3 citations
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January 2017 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study found that Galla chinensis solution significantly improved skin lesions and fungal eradication in dermatophytosis-infected dogs, showing over 85% efficacy in fungal removal after 14 days and outperforming the positive control treatment.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study suggests that Isaria cicadae Miquel rice fermentation extract may enhance regenerative wound healing of hair follicles in mouse skin through the Hippo pathway mechanism.
1 citations
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May 2018 in “Psychology, Health & Medicine” In this study, researchers found that the original four-factor model of causal illness attributions in the IPQ-R did not fit a Chinese sample, and instead identified a two-factor model focusing on psychological attributions and risk factors.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Newgen Research in Pharmacy & Healthcare” This review compares regulations for herbal hair products' labeling and claim validation across various regions, identifying existing discrepancies and discussing the need for global standardization to improve consumer protection and trade facilitation.
April 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study developed and tested a herbal hair growth tonic using medicinal plant extracts on animal models, reporting higher anagen/telogen ratio, follicular density, and hair length compared to controls, suggesting it as a potential natural alternative to synthetic products.
April 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study explores how Astragaloside A from traditional Chinese medicine may combat lung adenocarcinoma by regulating key signaling molecules like STAT3 and AKT, using techniques such as network pharmacology and molecular docking to understand its mechanisms in cellular models.
August 2024 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” In this analysis, Professor Ma Shuanquan attributes androgenetic alopecia to liver, spleen, and kidney dysfunctions and describes a treatment approach using Chinese medicines focused on these organs, suggesting individualization and noting significant therapeutic effects.
May 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This review highlights the potential of extracellular vesicles derived from medicinal plants as therapeutics for diseases such as cancer and inflammation, suggesting they may enhance the clinical use of herbal preparations, despite the challenges posed by extract complexity and individual variability.
April 2024 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” This study identified promising properties of a herbal shampoo formulation, suggesting its potential for human cosmetic use, but notes that further optimization is needed to fully explore its benefits.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This review investigates molecular mechanisms behind PCOS pathogenesis and discusses potential therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2022 in “Journal of complementary medicine & alternative healthcare” This case report describes significant improvement in adolescent alopecia with a 10-month regimen of traditional Chinese medicine, including oral and external treatments.
July 2013 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This abstract reports no new clinical results and discusses the importance of follicular unit storage for the success of hair transplantation surgery.
21 citations
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September 2008 in “Magnetic Resonance Imaging” This study utilized magnetic resonance imaging to noninvasively visualize and differentiate skin structures in rat skin, finding a significant correlation between MRI data and histological areas.
170 citations
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September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This review discusses the use of 36 medicinal plant species for cutaneous wound healing and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the potential for these traditional practices to inform modern therapies.
125 citations
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses sex-based differences in immune responses, focusing on genetic, hormonal, and microbiome factors influencing infections like COVID-19, and reports no clinical results.
114 citations
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March 2018 in “PLOS Medicine” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have higher rates of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, with androgen excess contributing to the risk.
112 citations
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November 2023 in “Nano-Micro Letters” This review discusses the developments over the past five years in nanozyme-based theranostics for tumor therapy, including their classification, design, and synergistic strategies. It also outlines the challenges and prospects of using nanozymes to enhance selectivity, biosafety, repeatability, and stability in therapeutic applications.
99 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” This review noted that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease impacting hair follicles and offered insights into its complex pathogenesis involving immune responses, while highlighting ongoing research into new treatments such as Janus kinase inhibitors and other immunomodulatory drugs.
99 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article reviews factors influencing hair aging and available treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
88 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses common cutaneous reactions to targeted cancer drugs such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors and reports no new clinical results.
76 citations
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April 2013 in “PLoS ONE” The researchers reported that reactive oxygen species regulate the stress-induced SP-Mast cell pathway, which might support using antioxidants to treat stress-related hair loss.
67 citations
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January 2020 in “Cellular & Molecular Immunology/Cellular & molecular immunology” This review discusses the dual role of tissue-resident memory T cells in providing immune protection against infections and cancer and contributing to autoimmune skin disease pathology, without presenting new experimental results.
60 citations
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September 2015 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” This study suggests that CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes play a crucial role in the development of alopecia areata, based on observations in rodent models that mimic human autoimmune disease.
54 citations
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October 2019 in “Cochrane library” This study found low- to very low-quality evidence suggesting that several pharmacological treatments, including alpha blockers and antibiotics, may reduce prostatitis symptoms without significantly increasing adverse events in the short term, although more rigorous trials are needed.
50 citations
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February 2018 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the anticancer properties of ginseng, including its potential to alleviate chemotherapy side effects, and calls for more research on its mechanisms of action in various cancers.
48 citations
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February 2025 in “Nano-Micro Letters” This review summarizes the application of microneedles in treating various skin diseases and highlights challenges like low drug loading, noting no new clinical results are reported.
47 citations
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study identified a novel G207E STING mutation associated with severe inflammatory symptoms and suggested that common polymorphisms in TMEM173 and IFIH1 may modify the phenotype in affected individuals.
47 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review examines the pathogenesis of premature hair graying and potential treatment avenues, but reports no new experimental outcomes, highlighting ongoing research challenges and hopes for drug development.
46 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review compiles current information about Eclipta prostrata, traditional uses, and its promising pharmacological properties, like hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory effects, but emphasizes that more research is needed to fully understand its mechanisms and ensure safety for clinical application.
42 citations
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This review discusses recent advancements in hair cosmetic agents, including topical growth stimulants and anti-aging compounds, emphasizing molecular technology's role in understanding hair growth and aging; it does not report new results.