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December 2010 in “PubMed” This study demonstrated that tocotrienol supplementation increased hair number in individuals with hair loss compared to a placebo, likely due to its antioxidant effects.
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October 2005 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that incorporating 0.5% TPGS into topical minoxidil solutions enhanced hair growth in mice, although increasing TPGS to 2% decreased effectiveness.
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January 2006 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” In this study, adding TPGS to a minoxidil formulation improved local retention and reduced systemic absorption in certain solvent mixes, particularly with a balance of alcohol and PEG 400.
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August 2016 in “Oxford Medical Case Reports” This case report describes the development of halo naevi, vitiligo, and diffuse alopecia areata in a 33-year-old woman undergoing tocilizumab therapy, suggesting a link between these conditions and cellular and humoral immune factors.
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December 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, a mixture of tocopherol acetate, L-menthol, and stevioside was more effective in promoting hair growth in mice compared to tocopherol acetate or L-menthol alone.
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January 2021 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” This study found that grape pomace from Georgian winemaking contains significant tocopherols and antioxidant activity, suggesting it could be a valuable resource for the pharmaceutical and food industries.
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August 2013 in “Joint Bone Spine” Tocilizumab treatment was associated with significant hair regrowth in one patient and temporary hair loss followed by regrowth in another.
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January 1994 in “Yakugaku zasshi” In this study, EPC-K, a compound with antioxidant and moisturizing effects, was found to decompose significantly under certain conditions, impacting its stability in quasi drug hair-growing products.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes a 21-year-old woman with progressive alopecia areata who experienced hair regrowth while treated with tocilizumab for posterior uveitis, suggesting the potential for this drug to affect hair loss and regrowth by disrupting interleukin-6 signaling.
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Understanding drug effects and careful monitoring are crucial for safe and effective dermatology treatments.
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September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice” The document lists dermatology topics across life stages and notes hair loss can affect self-esteem and early skin cancer treatment is crucial.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that ethosome-loaded minoxidil and tocopherol acetate improved hair regeneration and regulated the microenvironment around hair follicles better than commercial minoxidil in androgenic alopecia model mice, showing promise as a treatment strategy.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In an in-vitro study, researchers found that a specific concentration of Aloe Vera combined with injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) significantly increased hair follicle stem cell proliferation compared to Aloe Vera or i-PRF alone, indicating potential benefits for alopecia treatment.
November 2022 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a hair conditioner containing Serenoa serrulata extract and tocoferol applied 3-4 times per week for 90 days against androgenic alopecia.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks” Tocilizumab might be an effective treatment for COVID-19.
September 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Two women had skin reactions from a hair loss treatment and got better after stopping use.
January 2005 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” In this study, a 0.5% addition of TPGS to topical minoxidil solutions increased hair growth in mice, but higher concentrations reduced this benefit.
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November 2022 in “Materials & Design” This study found that using a combination of Alginate-TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofiber-α-tocopherol membranes and Pluronic-α-tocopherol hydrogels facilitated better wound healing in diabetic rats through enhanced angiogenesis and no observable toxicity compared to using each treatment individually.
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January 1968 in “THE JOURNAL OF VITAMINOLOGY” This study found that α-tocopheryl acetate is well absorbed through healthy skin, with absorption occurring through specific pathways and showing high affinity for small blood vessels.
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October 1986 in “PubMed” This study found that alpha-tocopherol acetate did not demonstrate any protective effect against hair loss induced by doxorubicin in patients with solid tumors.
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February 1992 in “Journal of chromatography A/Journal of chromatography” This study developed a rapid, precise, and specific chromatographic method to measure alpha-tocopheryl nicotinate in cosmetics, using alpha-tocopheryl acetate as an internal standard.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a sunscreen with oxothiazolidine and δ-tocopheryl glucoside provided complementary oxidative protection, with immediate but brief effects from oxothiazolidine and prolonged effects from the slower-absorbing δ-tocopheryl glucoside.
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December 2022 in “Journal of applied biological chemistry” This study found that TRP-hair essence significantly protected and improved the quality of human hair, particularly against heat stress, by enhancing cuticle health and maintaining hair color.
August 2025 in “İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi” In this study, the researchers developed a chromatographic method to determine α-tocopherol and α-tocopheryl acetate in pharmaceutical capsules with high accuracy and repeatability, establishing it as a reliable alternative for analyzing these compounds.
April 2025 in “Tạp chí Y Dược học Cần Thơ” This review indicates that hair loss negatively impacts psychological well-being and quality of life, highlighting the importance of comprehensive management, including psychological assessment and sleep improvement, to enhance patients’ quality of life.
May 2004 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease” This study found that dietary vitamin E influenced gene expression in rat livers, altering genes related to metabolism, coagulation, and steroid processing, and confirmed its effects on related biological endpoints.
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March 2021 in “Molecules” This study found that a new quercetin-loaded self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system improved quercetin bioavailability by 149.8% compared to its suspension in rats.
September 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document covers various dermatological conditions and their studies.
July 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article provides issue information and does not include an abstract or any new research findings.
March 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The April 2016 JEADV issue covered various dermatology topics, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, mTOR inhibitors, autoimmune diseases, photodynamic therapy, viral DNA in skin diseases, chronic hand eczema, and female hair loss.