June 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Sampling methods greatly affect skin microbiome data in acne studies.
January 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review suggests that standardized herbal shampoos may offer a safe and sustainable alternative to synthetic products due to their natural saponins and multifunctional benefits, though challenges in consistency and shelf-life persist.
11 citations
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January 2025 in “Marine Drugs” This review highlights the need for standardized reporting on fucoidan extract properties to better understand the relationships between chemical structures and bioactivities, and to improve the quality and utility of fucoidan-related data.
January 2026 in “Open Science Framework” This study examines various methodological factors affecting hair cortisol concentration analysis, finding inconsistent results on the impact of factors like resuspension solution, hair weight, extraction duration, and hair-cutting method.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review reports that herbal cosmetics offer diverse biological benefits, including antioxidant, antibacterial, and moisturizing effects, enhanced by advanced formulation methods, while emphasizing the need for more clinical validation and standardized practices to ensure long-term safety and efficacy.
November 2023 in “Наука і техніка сьогодні” This research provides a comprehensive comparison of hair restoration methods used in Ukraine and the USA, examining the effectiveness of surgical and non-surgical treatments for alopecia, including FUE and FUT hair transplantation, PRP therapy, and low-level laser therapy.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses the establishment and global adoption of standardized terminology for follicular unit excision (FUE) by the ISHRS, which aids effective communication among hair restoration practitioners.
April 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” This study reviews the therapeutic applications and evidence around punch-based dermatologic techniques, highlighting their varying effectiveness and precision across different conditions, but emphasizes the need for further standardized research.
58 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review evaluates various kits for isolating platelet-rich plasma using established processing standards and finds they enable compliance with consensus quality criteria; ongoing research is needed to refine these procedures for improved consistency and safety.
April 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review highlights the varied therapeutic applications of punch-based techniques in dermatologic surgery, noting consistent evidence for follicular unit extraction in androgenetic alopecia, but more mixed results for scar treatment, vitiligo, and chronic wounds, warranting further standardized research.
1 citations
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September 2017 in “Revista de la Sociedad Química del Perú” This study found that a shampoo containing 2% alcohol extract of Urtica urens L. reduced hair loss by 56.8% in individuals with non-pathological hair loss after 21 days.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta” This study found petroleum ether to be more effective than methanol at extracting β-sitosterol from Eclipta alba, with higher concentrations detected using HPTLC and HPLC methods. The extracted materials contained metals within safety limits.
41 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses the challenges and potential solutions in studying Demodex mites and their possible pathogenic role in human skin disorders but reports no new findings.
1036 citations
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August 2019 in “Cells” This article provides an overview of mesenchymal stem cells, highlighting their extraction methods, differentiation potential, and applications in regenerative medicine, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2024 in “Metabolites” This review highlights the importance of standardizing pre-analytical procedures for collecting and extracting samples from uncommon biological specimens like breast milk and sweat in clinical metabolomics, to enhance diagnostic and biomarker discovery efforts while minimizing contamination and bias.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review reports that onion-derived products, like juice and oil, show potential benefits for hair regrowth in alopecia areata and scalp health due to their rich phytochemical content, but notes that further standardized formulations and rigorous clinical trials are needed to substantiate these effects.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review synthesizes current research on onion-derived preparations for scalp and hair health, highlighting their potential benefits in hair regrowth, microbial reduction, and follicular support, while noting gaps in standardized formulations and controlled clinical trials.
October 2025 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” This review reports that topical applications of onion-based preparations, like onion juice and oil, may support hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata and improve scalp health through antioxidant and antimicrobial effects, although standardized formulations and clinical trials are limited.
November 2025 in “Molecules” This review examines recent advancements in green and emerging microextraction techniques, such as SPME and DLLME, for more sustainable hormone detection in biological samples, emphasizing environmentally friendly solvents and bioanalytical applications.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review explored the biological properties of Punica granatum, noting its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities, and highlighted its potential as a therapeutic agent for various conditions; however, more extensive clinical trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses the roles of extracellular vesicles in skin health and disease and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight potential therapeutic uses and call for more research.
November 2025 in “Current Cosmetic Science” This study reviews the potential of rosemary for hair loss treatment, highlighting its beneficial bioactive compounds that may support healthier scalps and promote hair growth, though inconsistencies in formulations and lack of long-term safety data suggest more research is needed.
19 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences” This review explores the diverse roles of rosemary, covering its nutritional and medicinal uses, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications, and evaluates various extraction methods, with a focus on sustainable practices and commercial prospects.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair transplant methods are often selected for provider convenience over patient benefit, highlighting the need for less invasive techniques and careful physician involvement for better results.
21 citations
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November 2010 in “Talanta” This study reported the development of a novel and reliable liquid chromatographic method to measure testosterone and epitestosterone in human urine, offering sensitive detection for doping control.
41 citations
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June 2023 in “Antioxidants” This review highlights that pomegranate exhibits promising beneficial effects in preclinical and clinical studies for cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular diseases, though further research is needed on its bioavailability and metabolites for effective therapeutic use.
79 citations
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December 2017 in “Cosmetics” This review study focused on various in vitro methods to evaluate skin permeation and retention of sunscreens, highlighting the importance of assessing sunscreen penetration due to widespread nanomaterial usage and advancements in cosmetic formulation.
84 citations
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February 2013 in “Clinica chimica acta” This review presents evidence that correlations exist between hair mineral imbalances and various diseases, though inconsistencies in results highlight the need for standardized preparation methods.
67 citations
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February 2015 in “Life Sciences” This review discusses phytotherapy options for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia, noting some herbal agents show promise in trials for mild-moderate symptoms but more evidence is needed for others.
January 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” In this study, the authors describe a new technique using the Ventralex hernia patch for simultaneous umbilical hernia repair during abdominoplasty, observing its application in 11 female patients.