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.
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.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a proprietary saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) extract significantly increased hair growth and reduced hair shedding in men and women with self-perceived thinning hair over a 90-day period, compared to placebo, without reported adverse events.
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July 2021 in “Uro” This review discusses the efficacy of the lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens for treating lower urinary tract symptoms and reports no new clinical results; the authors propose further examination of the existing literature and guidelines.
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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.
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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.
May 2025 in “Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences” In this study, S. chamaejasme extract applied topically to mice enhanced hair growth dose-dependently by increasing hair follicle size and dermal thickness, while upregulating mRNA expression related to hair growth, suggesting its potential as a hair growth treatment.
23 citations
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October 2021 in “AAPS PharmSciTech”
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September 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” This guide reviews the biology of sebaceous glands and their evaluation methods, emphasizing their roles beyond lipid production in skin health and disease, and reports no new research results.
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October 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that sebocytes in human skin express and secrete certain adipokines, suggesting they might play active roles in skin inflammation rather than just being targets.
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November 1980 in “PubMed” This study describes a newly identified mite species, Demodex zalophi, found on captive sea lions and highlights its unique traits, including being the first of its kind described in marine mammals.
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December 2014 in “Annals of Laboratory Medicine” In this study, a somatic KRAS mutation was identified in a Korean infant with nevus sebaceus and associated extracutaneous manifestations, suggesting a diagnosis of nevus sebaceus syndrome.
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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.
This review concludes that the global literature supports the efficacy and safety of lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens in treating lower urinary tract symptoms, comparable to alpha-blockers and 5α-reductase inhibitors.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology” This case report establishes the diagnosis of seborrheic keratosis in an elderly Indian woman based on histopathological examination, highlighting its potential to mimic malignant tumors and emphasizing the importance of differential diagnosis.
2 citations
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January 2012 This study found that SESA oil significantly improved hair and scalp ailments more than coconut oil, with no adverse reactions reported during the study period.
January 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article highlights Dr. David Seager's legacy and contributions to hair restoration surgery but does not provide new research findings.
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July 2018 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that imaging characteristics of sebaceous nevus vary significantly by age group, revealing dynamic developmental changes that can be effectively identified through dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy, offering noninvasive diagnostic potential.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Using Selenium Disulfide shampoo weekly helps prevent scalp dermatitis flare-ups.
This study found that four bacterial isolates from a microbiology laboratory collection demonstrated resistance to selenate, with molecular analysis showing they closely resemble different strains of Bacillus megaterium.
2 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that the newly characterized sebocytic progenitor cells HSGC1 and HSGC2 from different skin sites may have proliferative and differentiating potential in response to DHT.
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April 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that a novel saw palmetto supercritical CO2 extract effectively inhibits 5α-reductase type II in vitro, suggesting its potential for promoting prostate health in benign prostatic hyperplasia.
June 2025 in “Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia” In this study, a 14-year-old boy with nevus sebaceous on his scalp underwent a three-stage serial excision, resulting in complete lesion removal with minimal scarring and no recurrence after six months.
May 2021 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This article highlights the various dermoscopic signs described in dermatology but reports no new clinical results.
November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This study revealed low knowledge about corneal donation in the Aseer region, Saudi Arabia, with a significant association between willingness to donate and having a good level of knowledge.
January 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” This commentary elaborates on Edwin Epstein's journey into hair restoration surgery without presenting new research findings.
This abstract recounts the unusual encounter between an English engineer and Maung Po Set, a Burmese man with a rare pattern of hair growth, on a steamer in 1886, illustrating a cultural exchange made possible by Maung Po Set's rapid acquisition of English.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, OEA was found to significantly enhance sebaceous lipogenesis and potentially reduce inflammation in human sebocytes, suggesting it as a promising candidate for treating skin dryness.