4 citations
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September 2024 in “Cureus” In this study, using a 15-day regimen combining a scalp scrub and serum significantly improved dandruff and scalp health in participants, reducing flaking, increasing hair density and thickness, and enhancing hydration and overall scalp appearance.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Jurnal Health Sains” This study describes the demographic distribution of seborrheic dermatitis patients in Banda Aceh, identifying an increase in male prevalence from 2016 to 2019 and varied age group prevalence across the years.
7 citations
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January 1989 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The side gland of Suncus murinus is a good model for studying human sebaceous glands.
8 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that a topical liposome formulation of a 5‐α‐reductase inhibitor effectively reduced the size of treated sebaceous glands and induced apoptosis in a hamster model, suggesting potential benefits for acne treatment.
82 citations
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May 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses various hormones and signaling pathways involved in sebaceous gland homeostasis and their potential impact on acne pathogenesis, but it reports no new experimental findings.
February 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this case report, a 6-year-old Pomeranian crossbreed with scabies showed improvement after treatment with ivermectin, chlorpheniramine maleate, fish oil, vitamins, and specialized shampoo over 16 days, with reduced pruritus and hair regrowth.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Veterinary Sciences” This study found that applications of a shampoo and mousse containing plant extracts improved coat quality in dogs with a chronic keratinisation disorder without affecting skin hydration or hair lipids over the study period.
September 1995 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Antiyeast treatments work better for seborrheic dermatitis than steroids, and other findings include increased skin bacteria under plastic wrap, a nasal cell defect in Staphylococcus aureus carriers, quick resolution of certain skin reactions, high rubber latex allergy in spina bifida patients, and glyceryl monopentadecanoate's effectiveness for male hair loss.
216 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sebaceous-gland-derived glycerol significantly contributes to stratum corneum hydration in mice with sebaceous gland deficiencies.
October 2023 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study demonstrated that a 12-week treatment with luliconazole-containing shampoo significantly reduced scalp scaling, erythema, and itching in adults with seborrheic dermatitis, achieving high tolerability and progressive symptom improvement without reported intolerance or recurrences.
16 citations
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April 1978 in “Genetics Research” This study found that asebic mice exhibit abnormal sebaceous gland differentiation and insufficient sebum production due to defective regulation of cell processes, despite possessing normally developing sebaceous glands initially.
26 citations
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October 1997 in “Planta Medica” This study found that bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids from Stephania cepharantha Hayata stimulated growth in cultured murine hair cells but not in keratinocytes or fibroblasts.
January 2009 in “한방재활의학과학회지” In this study, Saengbal-eum-2 (Shengfa-yin-2) promoted hair regrowth and decreased specific inflammatory cytokines in a mouse model compared to a control.
13 citations
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December 2008 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that a combination of ciclosporin and Miglyol 812 was effective in treating sebaceous adenitis in rabbits, with significant improvement in skin condition and hair regrowth.
46 citations
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April 1982 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that subcutaneous isotretinoin in male hamsters reduced sebaceous gland size without affecting other androgen-dependent skin structures, while etretinate had no effect.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Skin research and technology” This study found significant differences in the spread of sebum on hair among Chinese men with greasy and non-greasy scalps, despite similar sebum amounts at the root region post-shampoo.
January 2026 in “ChemistrySelect” This study demonstrates that a newly developed bio-based, dual-phasic hair serum offers a sustainable and effective alternative to traditional silicone-based serums, enhancing hair cuticle integrity and consumer appeal while supporting environmentally friendly formulation design.
36 citations
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February 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, Geranium sibiricum L. extract promoted hair growth in vitro with human dermal papilla cells and in vivo in mice, outperforming minoxidil by proliferating cells and stimulating growth factor expression, suggesting its potential as a hair growth treatment.
May 2008 in “The International Conference on Mathematics and Engineering Physics” This study reports that combining low level laser treatment with liposome-delivered methylene blue may effectively target sebaceous glands in mice, with efficacy influenced by laser timing and drug absorption.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in urology” In a cell-free test setting, this study found that a novel saw palmetto extract effectively inhibited the 5α-reductase type II enzyme, showing promising bioactivity comparable to finasteride for promoting prostate health.
September 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This review found that various dermatological procedures for Seborrheic Dermatitis, such as phototherapy and laser treatments, showed significant efficacy in small cohorts with high patient satisfaction, but highlighted the need for further research to standardize protocols and evaluate long-term outcomes.
1 citations
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June 1999 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” This review discusses the choice and formulation of medicated and cosmetic shampoos for scalp disorders and hair aesthetics, providing guidelines based on hair types and patient age, and reports no new results.
August 2011 in “동의생리병리학회지 = Journal of physiology & pathology in Korean Medicine” In this study, treatment with Green tea was found to significantly increase cholesterol and triglyceride levels in sebocyte cells in a dose-dependent manner.
14 citations
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that S-Methylmethionine sulfonium (SMMS) enhances cell survival and reduces damage from UVB irradiation in skin cells, suggesting its potential as a cosmetic ingredient for UV protection.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This article discusses the multifactorial nature of acne, including its association with follicular hyperkeratosis, sebaceous lipids, Propionibacterium acnes, and perifollicular inflammation, but reports no new clinical findings.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports that thermography and high-frequency ultrasound show promise as diagnostic tools for personalizing treatment plans in atopic dermatitis and psoriasis vulgaris by assessing skin lesion characteristics.
3 citations
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December 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that over half of participants used complementary and alternative medicine, with nearly half reporting satisfactory results, while almost one-fifth did not take their prescribed medications.
September 2022 in “Pharmacy Today”
9 citations
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February 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that daily use of an emollient PLUS containing ADE-G1 significantly reduced xerosis severity and improved quality of life in cancer patients, regardless of their initial xerosis severity or cancer treatment.
31 citations
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May 2019 in “Nature communications” This study found that Blimp1+ cells from mice can generate sebaceous gland organoids in vitro, which mimic natural gland traits and may aid in studying acne vulgaris.