44 citations
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July 2016 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This study demonstrated that cultured epidermal stem cells and skin-derived precursors can regenerate functional hair follicles and sebaceous glands in both mice and adult humans, suggesting potential for bioengineered skin substitutes.
January 2009 in “Rossiiskii Zhurnal Kozhnykh i Venericheskikh Boleznei” September 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that the meropenem-loaded spanlastic formulation showed strong potential as an effective topical therapy for bacterial skin infections in non-diabetic mice, demonstrating superior therapeutic activity and wound healing compared to free meropenem.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Uro” This review concludes that global literature supports the lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens as efficacious and safe for treating lower urinary tract symptoms, with some studies showing equivalence to common pharmacologic agents.
October 2022 in “Veterinária notícias/Veterinária Notícias” This case report describes a 5-year-old Akita with granulomatous sebaceous adenitis and pseudocyesis, who showed clinical remission and maintained a good quality of life after treatment with surgery and topical therapy.
7 citations
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April 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Diphenyl ethers can potentially reduce excess oil production when applied on the skin, helping treat conditions like acne.
Saw palmetto cream for hair loss works better with glycerol and sorbitol.
June 2015 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” This study demonstrated that a 1-step, peroxidase-labeled conjugated antibody method provides more accurate immunoreactivity patterns in hair follicle substructures compared to the 2-step LSAB method, which may cause false-positive staining in sebaceous glands.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a proprietary saw palmetto extract significantly improved hair growth in men and women with self-perceived thinning hair over a 6-month period, outperforming placebo on key hair growth parameters without any treatment-related adverse events.
1 citations
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June 2007 in “Almustansiriya journal of pharmaceutical sciences/Al-Mustansiriyah journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that a cimetidine 10% cream with sodium lauryl sulphate significantly increased drug diffusion through mouse skin and showed promise in treating warts in a preliminary clinical trial.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This phase 2a trial evaluated Samcyprone for common wart treatment and found that while a sensitization reaction is necessary for therapeutic response, its level does not predict wart clearance.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “Vìsnik farmacìï” This study developed an emulsion formulation with optimal properties for androgenetic alopecia treatment using saw palmetto and Japanese Sophora extracts, evaluated for stability and release of active ingredients.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study found that human meibomian glands differ significantly from free and hair-associated sebaceous glands in morphology and lipid composition, making them highly specialized holocrine glands.
May 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study found that using calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate cream in a real-world setting significantly improved clinical outcomes and patient quality of life for adults with mild-to-moderate scalp psoriasis, especially among those with higher adherence, demonstrating high treatment satisfaction.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that bicalutamide mesotherapy resulted in subtle hair density improvements and was well tolerated by premenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia.
August 2026 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study observed that among individuals with scalp seborrhoea, the scalp showed higher sebum levels, lower hydration, and compromised barrier function compared to other areas, and that a single shampoo application containing piroctone olamine significantly reduced sebum and oxidative stress markers.
January 1988 in “Skin research” January 2023 in “Rasayan journal of chemistry/Rasayan journal of Chemistry” This study suggests that compounds from Sansevieria trifasciata Prain may have promising potential as effective 5α-reductase inhibitors for alopecia treatment, outperforming finasteride in binding affinity tests.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study describes three adult dogs with sebaceous gland dysplasia, reporting that two showed moderate to marked improvement in symptoms with treatment, though ongoing management is required as the condition cannot be cured.
3 citations
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August 2025 in “Fermentation” In this study, researchers produced a biosurfactant from yeast that effectively reduces surface tension, acts as a good oil emulsifier, demonstrates antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and exhibits no cytotoxicity, suggesting its potential use in eco-friendly cosmetic formulations.
June 2025 in “Healthy-Mu Journal” The optimized Cinchonine gel effectively fights acne bacteria and is safe for twice-daily use.
24 citations
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May 2010 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that both ciclosporin A and topical therapy were effective in reducing alopecia and scaling in dogs with idiopathic sebaceous adenitis, with evidence suggesting improved outcomes when both treatments are combined.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that de-saponinated Camellia seed cake extract promotes hair growth in vitro and in vivo by enhancing dermal papilla cell proliferation and modulating signaling pathways and growth factor expression.
This study found that a combination of photoprotector and nighttime formulations with essential oils improved skin barrier function and structural characteristics in young men's oily, acne-prone, and photoaged skin.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that MPZL3 plays a crucial role in controlling sebaceous gland size and sebocyte proliferation in mice and humans, implicating its potential involvement in skin disorders like acne and psoriasis.
November 2023 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” This case study describes a mixed breed dog with complex dermatitis caused by infections of Demodex sp, Sarcoptes scabiei, and Malassezia sp and reports that a combination of ivermectin treatment and sulfur shampoo improved the dog's symptoms after 14 days.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Lmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan/” In an experimental study, researchers evaluated shampoo formulations using celery leaf extract (Apium graveolens L) for hair growth and found that a 2% extract concentration provided the most favorable physical and chemical properties compared to other formulations.
March 2025 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study found that a biocomposite microneedle system, which includes selenium nanozyme and hypoxic extracellular vesicles, enhanced hair density and follicle diameter in androgenetic alopecia mice by fighting inflammation, promoting blood vessel growth, reducing reactive oxygen species, and counteracting androgen effects.
July 2023 in “Journal of exploratory research in pharmacology” In this case report, a 47-year-old man with extensive psoriasis saw significant improvement in scaling and itching after using a new lotion containing clobetasol and other ingredients for one week, but further research is needed to confirm these findings.
14 citations
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March 2014 in “Experimental and Molecular Pathology” This study found that sulfur mustard affects hair follicles and sebaceous glands in the skin by causing cellular damage, inflammation, and disrupting wound healing processes in hairless mice.