77 citations
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June 2017 in “Advances in Therapy” This review discusses recent advances and ongoing clinical trials in novel therapeutics for alopecia areata, despite the lack of current FDA-approved treatments for severe cases, and reports no new results.
30 citations
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May 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This review discusses immune pathways involved in alopecia areata and explores emerging, more targeted therapeutic strategies, noting their potential for better safety and effectiveness compared to traditional immune suppressants.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Nature Reviews Cardiology” Skin conditions can signal heart issues, highlighting the need for integrated care.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses medications used in dermatology, detailing their side effects and interactions, and reports no new clinical results.
233 citations
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February 2018 in “Polymers” This review examines the roles and benefits of chitosan in cosmetics and oral hygiene, highlighting its potential in the cosmeceutical market, but it reports no new results.
193 citations
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” This review examines hair cosmetics, including shampoos and conditioners, for their formulations and effects, but reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of dermatologist knowledge in treating diverse hair conditions.
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.
136 citations
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May 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” This systematic review suggests that turmeric and curcumin products, both oral and topical, may offer therapeutic benefits for various skin conditions, though further research is necessary to evaluate efficacy more thoroughly.
125 citations
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May 2019 in “Phytomedicine” This review discusses the historical development, mechanisms of action, and potential new clinical applications of the drug cepharanthine, highlighting its multi-faceted pharmacological properties; it reports no new clinical results.
116 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses various treatment options for adult female acne, highlighting the need for tailored approaches due to individual patient needs and reports no clinical outcomes.
109 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of controlled release” This study found that econazole nitrate delivered via MPEG-dihexPLA micelles significantly increased skin deposition compared to Pevaryl® cream, potentially enhancing drug bioavailability and clinical efficacy.
81 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” This study found that FLCN deficiency in mice muscles led to increased mitochondrial biogenesis and a metabolic shift towards oxidative phosphorylation, with a similar advantage observed in FLCN-null kidney cancer cells.
72 citations
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December 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This review discusses niosomes' increasing popularity in dermatology for topical drug delivery due to their ability to enhance drug penetration, provide sustained release, and carry various drugs, while reporting no new clinical findings.
47 citations
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April 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that dutasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers coated with a stearic acid-chitosan oligomer are stable, less cytotoxic, and suitable for topical delivery to promote hair growth.
47 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This article reviews various strategies, primarily developed by the Turin University Pharmaceutical Technology group, for increasing entrapment efficiency of hydrophilic molecules in nanoparticulate systems and reports no clinical results.
47 citations
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September 2013 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This study found that liquid crystalline nanoparticles formulated with Cremophor surfactants significantly enhanced skin permeation of finasteride compared to lower surfactant concentrations.
47 citations
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December 2006 in “Therapy” This study found that a dietary supplement containing L-cystine, medicinal yeast, and pantothenic acid significantly improved hair growth in women with telogen effluvium over six months compared to placebo.
46 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Caffeine and siloxanetriol alginate caffeine in emulsion form can reduce fatty cell size and number, potentially treating cellulite effectively.
45 citations
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June 2008 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” This study developed a new HPLC method for detecting prohibited substances like minoxidil and hydrocortisone in cosmetic products, achieving high sensitivity and successful application to real-world samples.
44 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” This article discusses the complexity of selecting hair cleansing products and conditioners and reports no new scientific findings or results.
43 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews innovations in hair cosmetics, focusing on esthetic procedures and products in the Indian market, and reports no new experimental findings.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review examines complementary and alternative medicine for alopecia and finds limited support from robust clinical trials, highlighting the need for standardized studies to evaluate efficacy and safety.
40 citations
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, hair damaged by permanent dye showed signs of recovery over time, with near complete restoration to its original state after eight weeks.
39 citations
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April 2011 in “Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation” This review discusses various applications of nanoemulsions in drug delivery and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the patents that cover these applications.
34 citations
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October 2014 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that adapalene-loaded solid lipid microparticles may enhance targeted drug delivery into sebum due to their similarity to sebum components, although both this formulation and a standard cream showed equivalent follicular penetration.
34 citations
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September 1992 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article provides dermatology residents with essential information on cosmetic use to help manage skin conditions and reactions, without reporting new clinical results.
32 citations
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November 2004 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study quantifies the follicular uptake of tea tree oil in bovine udder skin, with microemulsion showing the highest concentration among different formulations tested.
31 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” This article discusses the use of cosmetic hair care products to improve patient satisfaction in hair loss treatment and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize complementing medical interventions with such products.
30 citations
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December 2014 in “Toxicological Research” This study found that 3% peppermint oil significantly enhanced hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, showing increased dermal thickness, follicle number, and follicle depth compared to other treatments.
25 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a marine complex supplement significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair growth in men with thinning hair over 180 days.