11 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that applying silymarin gel topically on rat wounds improved fibroblast proliferation, collagen formation, and wound closure more than a gel-base alone or no treatment.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Silymarin improves hair follicle health better than vitamin C by boosting cell growth and reducing oxidative stress.
3 citations
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March 2017 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that combining silymarin with metformin improved hormone levels and ovulation rate in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome more effectively than either treatment alone.
2 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that combining silymarin with hair transplantation might be a promising treatment for vitiligo, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
September 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The serum reduces acne and improves skin clarity.
October 2025 in “Benha Veterinary Medical Journal” In this study, the researchers reported that both dandelion and safflower extracts protected against liver and kidney damage caused by thioacetamide in rats, with safflower being more effective than both silymarin and dandelion.
191 citations
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February 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” This review discusses herbal therapies for dermatologic disorders, focusing on those with scientific evidence of efficacy and common interactions, but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study's literature synthesis suggests that silymarin, derived from milk thistle, may offer protective benefits for the skin, including defense against UV damage and support for wound healing, though further clinical studies are needed.
July 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this case report, combination therapy effectively resolved chronic malasseziosis within 28 days in a small-breed dog from a Southeast Asian tropical climate, with significant symptom improvement and reduced Malassezia density observed by week 4.
This study found that switching juvenile mice from a high-fat, high-carbohydrate diet to a control diet optimally reduced hormonal imbalances and weight, with nutraceuticals offering partial support.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study highlights the potential of cosmetic products combining fibroblast growth factors and antioxidants like thioproline, ergothioneine, silymarin, and rosmarinic acid, to mitigate skin aging by reducing oxidative stress and enhancing cellular protection in the skin.
In this study using a virtual screening approach, eriocitrin and silymarin were identified as potent flavonoid compounds that strongly and stably interacted with 5α-reductase type II, suggesting potential development as novel treatments for androgenic alopecia.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study suggests that Silybum marianum flower extract may promote hair growth and reduce hair loss by increasing proliferation and VEGF production in dermal papilla cells and suppressing cell senescence.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that silibinin enhances signaling pathways related to hair growth in three-dimensional cultured human dermal papilla cells, indicating its potential as a treatment for alopecia.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Pharmacognosy Research” This study found that a polyherbal sunscreen cream, F4, containing Camellia sinensis, Vitis vinifera, and Silybum marianum extracts demonstrated strong antioxidant and photoprotective properties, similar to synthetic sunscreens.
1 citations
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September 2023 This study reported that the combination of tridax procumbens and ginger juice improved antioxidant activity and protected against liver damage induced by paracetamol in rats, suggesting a potent hepatoprotective effect.
January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that Silibinin-loaded polymeric micelles significantly protected human hair from UV-B induced structural and chemical damage by preventing increases in roughness and reducing protein loss.
January 2019 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study suggests that silibinin may promote hair growth in 3D-cultured human dermal papilla spheroids by activating the Akt and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways.
The serum with these ingredients may help reduce hair loss and promote growth.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that combining Silybum marianum extract, Manganese PCA, and Lespedeza capitata extract may help improve hair growth and anchorage by targeting specific signaling pathways in human dermal papilla cells.
January 2024 in “Tropical journal of pharmaceutical research” This study found that extracts from Cirsium japonicum var. spinossimum seeds are rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, demonstrating significant anti-inflammatory and cell proliferation effects in specific cell models, suggesting potential as a source for anti-inflammatory and anticancer agents.
54 citations
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review reports that myricetin, a naturally occurring antioxidant in plants, may assist in cancer management by enhancing the effects of existing drugs and inhibiting inflammatory markers, based on in vivo and in vitro studies.
29 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that silibinin may promote hair growth by increasing proliferation and activating the AKT and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways in 3D cultured human dermal papilla spheroids.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia” In this study, the combination of Serenoa repens extract with Phenolmicin P3 and Bosexil suppositories significantly improved lower urinary tract symptoms and decreased PSA levels in patients with benign prostatic obstruction-related symptoms.
232 citations
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June 2012 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” This review summarizes the roles of Wnt signaling in wound healing but presents no new clinical findings, suggesting potential for Wnt-based therapies to enhance tissue regeneration.
208 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the classification and diagnosis of pregnancy-related skin conditions and reports no new clinical findings.
202 citations
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June 2005 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This review discusses the potential of lecithin organogels for improving topical drug delivery and presents no new experimental results; the authors highlight their stability and low skin irritancy as advantages.
182 citations
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November 2017 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” This review discusses various therapeutic strategies targeting platelet-derived growth factor signaling in diseases like cancer and atherosclerosis, and evaluates existing treatments without presenting new clinical data.
165 citations
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September 2003 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” This review discusses the pharmacology and toxicology of cyclooxygenase in skin, highlighting its role in inflammation, wound healing, and tumorigenesis, without presenting new clinical results.
138 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses how Western diet may contribute to acne vulgaris through insulin signaling and metabolomic changes, promoting a dietary approach for management, but reports no new experimental results.