38 citations
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July 2012 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” This review discusses the clinical use of anti-androgen medications and highlights emerging evidence supporting plant-derived anti-androgens like spearmint tea for managing PCOS, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” In this study, researchers used trichoscopy to establish standardized findings for normal hair and scalp characteristics in 360 healthy males, noting significant age-related differences in hair diameter variability and identifying potential pathological indicators like colored dots and scarring not present in healthy individuals.
33 citations
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September 2017 in “Molecules” This study found that red ginseng oil and its major components improved hair regrowth in testosterone-treated mice by promoting an earlier anagen phase and altering related gene expressions.
10 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” This study found that red ginseng oil promoted hair growth and protected against UVC-induced skin damage in mouse models.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” This study found that red ginseng extract may stimulate hair growth in a mouse model by enhancing dermal papilla cell proliferation and activating skin antioxidant defenses.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study concluded that a liquid serum formulation delivered two fluorescent dyes to deeper follicular regions more effectively than nanoparticle systems.
21 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review covers the structure, development, cycle, and molecular regulation of hair follicles but does not report new results, aiming to offer insights for addressing hair follicle-related diseases.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in aging neuroscience” This study found that long-term use of triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum may improve brain function and alleviate aging-related issues in normal and Alzheimer's mouse models.
January 2026 in “Nature Communications” This study presented a new wearable textile-based device with near-infrared OLEDs that significantly reduced cell aging markers and improved cell migration in vitro, suggesting it as a promising, non-invasive phototherapy option for hair follicle treatment and hair-loss management.
This study found that inhibiting AP-1 transcription factors in mice causes squamous tumors to transform into sebaceous tumors and regulates tumor cell lineage.
This study found that inhibiting AP-1 activity in mice can induce lineage transdifferentiation between squamous and sebaceous tumors, suggesting AP-1's role in maintaining tumor cell identity.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study concluded that among men with normal testosterone levels, a small increase in serum dihydrotestosterone may reduce symptoms of hypogonadism, suggesting its potential diagnostic use after ruling out hypogonadism.
This scoping review found that microneedle patches loaded with exosomes, primarily derived from mesenchymal stem cells, show promising potential for delivering exosome therapies to treat non-cicatricial alopecia, suggesting new directions for enhancing hair follicle regeneration.
70 citations
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August 2006 in “Cancer Research” This study found that inhibiting AP-1 activity in mice modified tumor development, leading to transdifferentiation between squamous and sebaceous tumors, with molecular analysis suggesting AP-1's role in maintaining tumor cell identity.
23 citations
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June 2023 in “Cell Reports” In this study, researchers used transcriptomics and modeling to uncover previously unknown cell populations and marker genes in developing hair follicles, providing insights into early cell fate establishment and offering tools for further research on skin appendages.
5 citations
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September 2019 in “The Open biomarkers journal” This study found that linoleic acid may help protect against acrylamide toxicity in female albino rats.
December 2025 in “Cureus” In this report, successful management of inherited acrodermatitis enteropathica, a zinc absorption disorder due to an SLC39A4 gene defect, was demonstrated in an infant through zinc supplementation.
This study reviews 10 herbal supplements, including Berberine and Cinnamon, as alternative treatments for PCOS, noting they are more accessible and affordable than conventional medications, especially in low-resource settings, though further clinical research is needed.
January 2025 in “International journal of Indian medicine” This article discussed the potential risks of commercial hair oils, which may contain harmful ingredients, and suggested that additive-free ayurvedic oils could offer a safer alternative for maintaining healthy hair, while urging dermatologists to be informed about different herbal hair oil options.
September 2024 in “Cureus” In this study, researchers optimized a method for preparing platelet-rich plasma to improve light transmittance aggregometry testing in coronary artery disease patients on clopidogrel and ticagrelor, finding distinct differences in platelet aggregation and volumes among these patients compared to healthy controls.
8 citations
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July 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In a comparative genomic study, researchers observed significant genetic differences among the three chemical races of the alga Botryococcus braunii, leading them to propose reclassifying these races as distinct species based on their unique genomic characteristics.
1 citations
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December 1997 in “The British Journal of Psychiatry” This document outlines the indications, dosing, side effects, and contraindications for Epilim in epilepsy treatment, with no new research findings presented.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews therapies for skin and corneal regeneration and hair loss, discussing various treatments but presenting no new research findings.
1 citations
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October 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review examines the effects of antiandrogens on female reproductive systems, particularly regarding environmental endocrine disruptors, and presents no new research findings.
170 citations
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September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This review discusses the use of 36 medicinal plant species for cutaneous wound healing and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the potential for these traditional practices to inform modern therapies.
125 citations
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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.
73 citations
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the use of mushrooms and their bioactive compounds in cosmeceuticals and nutricosmetics and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting potential areas for future research and development.
39 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review summarizes causes and treatments of androgenetic alopecia with a focus on herbs as potential alternatives, but reports no new results and suggests more research is needed to validate these options.
9 citations
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March 2011 in “Oxidative stress and disease” This review explores herbal medications for skin disorders, covering their clinical efficacy, safety, and common drug interactions, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Cellular and molecular biology” In this study, Agaricus bisporus derived β-Glucan particles demonstrated antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer effects against cervical cancer HeLa cells, suggesting potential as a therapeutic option.