March 2023 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study found that the herbal extract HX109 promoted hair growth in mice by increasing cell viability and enhancing hair regrowth, with the effects increasing as doses rose.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study demonstrated that several botanical extracts possess antioxidant properties, reducing oxidative stress and lipid oxidation in scalp treatments, with rosemary extract showing potential to improve scalp condition in a 4-week consumer trial.
February 2023 in “Journal of Plant Physiology” In this study, overexpressing the cotton gene GhGT-3b_A04 in Arabidopsis thaliana enhanced resistance to Verticillium wilt but also inhibited rosette leaf growth.
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January 2021 in “Research, Society and Development” This study reviewed literature on using vegetable oils to prevent skin aging, highlighting their antioxidant properties and their role in combating free radicals, which leads to extrinsic aging, while also noting Brazil's important contribution to this field with its rich natural resources.
July 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This article reviews the challenges and potential solutions in hair transplant surgery for addressing hair loss and reports no new clinical findings.
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December 2023 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” In 2022, aesthetic procedures increased, with nonsurgical ones rising and surgical ones falling, but surgeries still made most of the revenue.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the follicular unit excision process in hair restoration, focusing on the balance between donor site wounding and graft retrieval, and provides no new clinical data.
October 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” This article discusses the challenges and methodologies in veterinary clinical trials, emphasizing the need for robust protocols and statistical rigor, without presenting new experimental results.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The researchers reported that DHT-inducible DKK-1 may play a significant role in DHT-driven balding by inhibiting hair follicle cell growth and promoting apoptosis in androgenetic alopecia.
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September 1975 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” In this study, significant elevations of DHA and testosterone were associated with pubic hair development and voice changes in boys during puberty.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Celsr1 gene is crucial for normal hair patterning in mice.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed a fourfold increase in striae rubrae among people under 20 during the COVID-19 outbreak, potentially linked to lifestyle changes like sedentary behavior and weight gain.
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January 2017 in “Japanese Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” In this case study, a woman with secondary syphilis showed significant improvement following treatment with benzyl penicillin potassium, as evidenced by a 3.7-fold decrease in rapid plasma reagin levels.
July 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study analyzed Google Trends data from 2018 to 2023, revealing an increasing global interest in hair loss treatments, particularly for "oral minoxidil" and "dutasteride," though interest varies by region and treatment type.
September 2024 in “Toxicology Letters” Cortisone and cortisol levels in pregnant women’s hair increase as labor approaches, indicating higher stress.
June 2024 in “Saudi Journal of Medicine” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly increased hair diameter and density in male androgenetic alopecia patients over six months, particularly in those with AGA durations up to five years.
This article describes an improved trichophytic closure technique for hair restoration surgery, achieving nearly invisible donor scars in over 95% of patients, but emphasizes tailoring the method to individual patient characteristics.
January 2009 in “Heilongjiang xumu shouyi” This study found that BrdU labeling in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats revealed the presence and localization of stem cells in primary and secondary hair follicles and the epidermis, with signals diminishing after 10 weeks.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a polyherbal hair oil formulation that demonstrated favorable physicochemical properties and benefits such as anti-dandruff, anti-hair fall, and hair growth-promoting effects, with formulation F2 identified as the optimal blend for herbal hair care.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a polyherbal hair oil made from natural ingredients and found that the F2 formulation demonstrated favorable physicochemical properties, good stability, and beneficial activities such as anti-dandruff, anti-hair fall, and hair growth promotion, identifying it as optimal for herbal hair care applications.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic factors, especially PADI3 gene variants, contribute to CCCA in women of African descent.
January 2023 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” This study found that family support significantly predicted improved body image satisfaction and self-esteem among women with PCOS, emphasizing its importance in psychological well-being.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review discusses the role of melanin synthesis in melanoma, focusing on how melanosomal pH might regulate melanin production, and reports no new results.
186 citations
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February 1980 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study observed that serum levels of oestradiol, testosterone, and androstenedione increase rapidly with the onset of puberty and continue to rise after menarche, with anovulatory cycles being common in early postmenarchal girls.
182 citations
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December 2021 in “Cosmetics” This literature review discusses recent advances in using essential oils and their components in cosmetic products, highlighting their diverse benefits and challenges in formulation due to varying chemical profiles, as well as addressing safety considerations for these natural ingredients.
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September 1979 in “Acta Paediatrica” This study found that serum DHEA levels increase earlier and are higher in girls compared to boys through various stages of puberty, reflecting their earlier pubertal development.
91 citations
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July 2010 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” This study found that low oxygen conditions and ECM degradation products increased the proliferation and migration of perivascular stem cells without altering their phenotype, suggesting potential roles in tissue repair.
59 citations
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January 2011 in “Retina-the Journal of Retinal and Vitreous Diseases” This study suggests that finasteride may be a promising treatment for chronic central serous chorioretinopathy, but larger controlled trials are needed to confirm its efficacy.
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December 2007 in “Fertility and Sterility” This case report describes two infertile patients who experienced significant improvements in sperm concentrations six months after stopping finasteride.
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December 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that as Korean women age, their hair density, diameter, tensile strength, and lustre decline, while grey hair ratio and certain sterol contents increase, suggesting unique ageing features compared to women in other countries.