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January 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This paper reviews the properties, characteristics, and applications of deep eutectic solvents as environmentally friendly alternatives for extracting bioactive compounds from natural sources in the pharmaceutical industry.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study developed a two-step diagnostic model using transcriptome biomarkers from hair follicles to improve the accuracy of methamphetamine use disorder diagnosis, achieving high prediction accuracy in distinguishing non-recovered and almost-recovered patients from healthy controls.
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December 2019 in “Archives of Craniofacial Surgery” This report describes successful scalp resurfacing using serial tissue expansion with a tissue expander in two patients with large lesions, suggesting this method can effectively treat extensive hairless scalp areas.
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May 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review evaluates the traditional uses, phytochemical profiles, and pharmacological potential of Mediterranean Erica species and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further studies.
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March 2024 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” In this study, the researchers observed that dermatology drugs in Denmark are mostly used as expected with few unexpected patterns, though further monitoring is needed to identify any inappropriate use.
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July 2023 in “F&S Reviews” This review highlights that various commonly prescribed medications for chronic conditions may impact male fertility by affecting hormone secretion, sperm production, ejaculation, erectile function, and libido, although conclusive evidence is limited to specific drug groups.
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July 2022 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” This commentary discusses how recent shifts in prostate cancer screening and management may render 5-alpha reductase inhibitors irrelevant for chemoprevention, despite evidence of their long-term safety and effectiveness in preventing low-grade prostate cancer.
September 2025 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” This case report suggests that even short-term use of topical minoxidil, as brief as one week, can induce central serous chorioretinopathy, which may resolve with medication discontinuation and observation.
September 2025 in “Toxins” Botulinum toxins show promise in treating various conditions, but more research is needed for hair and scalp disorders.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review reports on the potential for deucravacitinib, an oral TYK2 inhibitor approved for psoriasis, to treat various immune-mediated diseases, with emerging research suggesting possible uses in neurodegenerative diseases and certain cancers.
September 2025 in “Healthcare” This review discusses the off-label use of SSRIs to manage inappropriate sexual behavior in elderly dementia patients and highlights the unclear risk of post-SSRI sexual dysfunction, noting a need for high-quality clinical trials.
September 2025 in “Animals” This study identified novel genetic variations in the KRTAP22-2 gene among eight sheep breeds but found no association between these genotypes and wool fibre traits, indicating possible species-specific differences compared to goats.
November 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses various herbal alternatives, including rosemary oil and others, for managing androgenetic alopecia but reports that more research is needed to confirm the efficacy of these natural remedies.
March 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” This review discusses the potential of exosomes as cell-free treatments for skin aging and various dermatological diseases, highlighting their role in preventing scarring and promoting wound healing, while acknowledging the need for further research and quality control methodologies.
January 2024 in “Biotechnology advances” This review highlights the importance of selecting high-quality bioassays in discovering bioactive compounds from marine sources, emphasizing their role in evaluating safety and efficacy during pharmaceutical, food supplement, and cosmetic development.
November 2023 in “Materials Today Bio” This article discusses photobiomodulation as a potential adjunct to hair follicle organoid culture for androgenic alopecia, reporting no new results and suggesting further study is needed.
October 2023 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety” This study found that in Denmark, dermatology drugs are mostly used as expected, but identified a few unexpected patterns that warrant targeted follow-up to determine if there is inappropriate use.
June 2022 in “Genetic engineering & biotechnology news” This article presents Stemson Therapeutics' development of a stem cell-based approach to generate new hair follicles for treating hair loss, which remains in preclinical stages without tested human results.
September 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the role of transplantation in hair restoration but reports no new clinical findings.
This review suggests that stem cells might be a promising addition or alternative to standard treatments for androgenic alopecia, but larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
April 2023 in “Dentistry” This chapter reviews the potential of stem cells from discarded deciduous teeth in regenerative medicine and dentistry, with no new clinical results presented.
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May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This document discusses the British Association of Dermatologists' current perspective on isotretinoin, focusing on its known side effects, prescribing requirements, teratogenic risks, and the contentious link to mood changes, reporting no new research findings.
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October 2022 in “Cells” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles and modern technologies like 3D bioprinting but reports no new clinical results.
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April 2022 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the potential of Lansium domesticum as a herbal medicine, summarizing its traditional uses, nutritional value, bioactivities, and related nanoparticles and pharmaceutical formulations, but reports no new experimental results.
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November 2020 in “Polymers” This study found that crosslinking buffalo gelatin with different methods can modify its properties and potential as a skin substitute, though double-crosslinking may increase immunogenicity slightly.
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May 2016 in “Breast cancer research and treatment” This study reported cold thermal injuries on the scalp in four patients using cold caps to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia, suggesting improper application can lead to adverse events.
20 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Womens Health” This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for prescribing testosterone therapy to women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, noting a moderate therapeutic benefit but highlighting limited data and regulatory challenges.
15 citations
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November 2024 in “Materials” This review discusses the medical and dental applications of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), highlighting their potential for improving drug delivery and providing biocompatible solutions for medical devices, but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2021 in “Stem Cell Investigation” This study concluded that topical aloe vera promoted faster and better healing of deep second-degree burns in rats compared to mesenchymal stem cells.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Wound Management Official journal of the European Wound Management Association” Cold Plasma shows promise for healing wounds by killing bacteria and helping tissue grow.