9 citations
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June 2022 in “Microorganisms” This review outlines the urgent need for effective therapeutic interventions against coronaviruses, as current vaccines are challenged by virus mutations, and emphasizes developing safe, affordable, and broad-spectrum antivirals for both human and porcine coronaviruses.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy” This review synthesizes current evidence on platelet-rich plasma for dry eye disease and reports no new results; the authors emphasize the need for standardized trials to validate these approaches.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that among various treatments for male androgenetic alopecia, dutasteride 0.5 mg/day was the most effective option overall. Additionally, among FDA-approved treatments, topical minoxidil 5% was the most effective topical therapy, and finasteride 1 mg/day was the most effective oral therapy.
45 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nanomaterials” In this study, silver nanoparticles derived from Ziziphus nummularia leaf extract showed enhanced antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and hair growth properties compared to the leaf extract itself.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Nusantara Bioscience” This study proposes a quick and sensitive method for detecting vancomycin using modified silver nanoparticles and shows promising results against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review outlines the evolution and strategies of drug repurposing, highlighting its transformation from accidental discoveries to a predictive, data-driven discipline through the integration of bioinformatics and artificial intelligence, with notable applications during the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review outlines the evolution of drug repurposing from accidental discoveries to a systematic approach enhanced by genomics and data analytics, emphasizing its accelerated relevance during the COVID-19 pandemic and exploring its global and Indian milestones, computational strategies, and future regulatory perspectives.
In this study, 1'-S-1'-acetoxychavicol acetate (ACA) from Alpinia galanga showed potential in suppressing testosterone-induced hair loss by inhibiting Nox isozymes in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia.
January 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” This review discusses the efficacy and molecular pharmacology of topical minoxidil for hair loss and highlights innovations in delivery systems but reports no new clinical results.
January 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” In this review, researchers examined the molecular pharmacology and effects of topical minoxidil, noting its potential to treat androgenetic alopecia by enhancing hair regrowth, while also discussing advanced formulation methods like nanoemulsion and nanocarrier systems to improve its delivery.
90 citations
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July 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that adipose-derived stem cell extracellular vesicles reduced wrinkles and promoted cell proliferation in UVB-induced photoaging in mice by decreasing oxidative stress and inflammation.
87 citations
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December 2015 in “Cochrane library” This review observed limited evidence of clinically significant benefits from treatments for acute central serous chorioretinopathy, which often resolves spontaneously, but identified PDT and micropulse laser as the most promising for further trials.
41 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This review suggests that quercetin supplementation may benefit ovarian functions and hormonal levels in polycystic ovary syndrome, though further high-quality trials are needed for confirmation.
35 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience” This review discusses the neuroprotective potential of formononetin, especially for neurological diseases, and reports no clinical results; the authors suggest its promise for developing central nervous system drugs.
26 citations
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June 1983 in “Journal of Hypertension” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure more effectively but has more side effects, so try hydralazine first.
21 citations
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May 1989 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” This review discusses the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect as a mechanism for targeted drug delivery in cancer therapy and reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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October 2016 in “Artificial Cells Nanomedicine and Biotechnology” This study found that arginine-loaded lipidic nanoparticles improved hair follicle growth in male hamsters more effectively than an aqueous arginine solution.
16 citations
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April 2021 in “Biomedicines” This study found that ferulic acid promotes wound healing by inhibiting β-catenin in keratinocytes and activating Nrf2 to reduce inflammation at the wound edge.
16 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” This study found that minoxidil stimulates the Kir6.2/SUR2 potassium channel, leading to tumor growth arrest in an ovarian cancer xenograft model by disrupting mitochondrial function and inducing cell death.
13 citations
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February 2019 in “Türk oftalmoloji dergisi” This review discusses various treatment options for chronic central serous chorioretinopathy, evaluating studies conducted since 2000, but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, ozenoxacin was found to inhibit sebum production in insulin- and 5α-DHT-differentiated hamster sebocytes in a dose-dependent manner, suggesting potential benefits in acne management by combining antimicrobial activity against C. acnes with reduced sebum production.
4 citations
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October 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the roles of glucocorticoid and sex hormone receptors in the skin and their clinical importance, but reports no new research findings.
2 citations
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November 1990 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Albendazole can cause hair loss, and piroxicam can cause fixed drug eruption.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study found that Centipeda minima and brevilin A significantly reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting their potential to protect against skin aging and inflammation.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Applied sciences (Basel)” This study found that Ishige sinicola ethanol extract and its butanol fraction can protect against lipopolysaccharide-induced muscle atrophy in C2C12 myotubes through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
June 2026 in “Discover Nano” This review discusses current treatment strategies for alopecia and highlights the potential of lipid-based nanoparticles to improve drug delivery to the scalp and hair follicles, noting their ability to enhance skin penetration and drug stability while outlining associated challenges and the need for further research.
May 2026 in “Cell Reports Medicine” This study develops FR-1, a topical small molecule, which reduces scarring and avoids skin atrophy in a murine wound model, showing potential for treating fibrosis without the side effects of current therapies.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark” This study reported that, in a laboratory setting, araliadiol derived from Centella asiatica activated antioxidant pathways, mitigating urban particulate matter-induced oxidative stress and skin damage.
April 2025 in “Antioxidants” In this study, the researchers found that the water-soluble fraction of Rhus semialata gall extract and its component Penta-O-Galloyl-β-D-Glucose promoted hair growth in human dermal papilla cells, and clinical trials supported these findings, showing improved hair density and appearance compared to placebo.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that using 1,4-butylenediamine bismaleimide for hair perming through thiol-Michael click chemistry offers comparable efficiency to conventional oxidative methods, with enhanced durability and reduced damage to hair fibres, preserving mechanical, color, and surface properties.