February 2013 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” This article discusses therapeutic options for managing androgenic alopecia but reports no new clinical results, recommending selective and safe drugs such as growth stimulators and DHT inhibitors.
April 2024 in “International journal of clinical trials” In this study, researchers found that a standardized extract of Sesbania grandiflora (SesZen-Bio™) improved hair density and thickness, as well as increased serum ferritin levels, over an 8-week period among participants, suggesting enhanced keratin production and follicle growth.
December 2012 in “International Journal of Phytomedicine” This study found that SESA oil and capsules were associated with decreased hair fall and increased hair regeneration in patients with alopecia, without any reported adverse reactions over three months.
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March 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that the penetration enhancer SEPA™ significantly increased both the speed and amount of hair growth from minoxidil in balding stumptail macaques compared to Rogaine®.
August 2026 in “Cosmoderma” This review identifies sebaceous gland disorders as key indicators of hormonal imbalances, detailing how various hormones affect sebaceous function, and emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to improve diagnosis and management by integrating endocrine, metabolic, and dermatologic insights.
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March 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This article reviews seborrheic scalp dermatitis management in Italy, outlining expert recommendations on diagnosis and treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2015 in “Nanomedicine” This study found that the developed Finasteride-loaded SMEDDS improved the relative bioavailability of the drug compared to a commercial tablet, offering a promising oral delivery system for glucosteroid analogs.
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” This study suggests that inhibiting 5α-reductase activity alone, particularly with the type 1 inhibitor MK386, may not effectively reduce sebocyte activity or improve acne.
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April 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that substance P may be involved in the pathogenesis of acne by increasing the expression of certain cytokines and receptors in cultured sebocytes.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The new baby shampoo and wash with stearic acid is safe and potentially effective for nourishing babies' skin.
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October 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review of seborrheic dermatitis highlights the role of complex immunoinflammatory processes in its pathogenesis and discusses emerging treatments, such as PDE4 inhibitors, JAK inhibitors, and microbiome-targeted therapies, which may benefit patients with severe or treatment-resistant forms, according to the authors.
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the embryology, structure, and function of sebaceous glands and their involvement in skin disorders but reports no novel findings.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” SesZen-BioTM improves skin health and reduces signs of aging.
July 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this case report, a 2-month-old dog with scabies showed improvement in skin condition and reduced mite presence 24 days after treatment with simparica, sulfur-based soap, and various topical and oral therapies.
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May 1997 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study concluded that sebaceous glands are the main pathway for the antiandrogen RU 58841 to permeate the skin, with liposomes enhancing localization in these glands.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The researchers reported that DHT may reduce the inflammatory responses induced by C. acnes in androgen-sensitive human sebocyte cells, suggesting a potential link between androgens and infection in sebaceous disorders.
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review discusses the etiology, pathophysiology, trichoscopic characteristics, differential diagnoses, and treatment options for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, without providing new clinical findings.
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July 1964 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that neither a single application nor prolonged exposure to selenium sulfide had a significant effect on hair growth or rest phase percentages.
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that testosterone and 5α-dihydrotestosterone affect human sebocytes differently depending on the skin region, with spironolactone inhibiting their proliferation and counteracting androgen effects in facial sebocytes.
August 2026 in “Fabad Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a Neusilin® US2-based solid self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system for finasteride that showed improved stability and drug delivery, with complete dissolution comparable to standard Propecia® tablets.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Allergy” In this study, patients with scalp seborrheic dermatitis exhibited distinct patterns of allergen sensitization tied to symptoms, impaired skin barrier, and altered microbiota, emphasizing the need to consider allergen exposure, barrier status, and microbial balance when interpreting patch test results.
This study found that patients with scalp seborrheic dermatitis exhibited distinct allergy sensitization patterns linked to skin barrier dysfunction and changes in scalp microbiota, suggesting the importance of context in interpreting patch test reactivity.
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September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This article reports no new data; it describes the role of sebum in influencing the skin microbiome and epithelial tissues and discusses its altered composition during transit through the sebaceous duct.
April 2007 in “한방재활의학과학회지” This study found that Saengbal-eum(Shengfa-yin) promoted hair regrowth in a mouse model similarly to 3% Minoxidil, with its effects potentially linked to EGF activity in hair roots.
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September 1983 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found that daily topical application of citral increased sebaceous gland lobules and cell hyperplasia in male rats after three months.
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March 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study reports that 4-(alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitriles showed moderate sebum reduction as androgen receptor antagonists when applied topically in a validated animal model.
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May 2010 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study introduced a novel nonsteroidal androgen receptor antagonist that effectively controls sebum production in the golden Syrian hamster ear model through targeted follicular delivery.
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January 2000 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This review outlines the factors affecting skin greasiness and sebum production, highlighting measurement challenges but reports no new clinical findings; further research may guide sebosuppressive treatments for acne.
March 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this case report, a 3-month-old puppy with Malassezia dermatitis showed substantial improvement and complete recovery from pruritus, skin lesions, and hair loss after four weeks of treatment with Sebazole® shampoo, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, and diphenhydramine.
August 2018 in “Cadernos de Agroecologia” This study reported that a new sulfur paste formulation with added plant extract and propolis effectively treated scabies in rabbits by promoting rapid tissue regeneration, hair growth, and eliminating secondary infections, offering a more affordable and less irritating alternative to commercial treatments.