69 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study found that nanocapsules formulated as a dispersion and applied with massage may enhance follicular uptake of clobetasol propionate while minimizing its skin penetration, offering a potential improvement over conventional treatments for scalp diseases.
January 2024 in “Figshare” This study concluded that an ointment containing pine turpentine oil, larch turpentine, and eucalyptus oil was an effective and safe treatment for folliculitis, showing improvement over placebo in lesion evolution, responder rate, and patient assessment.
34 citations
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July 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This review highlights the need for methodologies to understand and quantify drug penetration into hair follicles as significant drug pathways, noting this area lacks comprehensive articles and reports no new results.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 7.5% DEET lotion is more effective and safe at repelling mosquitoes than rosemary, citronella, and lemongrass lotions.
12 citations
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that finasteride- and dutasteride-loaded iron oxide nanoparticles improved drug penetration in the skin, suggesting they may be promising for topical alopecia therapies.
35 citations
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October 2005 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that polymers significantly improved the chemical and microbial stability of steroid hormones in liposome formulations over eight weeks, with finasteride showing the highest diffusion rate.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” May 1962 in “Zhurnal Fizicheskoi Khimii (U.S.S.R.) For English translation see Russ. J. Phys. Chem. (Engl. Transl.)” This review discusses the complex pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no clinical trial results, emphasizing the need for better understanding to improve treatment options.
28 citations
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October 2010 in “Targeted Oncology” This case report presents an instance of tufted hair folliculitis in a woman treated with trastuzumab, highlighting a previously unreported skin side effect of this selective HER2 inhibitor.
12 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reports that Asparagus racemosus and Withania somnifera extracts significantly reduced paclitaxel-induced myelosuppression and morbidity in mice, suggesting their potential as therapeutic adjuvants in cancer management.
21 citations
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January 2010 in “JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCE” This study found that abietic acid from pine resin more effectively inhibits testosterone 5α-reductase than several plant extracts, suggesting potential for treating androgen-dependent diseases.
January 2006 in “Journal of Liaoning University of Petroleum & Chemical Technology” 6 citations
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August 2022 in “Molecules” This study indicates potential differences in the hair spectra of individuals with mood disorders, suggesting a promising, yet preliminary, method for noninvasive prediagnosis.
This study found that more than half of patients with severe alopecia areata who reduced their baricitinib dose from 4mg to 2mg maintained a clinical response for up to 2 years.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, individuals with alopecia areata in the UK incurred significant costs for managing their condition, with those experiencing more severe symptoms and lower disposable income facing higher financial burdens.
2 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that paclitaxel poliglumex showed limited effectiveness and was relatively well tolerated in post-menopausal women with advanced NSCLC, suggesting further testing of this treatment may not be justified.
In this review of permanent hairstyles like perms, the authors discuss the chemical processes involved and highlight potential risks such as hair and scalp damage, emphasizing the need for careful client assessment and safe application techniques to mitigate these risks.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” This study reported that alopecia areata imposes a significant personal and national economic burden in Japan, with estimated total costs of 112.7 billion yen due largely to productivity loss.
13 citations
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November 2017 in “Neurotoxicity research/Neurotoxicity resarch” This study found that sodium metabisulfite activates sodium channels and increases cellular excitability and excitotoxicity in both cardiomyocyte and neuron models, which exacerbates seizures and neuronal damage in rats.
August 2023 in “Journal of controlled release” This research found that STAR particles, ceramic particles with microneedles, significantly enhance skin permeability and improve the topical delivery of drugs like minoxidil and acyclovir, effectively promoting or inhibiting hair growth without causing skin irritation in ex vivo pig skin and rat models.
4 citations
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July 2012 in “Linguistic Annotation Workshop” This study found that greater root surface area due to root hairs contributed to better growth and zinc uptake of wild-type barley compared to its root-hairless mutant in zinc-deficient soil.
8 citations
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January 1991 in “Soviet physics. Doklady” This article suggests that testosterone therapy might be considered if other treatments fail, but emphasizes discussing potential risks and benefits with patients before prescribing.
March 2021 in “World rabbit science” This study found that taurine dietary supplementation could reduce lipid metabolism, enhance antioxidant capacity, and improve hormone levels in Angora rabbits, with 0.2% taurine increasing wool production.
This study found that Compound Diandao Pulvis Drug Facial Mask improved some signs of acne in a rabbit ear model, but its effects were not significantly different from tretinoin cream.
68 citations
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May 2013 in “The American journal of medicine” This report documents two cases of severe systemic poisoning from heavy metals after short-term use of traditional Chinese medicines for treating damaged or infected tissue.
139 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this retrospective review, tofacitinib treatment was associated with clinically significant hair regrowth in most adolescent patients with alopecia areata, though limitations suggest further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
March 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” January 2007 in “UKnowledge (University of Kentucky)” This study found that steers grazing on toxic tall fescue with continuous hair growth and reduced sweating had impaired thermoregulation, leading to decreased grazing activity and poor performance.
February 2024 in “Planta” This study found that TRM21 acts as a positive regulator of flavonoid biosynthesis at the translational level in Arabidopsis, leading to changes in root hair growth and a decrease in flavonoid content when TRM21 is mutated.
12 citations
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February 2014 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” This article reviews various aspects of shampoos, including preparation methods and commercial value, but reports no new experimental results, instead focusing on patents and product evaluation criteria.