July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reviews current treatments for PCOS and evaluates Tirzepatide as a potential option for its management, suggesting possible benefits for those with obesity and metabolic syndrome but not for those of normal weight.
July 2025 in “Phytomedicine Plus” This study reported that Cyperus rotundus L., a plant used in traditional medicine, effectively reduces hair growth with minimal side effects, showing efficacy comparable to Alexandrite laser treatments in certain cases, particularly for white hair, positioning it as a potential natural alternative to chemical depilatories.
70 citations
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May 2023 in “Molecules” This source reviews recent research on Ginkgo biloba, highlighting its medicinal benefits due to compounds in the leaves and concerns over toxic alkylphenols in seeds. It also discusses patents for its food production uses and ongoing studies on toxicity and drug interactions.
65 citations
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July 2013 in “International Clinical Psychopharmacology” This review provides an overview of the prevalence and management of side effects of mood-stabilizing drugs in bipolar disorder patients and reports no new clinical results.
41 citations
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June 2010 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found that isotretinoin is a safe and well-tolerated acne treatment, with common adverse effects like cheilitis manageable through symptomatic medication and no significant changes in lipid or liver enzyme levels.
19 citations
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March 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This review examines recent literature on isotretinoin's teratogenic effects in both fertile females and males, analyzing its role in causing congenital malformations but provides no new clinical results.
16 citations
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This study reviewed and categorized dermatological drugs for pregnancy and lactation according to new FDA labeling guidelines, which replaced simplistic letter categories with detailed information, aiming to improve prescribing decisions by addressing both maternal and paternal reproductive potential.
12 citations
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May 2017 in “Medicine” This article provides an overview of acne vulgaris, discussing its causes, presentation, and psychosocial impact, but it reports no new research findings or clinical results.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the side effects and monitoring guidelines for commonly prescribed systemic acne treatments and reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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March 2009 in “Annals of Saudi Medicine” Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
4 citations
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March 2002 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” This review discusses various skin conditions affecting women throughout their lives and highlights the pharmacist's role in advising on management and treatment, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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December 2003 This article discusses Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto) for preventing and treating androgenic alopecia, highlighting its phytosterols' role and lack of side effects but reports no new clinical results.
73 citations
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October 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review examines the chemical composition and potential health risks of hair straighteners, but it reports no new findings and emphasizes the importance of understanding hair fibre structure for safe use.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This review reports that various bioactive compounds in Aloe vera demonstrate significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and immunomodulatory effects, supporting its validated use in treating metabolic disorders, gastrointestinal recovery, dermatological conditions, and wound healing due to its nutritional and therapeutic properties.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study developed innovative silica/natural polysaccharide hybrid nanoparticles encapsulating plant-derived 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, reporting effective controlled release at hair follicle pH and lower cytotoxicity, suggesting a promising delivery system for antiandrogenic treatments.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study conducted a large-scale comparison using FAERS data to assess the post-marketing safety profiles of spironolactone, eplerenone, and finerenone, finding unique adverse event patterns for each drug and highlighting the need for personalized safety monitoring and further investigation in other pharmacovigilance databases.
9 citations
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April 2011 in “PubMed” This review discusses spironolactone's dermatologic applications, particularly for conditions like hirsutism and female pattern hair loss, but reports no new results; it also highlights safety concerns in pregnancy and men.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This abstract reviews the management of polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the potential benefits of lifestyle changes over metformin in reducing type 2 diabetes risk, yet reports no new clinical outcomes.
July 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review explores the potential benefits of plant-based diets, herbal remedies, and phytochemicals for managing PCOS, suggesting they may help regulate menstrual cycles, improve metabolic parameters, and reduce androgen levels, offering a promising, holistic approach to treatment.
7 citations
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December 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the potential efficacy of topical antiandrogen therapies for treating androgenetic alopecia and acne vulgaris, finding promising results but highlighting the need for more comprehensive studies.
July 2024 in “ADMET & DMPK” This review discusses the potential for surface-modified nanostructured lipid carriers to enhance hair regrowth by improving drug absorption and stability, focusing on their use with agents like minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment.
143 citations
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April 2018 in “Electronic physician” This article discusses the potential benefits of safflower in traditional Persian medicine for various conditions and highlights the need for comprehensive phytochemical research, without reporting new clinical results.
24 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses various potential adverse effects of common oral vitamin and mineral supplements used in dermatology and highlights lesser-known issues like hematologic and neurologic effects from zinc.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This study discusses the potential health risks associated with long-term exposure to chemicals in cosmetics, like cancer and reproductive disorders, and examines Ayurvedic remedies that may mitigate these effects by countering a type of reduced potency poison known as Dushivisha.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” In this review, retinoids are highlighted as promising agents for promoting scarless skin regeneration by coordinating cellular and molecular processes that suppress fibrosis, enhance re-epithelialization, promote angiogenesis, and enable hair follicle formation, potentially advancing functional skin repair.
July 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” This study reviews the potential of stem cell-based therapies, including transplants and exosome treatments, to reactivate hair follicle stem cells and promote hair growth in individuals experiencing pattern hair loss.
October 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” This review discusses the potential use of prostate specific antigen as a diagnostic marker for hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results and calls for further research.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” This review discusses potential causes of alopecia and hair overgrowth in pediatric patients, detailing diagnostic techniques and treatments, but presents no new research findings.
65 citations
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January 2011 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review summarizes the role of neurosteroids in seizure disorders and highlights the potential of neurosteroid replacement therapy in epilepsy but presents no new clinical findings.
21 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses the physiology and potential hormonal mechanisms involved in female pattern hair loss, as well as the current hormonal and hormone-modifying treatments available, but reports no new research findings.