March 2020 in “Upravlìnnâ, ekonomìka ta zabezpečennâ âkostì v farmacìï” This study developed quality control methods for the "Flavosterol" emulgel, which met the required quality standards and is intended for the prevention and treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
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March 2019 in “Journal of cellular physiology” This review discusses the use of platelet lysate and its growth factors in treating diseases and regenerative medicine but reports no new clinical findings.
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January 1966 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study observed that thyroid and hormone treatments did not resolve postpartum alopecia in a small patient group, and most cases may naturally revert to normal.
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July 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This review discusses the lack of long-term clinical studies on metformin's cardiovascular benefits in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting lifestyle changes as a crucial management strategy for reducing associated risks.
January 2026 in “JPRAS Open” In this pilot study, PDLLA scalp microinjections showed improvement in physician-rated Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale scores over 12-24 weeks for 90% of patients with non-scarring alopecia, with no serious adverse events reported, although findings remain preliminary due to methodological limitations.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that serum 3α-androstanediol glucuronide levels were higher in Indian women with female pattern hair loss and correlated with the severity of the condition.
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January 2004 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” This review explores the potential role of pregnane neurosteroids in modulating alcohol withdrawal symptoms, suggesting a therapeutic target for treating alcohol dependence, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2003 in “Contact dermatitis” Glycerin in hand cream can cause allergic skin reactions.
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June 2022 in “Journal of cleaner production” This study found that a new eco-friendly hair crosslinking method using visible light and non-toxic chemicals caused less damage and improved mechanical properties compared to traditional thioglycolic acid treatment.
February 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study found that human platelet lysate, prepared from expired platelet concentrate, maintained stable growth factor levels for up to six months and improved healing in second-degree burn wounds compared to standard silver sulfadiazine treatment at three weeks.
January 2020 in “Journal of St. Marianna University” This study found that human placenta extract may enhance hair growth by increasing PG-E2 and PG-F2a production while decreasing PG-D2 levels in cultured hair follicle keratinocytes.
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The moisturizer with phytol improved skin texture and reduced fine wrinkles better than the moisturizer without it.
January 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” In this study, a new pH-responsive hydrogel composed of polyvinyl alcohol and boric acid was found to release salvianolic acid B effectively, reducing excessive scar formation and enhancing tissue regeneration during early-stage wound healing.
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January 2020 in “Micro and Nanosystems” This study found that transethosomal gel loaded with propranolol hydrochloride prolonged drug release and increased peak plasma concentration compared to an oral tablet, suggesting a promising alternative for delivery.
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January 2018 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that topical application of TSG from Polygonum multiflorum promoted hair regrowth in depilated mice, potentially through the inhibition of apoptosis-related proteins.
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.
18 citations
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study developed and tested a new injectable hydrogel for chronic diabetic wounds, reporting significant improvements in wound healing through enhanced angiogenesis, epithelization, and reduction of inflammation and infection in animal models.
16 citations
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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.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Innovations in Applied Pharmaceutical Science (JIAPS)” In this study, researchers developed a neem oil-based emulgel showcasing anti-dandruff properties with controlled dual release, observing formulation F5 providing a 65.27% release after 8 hours and the highest antifungal inhibition against Candida albicans.
45 citations
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August 1954 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This study found that vitamin A dissolved in alcohol penetrates skin quickly and does not impair hair growth, even in large doses, but it does not retard keratinization unlike when dissolved in fatty acids.
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July 2010 in “Archives of internal medicine” A woman kept her eyelashes during chemotherapy possibly because of her glaucoma eye drops.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Oleo Science” This study found that an aqueous extract of Phyllanthus emblica, primarily containing gallic acid, can activate hair growth gene expression and is effectively delivered to hair follicles using transfersomes.
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August 2014 in “European journal of ophthalmology” This study found that PGF 2α receptors were predominantly present in the inner root sheath of the bulb and stem of human eyelashes during the anagen phase.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that a novel multi-compound Blend, tested on ex vivo human hair follicles, promotes hair growth by enhancing elastin deposition and dermal papilla inductivity more effectively than isopropyl cloprostenate, suggesting benefits through elastogenesis and modulation of Wnt signaling.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Recent Advances in Biology and Medicine” This study found that a combination of 5% DMSO and BSA minimizes toxic effects on the cytogenetic stability of dermal papilla cells during cryopreservation.
March 2022 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Sea hibiscus leaf extract at 30% concentration in a hair tonic significantly increased hair growth in guinea pigs.
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that an intranasal gel containing risperidone-loaded glycethosomes significantly enhanced drug bioavailability and improved neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects in schizophrenia-induced rats compared to oral therapies, suggesting a promising alternative for schizophrenic patients who struggle with adhering to oral medication.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” This study found that palmitoylethanolamide may stimulate allopregnanolone synthesis and reduce oxidative stress in astrocytes through PPAR-α activation, suggesting a neuroprotective role.
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January 2017 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that polyacetylene compounds in Panax ginseng extracts may inhibit neurotrophin receptor binding, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for alopecia and other hair growth disorders.