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March 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This paper describes a new technique using gentian violet to improve visualization during follicular unit extraction in white-haired patients, suggesting it enhances the accuracy of the procedure.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this study, researchers developed and evaluated a topical dutasteride gel for treating male pattern baldness, finding that a formulation with 10% garlic extract showed the most promising results in promoting faster hair growth compared to other formulations tested.
In this study, researchers found that an injectable solution of low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid and amino acids significantly improved skin rejuvenation and elasticity in the labia majora of post-menopausal women over 12 weeks, with a reported 25% or greater aesthetic improvement and high patient satisfaction.
January 2024 in “Tropical journal of pharmaceutical research” This study found that extracts from Cirsium japonicum var. spinossimum seeds are rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, demonstrating significant anti-inflammatory and cell proliferation effects in specific cell models, suggesting potential as a source for anti-inflammatory and anticancer agents.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This review article reports that many herbal drugs show potential for treating alopecia effectively and with fewer side effects compared to synthetic drugs, addressing a common issue among urban residents due to stress and environmental factors.
April 2023 in “Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica” This study found that using Urtica cannabina extract shampoo led to increased levels of copper, zinc, and iodine in the scalp hair of Mongolian women, along with improvements in hair growth, diameter, and density compared to a regular shampoo.
January 2002 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Botanical extracts are increasingly important in cosmetics and drugs for their effectiveness and safety, backed by traditional use and scientific evidence.
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March 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights recent advances in understanding how the extracellular matrix regulates epidermal stem cell fate, emphasizing the importance of the hair follicle stem cell niche, but reports no new empirical findings.
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July 2018 in “American Journal of Physiology-heart and Circulatory Physiology” Minoxidil improves blood flow and vessel flexibility, potentially helping with vascular stiffness.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” In this study, red ginseng extract and its ginsenosides enhanced human hair follicle cell proliferation and countered dihydrotestosterone-induced suppression, suggesting potential to promote hair growth.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry” This study observed that dental erosion was common among adolescents in Pasto, Colombia, with dietary habits like frequent juice consumption and snacking on artificially flavored lemon products linked to increased risk.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Supercritical Fluids” In this study, fraction No. 3 of Oryza sativa bran extract demonstrated high unsaturated fatty acid content and significant 5α-reductase inhibition, suggesting potential for developing anti-androgenic alopecia products.
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November 2018 in “Dermatology” The authors concluded that Hispanic/Latino ethnicity, facial papules, and premenopausal status in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia may indicate a susceptibility to more severe disease, potentially necessitating early treatment.
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October 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, the novel powered FUE method was associated with faster harvesting time and lower graft transection rates compared to manual FUE in male patients with alopecia.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study observed that direct hair transplantation, as a modification of follicular unit extraction, was effective in improving baldness in the majority of treated male patients.
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January 2015 in “Clinical Nutrition Research” This clinical trial found that the extract complex of Cistanche tubulosa and Laminaria japonica (MK-R7) significantly improved hair density and diameter in patients with patterned hair loss over 16 weeks.
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September 2020 in “Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine” This paper introduces an algorithm for using smart device-mounted microscopes to analyze scalp images and diagnose hair loss by extracting specific hair loss features.
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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” This study isolated a bioactive peptide from Trapa japonica fruit and found that it may protect human dermal papilla cells from DHT-induced stress, suggesting potential for biomedical applications.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” This study reported that the n-butanol fraction of Perilla frutescens extract, particularly rosmarinic acid, showed potential for hair regrowth and anti-androgenic activity in male mice, suggesting it as a possible treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2019 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This piece discusses the benefits of head support during follicular unit extraction in a seated position and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest an ergonomic support system to improve graft quality.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that follicular unit extraction megasession resulted in high patient satisfaction without infections for treating severe androgenetic alopecia, offering a promising one-stage option compared to multi-stage hair transplants.
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February 2024 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” In this study, fenugreek seed extract showed significant androgenic and spermatogenic effects in male rats, likely through inhibiting testosterone metabolism, without impacting cardiovascular health.
June 2023 in “SPIRE - Sciences Po Institutional REpository” This study suggests that extracellular vesicles from prostate cancer cells could aid in identifying tumor heterogeneity and serve as biomarkers, while also playing a role in SARS-CoV-2 infection in nasopharyngeal mucus.
December 2019 in “University of Malaya Students Repository” This study found that Soxhlet extraction is more effective at removing the toxin mimosine from Leucaena leucocephala, and mimosine shows promise as a biodiesel additive due to its antioxidative properties.
January 2017 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” This study found that pectin lyase-modified red ginseng extract may promote hair growth by enhancing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, along with inhibiting testosterone-induced 5-alpha-reductase in human hair dermal papilla cells.
December 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the novel powered FUE (P-FUE) technique reduced harvesting time and graft transection rates in hair restoration compared to manual FUE, with broader patient applicability.
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May 2020 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” In this randomized clinical trial, the authors reported that adipose-derived stem cell constituent extract topical solution increased hair density and thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 16 weeks compared to placebo.
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May 2019 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that Bacillus/Trapa japonica fruit ferment filtrate extracts enhanced human hair follicle dermal papilla cell proliferation through the Akt/ERK/GSK-3β signaling pathway, suggesting potential benefits for alopecia treatment.
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January 2009 in “Scientific Electronic Library Online (São Paulo Research Foundation, Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico)” This study found that Eclipta alba extracts exhibit significant antimicrobial activity against various human pathogens, including antibiotic-resistant strains, suggesting potential use in treating infectious diseases.
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January 2017 in “Food & Nutrition Research” In this study, rice bran mineral extract increased expression of anagen-related proteins and decreased inflammatory markers in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential for hair growth enhancement and prevention of hair loss.