16 citations
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December 2022 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This study reviewed preclinical and clinical research and found that AFL-assisted topical drug delivery is considered safe and effective, enhancing drug efficacy, reducing treatment time and pain, and improving cosmetic and safety outcomes, but larger clinical trials are needed to confirm these benefits.
12 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” This study suggests that Platycarya strobilacea extract promotes hair growth in mice by enhancing stem cell factor expression, reducing mast cell numbers, and increasing cytokines associated with hair growth.
10 citations
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January 2008 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This report describes a case of diffuse hair loss and palmoplantar psoriasiform eruptions in a 52-year-old woman, potentially linked to her use of carbamazepine, with improvement after reducing the drug's dosage.
9 citations
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March 2009 in “European Journal of Dermatology” In this animal study, the researchers found that Schisandra nigra extract may promote hair growth by extending the anagen phase and reducing TGF-beta2 expression.
This study found that high-charge-density cassia HPTC improves deposition efficiency and conditioning benefits in shampoos compared to quaternized guar, suggesting its potential as an alternative or adjunct conditioning agent.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “Nutrients” In this study, saponins from Korean red ginseng were found to protect against the harmful effects of airborne particulate matter on human skin cells by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, leptin expression, and melanin production.
4 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology” This review describes the evolution of treatments for relapsing multiple sclerosis, highlighting that while newer potent monoclonal agents can potentially achieve disease remission, they also pose moderate to severe adverse event risks that healthcare providers must understand.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Agronomy” This research reported that KDML105 bran extract demonstrated antioxidant activities, reduced nitric oxide production, and influenced gene expression related to the hair cycle in cultured dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential as an anti-hair loss agent by supporting the anagen phase and angiogenesis.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” This study found that Tanshinone I and Tanshinone IIA from Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix inhibited Nox activity heightened by testosterone in a mouse model, reducing H₂O₂ production and cell apoptosis, and reversing testosterone-induced hair growth suppression, suggesting their potential as treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study reviews lipid-based nanocosmeceuticals and reports that they enhance therapeutic effectiveness in dermatological applications by improving skin hydration, reducing wrinkles, and effectively managing conditions like psoriasis and eczema, though further large-scale trials and regulatory alignment are needed for clinical use.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that para rubber seed oil, rich in specific fatty acids, effectively protected human epidermal coculture cells from UV-induced damage by reducing inflammatory markers and enzymes linked to photoaging, indicating its potential as a safe and innovative photoaging treatment.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Current nanomedicine” This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers could serve as a promising vehicle for topical Acitretin delivery in psoriasis treatment, potentially reducing oral side effects and enhancing patient compliance.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study reports that a multifunctional artificial skin using photothermal-triggered drug delivery improved full-thickness wound healing and skin appendage regeneration by coordinating the release of several therapeutic agents.
August 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) may alleviate UV-induced skin photoaging by enhancing collagen synthesis, reducing degradation, and modulating inflammatory and oxidative responses in a dose-dependent manner.
April 2026 in “BMC Biotechnology” This study evaluated a novel synthetic cell-penetrating peptide, DualPep-ALO, finding it promotes hair growth by enhancing follicle cell proliferation, activating regenerative pathways, and reducing inflammation and oxidative stress in vitro and ex vivo, suggesting a promising new topical treatment for hair loss that rivals minoxidil.
March 2026 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research” In this study, Ark-e-Kasni was found to alleviate PCOS symptoms in rats by restoring hormonal levels, improving insulin sensitivity, and reducing inflammation and cystic follicles, suggesting its therapeutic potential via diverse molecular mechanisms.
February 2026 in “Cureus” This review highlights that castor oil has potential dermatological uses, including enhancing hair luster, reducing hyperpigmentation, and improving skin hydration and elasticity, although rare side effects like contact dermatitis occur, necessitating further research to confirm its effectiveness in these applications.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that Pinus massoniana needles extract may promote hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, potentially by reducing oxidative stress and affecting immune, metabolic, and apoptosis-related pathways.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In a mouse study, Fr2 from Platycladus orientalis L. significantly enhanced hair growth, suggesting its potential as a natural therapeutic agent for hair regeneration.
August 2024 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” In this study, the researchers reported that a newly developed PYGL inhibitor, HTPI, enhanced hair growth in an ex-vivo culture by reducing oxidative damage in hDPCs and inhibiting glycogen degradation in hORSCs, showing potential as a treatment for hair loss comparable to minoxidil.
This study investigated the effects of a YH complex, derived from Cinnamomum cassia and Astragalus membranaceus, on androgenetic alopecia in mice, finding that it promoted hair regrowth and improved hair follicle health by modulating hair cycle regulation and reducing apoptosis signaling pathways.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study evaluated a novel hand-held low-level light therapy device for treating mild-to-moderate acne, finding it significantly reduced inflammatory lesions and moderate acne severity without severe adverse reactions, while also reducing Cutibacterium acnes viability in vitro.
February 2022 in “Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge” In this study, a herbal oil formulation combining Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Jasminum officinale, and Ficus benghalensis showed potential in reducing dandruff and promoting hair growth in affected individuals.
January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study observed that in Korean HIV patients, tinea infection, folliculitis, and seborrheic dermatitis were the most common skin diseases, with HAART medications generally reducing folliculitis incidence. Skin disease prevalence differed by immune status, affecting treatment needs.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “International Research Journal on Advanced Science Hub” In this study, researchers developed a niosomal gel system for transdermal delivery of testosterone, reporting strong penetrative capability, good spreadability, and a promising in vitro drug release profile, suggesting it may be an effective alternative for reducing the side effects of steroid treatments.
June 2023 in “Food frontiers” In this animal study, researchers observed that ginsenoside CK significantly reduced hair loss, improved sexual organ health, and encouraged hair growth in mice with androgenetic alopecia by modulating key signaling pathways and normalizing hormone metabolism, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic agent.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” This study found that cepharanthine may be a promising treatment for enterovirus infections, as it offered full protection to mice against lethal EV71 challenges and reduced viral titers and pathology.
36 citations
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December 1991 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Human nails contain both skin and hair keratins, each needing different extraction methods.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that anti-androgens may reduce OCD symptoms, but the evidence is of low quality and further large, randomized trials are needed.
8 citations
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February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This source reviews the potential of polyphenols as therapeutic and preventive treatments for common skin disorders such as acne, fungal infections, dermatitis, alopecia, and skin cancer, emphasizing their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects and ability to penetrate the skin barrier.