August 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study suggests that a Lentinula edodes extract can improve skin barrier function, hydration, and sebum regulation, possibly by modulating vitamin D pathways, in individuals with oily and acne-prone skin.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “Cutis” Eating shiitake mushrooms caused a man to develop a rash similar to a skin condition known as AGEP.
6 citations
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June 2011 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” The researchers reported that shiitake mushroom, buckwheat, soybean, cypress, and seaweed fulvescens showed potential as safe and effective natural ingredients for scalp care and scaling due to their antioxidative and antimicrobial properties.
December 2022 in “Korean journal of medicinal crop science/Han-gug yagyong jagmul hag-hoeji” This study found that polysaccharide extracts from ginseng, green tea, shiitake, and aloe vera effectively protected human follicle dermal papilla and keratinocyte cells by promoting cell proliferation or inhibiting apoptosis, suggesting potential for these extracts as ingredients in cosmetics or pharmaceuticals to prevent hair loss.
This study suggests that shiitake mushroom, buckwheat, soybean, cypress, and seaweed fulvescens may be potential candidates for use in scalp care cosmetics due to their antioxidative and antimicrobial properties, safety, and favorable user feedback.
581 citations
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February 1998 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This review discusses the potential adverse effects of herbal remedies, such as allergic reactions and drug interactions, and reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest the risks might be underestimated.
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the use of mushrooms and their bioactive compounds in cosmeceuticals and nutricosmetics and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting potential areas for future research and development.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study found that Carthamus tinctorius exhibited the strongest 5α-reductase inhibitory and hair growth promoting activities among evaluated Thai herbs, suggesting potential for developing alternative hair loss treatments.
13 citations
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March 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study reports that the tetrapeptide AcSDKP significantly promotes skin and hair health in vitro and ex vivo, suggesting it could be used cosmetically to counteract skin aging and hair loss.
12 citations
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June 2019 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This article reviews the dermatological side effects of chemotherapy, their impact on treatment and patient quality of life, and emphasizes collaboration between oncologists and dermatologists for effective management.
8 citations
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September 2004 in “Contact dermatitis” Avoiding dyed wigs and clothing improved severe allergic reactions in a woman treated with diphencyprone.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Cellular and molecular biology” In this study, Agaricus bisporus derived β-Glucan particles demonstrated antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer effects against cervical cancer HeLa cells, suggesting potential as a therapeutic option.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences” This review explores the diverse health benefits and pharmacological properties of mushrooms, highlighting their potential use in cosmetics for antioxidant, anti-aging, and anti-hair loss effects due to their bioactive compounds.
This article reviews knowledge-sharing efforts in pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Sorocaba, highlighting global collaboration on rational medicine use, without reporting new study results.
This article discusses the Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Sorocaba and emphasizes collaborating internationally to improve health policies and practices but reports no new research findings.
February 2020 in “The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan” The Echigo Shirayki Mushroom may help with hair growth.
August 2023 in “Natural Resources for Human Health” This paper offers a detailed overview of B vitamins, detailing their importance for energy, cognition, and metabolism, conditions leading to their deficiencies, symptoms of deficiencies, and the foods rich in these essential nutrients.
January 2021 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” 5 citations
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January 2006 in “food preservation science” The study concludes that shoots and leaves of Japanese persimmon 'Saijo' contain high levels of total ascorbic acid and polyphenols, making them suitable for health foods, with foliating leaves offering the highest polyphenol content.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review discusses the health benefits and therapeutic potential of Ganoderma lucidum, but it reports no new clinical results and emphasizes the need for further research and compound discovery.
4 citations
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January 2008 in “Food Science and Technology Research” This study found that mature leaves of Japanese 'Saijo' persimmon have the highest ascorbic acid levels, whereas polyphenol levels were high in both mature leaves and adventitious shoots but low in young shoots.
March 2024 in “Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences” This study reported that the Pamona indigenous community near Lake Poso, Indonesia, relies on 21 macrofungi species for diverse uses, including food and medicine, helping to address malnutrition and disease prevention.
1 citations
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September 2014 in “Neuro-Oncology” This study found that the prophylactic use of shiunko ointment may help prevent or reduce the severity of radiation-induced scalp dermatitis in patients undergoing radiotherapy for brain tumors.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Natural Products” This study found that combining shikimic acid with Prunus mume fruit extract significantly reduces type I 5α-reductase levels in testosterone-stressed skin sebocytes, surpassing the effects of shikimic acid or standard acne treatments alone, and shows promise for stable, non-irritating acne remedies in cosmetic formulations.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reishi mushroom extract may help treat hair loss.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ursolic and shikimic acid together boost hair growth better than alone.
June 2024 in “Okayama University Scientific Achievement Repository (Okayama University)” In this study, methanol extracts from Thai-colored rice fermented with Aspergillus molds exhibited an increase in polyphenolic content and antioxidant activity, outperforming Thai white and Japanese white rice, notably transforming key polyphenols like quercetin and ferulic acid.
23 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that deoxyshikonin promoted wound healing in diabetic mice, suggesting it may contribute to wound repair in patients with diabetes.
January 2011 in “Web journal anti-aging medicine/Anti-aging medicine” In this study, kamishoyosangoshimotsuto extract improved skin moisture, texture, and brightness, as well as hair thickness and strength in women with skin and scalp hair problems over 24 weeks.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” This study found that certain compounds from Chaga mushrooms stimulated the proliferation of human hair follicle cells more effectively than minoxidil, suggesting potential for hair-growth treatments.