1 citations
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February 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study developed and validated a simple, accurate, and sensitive HPTLC method for estimating minoxidil and aminexil in topical solutions, demonstrating effective separation and linear measurement of these compounds with %RSD under 2% and high regression coefficients.
September 2023 in “Biomedicines” In this study, researchers found that subjects with clinical alopecia had significantly higher levels of squalene in their hair bulbs compared to controls, suggesting squalene as a potential metabolic and pathogenic marker for certain alopecia conditions.
May 2025 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” This study reported that a novel SMEDDS formulation of PPO demonstrated better permeation and improved hair growth compared to a marketed formulation in tests for managing androgenetic alopecia, with further exploration suggested.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Metabolites” This study found differences in urinary androgen and estrogen concentrations between male pattern baldness patients treated with finasteride and healthy controls, suggesting potential biomarkers for post-finasteride syndrome.
26 citations
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May 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” PEVs effectively deliver minoxidil through skin.
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This study found that a polyherbal formulation of Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds and Butea monosperma flowers significantly promoted hair growth and reduced dihydrotestosterone levels in a chemotherapy-induced alopecia model.
1 citations
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December 2011 in “Ophthalmology” This article comments on Nemet et al.'s study of blepharitis, emphasizing that Demodex folliculorum is a significant factor in its associated morbidity and can be effectively managed with tea tree oil shampoo.
3 citations
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September 2011 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” This study found that Dansam-Samultang promoted hair growth and increased follicle number and depth in C57BL/6 mice, with effects similar to those of minoxidil.
164 citations
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February 2019 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study produced a guide for managing adult female acne, addressing its complex nature compared to teenage acne, and providing detailed recommendations on diagnosis and treatment. The authors noted that further research is needed to better understand the condition.
58 citations
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February 2021 in “Toxins” This review concluded that botulinum toxins have various potential off-label uses for dermatological conditions, but further research is needed to fully establish their efficacy and safety in these applications.
October 2025 in “Revista fisio&terapia.” This literature review identified expected postoperative events and complications from hair transplantation using the Follicular Unit Extraction technique, which includes pain, infection, and others. Effective patient education, proper postoperative care, and follow-up are essential for successful outcomes.
16 citations
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August 1992 in “PubMed” In this study, examination of skin biopsies from individuals using anabolic-androgenic steroids revealed significant enlargement of sebaceous glands and associated increases in skin lipids and Propionibacteria acnes.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a rosemary oil-based herbal hair serum with satisfactory physicochemical and microbiological characteristics, suggesting potential as a plant-based hair care option, but its long-term stability and efficacy need further investigation.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study suggests the mechanical effect of injecting a solution is more important than the solution's nature in treating atrophic acne scars, with UBM sonography proposed for objective assessment.
7 citations
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October 2013 in “Methods in molecular biology” This article describes standard methods for studying DNA methylation dynamics in mouse skin and hair follicle stem cells but presents no new research findings.
This study explored Black Sea shark liver oil-based emulgels, finding that the addition of borage oil (Gel 2) enhanced the anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties compared to shark liver oil alone (Gel 1) and a reference diclofenac gel, suggesting promising eco-friendly applications in dermatocosmetics.
10 citations
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May 2010 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” This study reported the development of two highly sensitive ELISA assays to detect banned substances finasteride and dutasteride in human urine, offering better sensitivity than existing HPLC/MS/MS methods.
30 citations
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April 2011 in “Rapid communications in mass spectrometry/RCM. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry” This study found that using hair steroid profiling, dutasteride treatment led to reduced dihydrotestosterone levels and DHT/testosterone ratio in patients with male-pattern baldness.
44 citations
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March 2012 in “Fitoterapia” In this study, germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa showed anti-androgenic effects by inhibiting 5α-reductase, suggesting its potential as a lead compound for treating androgen-dependent disorders.
February 2024 in “JAAD International” Measuring the variety in hair thickness can help diagnose male pattern baldness in Korean men.
7 citations
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February 1962 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This study observed that male and female epidermis differ significantly in total lipid and phospholipid levels during different stages of the hair growth cycle.
43 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of Chromatography B” This study developed a sensitive method to precisely determine hair lipid composition, demonstrating specific lipid changes from the root to the tip in untreated hair fibers from two women.
July 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review describes ethosomes as promising nanocarriers for delivering active cosmetic ingredients to the skin, potentially transforming treatments for hair loss, acne, and skin pigmentation.
January 2009 in “Journal of Jilin Medical College” This study found that SDG did not significantly affect prostate weight in rats with BPH, but it may reduce serum PAP activity and alter prostate tissue changes induced by Testosterone Propionate.
January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” This study evaluated formulations of a cream containing turmeric and ginger extracts for inhibiting underarm hair growth, finding that the formulation with 15% stearic acid and 3% triethanolamine had the most optimal physical characteristics and potential for cosmetic development.
57 citations
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August 1995 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, acne severity in females was strongly associated with inflammatory lesion count and moderately associated with androgens, especially DELTA 4 and DHEAS promoting acne and SHBG reducing it.
32 citations
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May 1987 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that salivary testosterone concentrations correlated better with hirsutism in women compared to serum testosterone measures, suggesting it may be an effective method for assessing bioavailable testosterone.
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.
107 citations
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August 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” This review discusses the role of signaling networks in sebaceous gland development and disorders, highlighting recent insights from mouse models and cell line studies, but reports no new experimental results.