis cases linked to natural products like propolis and marigold, predominantly affecting women in a Bulgarian population.
This article reviews the potential benefits of GHK-Cu, EAA, and water-soluble propolis for wound healing, skin tightening, and anti-aging effects, but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that the increasing use of natural products like propolis and calendula officinalis in Bulgaria is linked to a growing number of allergic contact dermatitis cases, predominantly in women.
October 2022 in “Deleted Journal” This case study reports intracranial hypertension in a 60-year-old woman linked to prolonged intake of low-dose Vitamin A from propolis capsules, highlighting a potential risk even at lower dosages.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported an increase in allergic contact dermatitis cases linked to natural products, particularly propolis and marigold, with a higher incidence in women than men.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter covers various dermatological drugs, cosmetics, and topical agents, focusing on the properties and uses of propolis, but does not present new clinical findings.
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, increasing cases of allergic contact dermatitis in Bulgaria were linked to the use of natural products like propolis and marigold.
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September 2024 in “Life” Natural products can safely and effectively treat various human diseases.
April 2025 in “Jurnal Inovasi Bahan Lokal dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat” This study found that variations in propylene glycol concentration in wax apple leaf extract hair tonic affected pH, specific gravity, and viscosity, aligning with SNI requirements.
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November 2014 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” In this study, the researchers successfully increased dipicolinic acid production in Bacillus subtilis by genetically modifying the spoVF operon, achieving a significant productivity improvement in the culture medium.
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October 2003 in “Contact dermatitis” Glycerin in hand cream can cause allergic skin reactions.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that the meropenem-loaded spanlastic formulation showed strong potential as an effective topical therapy for bacterial skin infections in non-diabetic mice, demonstrating superior therapeutic activity and wound healing compared to free meropenem.
In this study, the researchers found that glycerol strongly influenced the physical characteristics of an anti hair loss cream containing Saw Palmetto extract, notably improving its spreadability, viscosity, and stability without causing skin irritation.
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses side effects and allergy contact dermatitis caused by essential oils in cosmetic products and reports no new clinical results.
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December 2016 in “Molecules” This review discusses the extraction, purification, modification, and biological activity of polysaccharides from Traditional Chinese Medicine and reports no new research findings.
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” This review summarizes recent multidisciplinary advances in sebaceous gland research and highlights potential novel therapeutic strategies for skin diseases, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential of plant polyphenols to overcome multidrug resistance in various solid cancers and reports no new experimental results; further research is suggested.
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June 2019 in “Toxins” This review explores the therapeutic potential of bee venom for treating various skin diseases, discussing its mechanisms and effects but reports no new clinical findings.