July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article reviews how biopolymers are utilized in cosmetics, highlighting their biodegradable and non-toxic properties, recent structural developments, novel applications, and safety considerations in the formulation of skin, hair, and oral care products.
May 2023 in “Accounts of chemical research” This study aimed to identify new quantitative geometric and mechanical parameters for curly and kinky hair using various microscopy and mechanical analysis methods, revealing correlations between hair fiber geometry and mechanical performance to enhance personal care product development and promote cultural inclusion.
February 2021 in “PDEAS International Journal of Research in Ayurved and Allied Sciences” This review discusses the historical and traditional perspectives of Ayurvedic hair science, highlighting its underrepresentation in modern clinical research and the potential for integrative dermatology approaches, but it reports no new findings.
December 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” December 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” April 2020 in “The Aesthetics” This article discusses the applications and proposed benefits of LED low level light therapy for various conditions like acne, wound healing, and pain relief, but provides no new clinical results.
September 2019 in “PubMed” This article discusses the social popularity versus clinical efficacy of biotin supplementation for hair loss and reports no new results; it highlights the need to address media-driven myths.
September 2017 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article discusses the involvement of Drs. Bessam Farjo, Nilofer Farjo, and Paul Kemp with HairClone Limited, but it reports no new research findings.
March 2016 in “Journal of Pharmacological Sciences” This discussion reviews the shift in pharmaceutical strategy towards evidence-based and structure-guided drug development, highlighting ongoing challenges and efforts in computer-aided drug design without presenting new clinical results.
January 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that Korean adolescents with androgenetic alopecia tend to have milder symptoms than adults and a higher prevalence of family history of alopecia.
February 2012 in “Community oncology” The document concludes that accurately identifying leukemia types is crucial, and the risks of cancer from finasteride need careful evaluation against its benefits.
January 2012 in “ProQuest LLC eBooks” This study found that neonatal finasteride and allopregnanolone alterations were associated with anxiety-related behavior changes and impaired aversive learning in adult rats, potentially due to GABA(A) receptor system changes in the hippocampus.
September 2011 in “Clinical Biochemistry” This article discusses how recent research suggests that aggressive video games have little effect on aggression and violence among players, calling for professional organizations to update their policy statements accordingly.
June 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The journal emphasizes the importance of combining basic and clinical science to improve health.
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September 2004 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This review discusses the role of dihydrotestosterone in benign prostatic hyperplasia and reports no new results; the authors highlight 5alpha-reductase inhibitors as a well-established treatment option.
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January 2013 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” This article reviews the potential of nanoparticles for drug delivery through the skin barrier and highlights the need for further research on solid nanoparticles, as they lack commercial development for this purpose.
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March 2009 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” This review discusses the evolution and studies of injection lipolysis for fat reduction, highlighting the need for more research to ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy; it reports no new clinical results.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” This review discusses current hypotheses about cicatricial alopecia's pathogenesis, including lymphocyte-mediated mechanisms and sebaceous gland defects, and reports no new results, emphasizing the need for systematic research.
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March 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” This review discusses current stem cell technologies, their potential therapeutic uses, and imaging techniques for tracking transplanted cells, without reporting new experimental results.
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November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” This review examines the use of cultured epithelial autografts (CEA) in burn treatment, highlighting their potential and technical challenges, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2004 in “Drug Information Journal” The conclusion is that combining social and cultural factors with pharmaceutical research could improve our understanding of how drugs work.
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October 1998 in “Family Practice” New oral treatment, finasteride, effectively and safely treats common hair loss.
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January 2012 This study suggests that chitosan-enhanced human serum albumin nanoparticles could serve as a safe and effective carrier for delivering anticancer drugs like tamoxifen.
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February 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this review, researchers explored the potential of cannabinoids, particularly cannabidiol, as a holistic treatment for acne vulgaris, highlighting their lipostatic, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and antimicrobial effects in modulating acne-related factors like sebum production and inflammation.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Web Based Communities” This study explored the motivations behind 'bro-science' YouTube videos on baldness, finding that posters aim to communicate product benefits, share research and experiences, and create a community around shared solutions.
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January 2018 in “Journal of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Series Medicine” This review analyzes studies on autologous platelet-rich plasma for androgenic alopecia, reporting mixed results and highlighting the need for standardized protocols and further research.
August 2026 in “Molecules” This review discusses key molecular targets in cosmetic research and reports no clinical results; it highlights the role of telomerase, sirtuins, and tyrosinase in anti-aging and depigmentation strategies.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This paper reviews the emerging role of FGF-7 signaling in hair regeneration, highlighting its potential as a target for new therapies despite limited clinical trial data.
In this book, the authors provide an accessible overview of platelet concentrates and their dental applications, highlighting their role in tissue healing and regeneration, and reviewing recent studies on their efficacy in periodontal therapy, implant dentistry, and oral surgery.