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August 2014 in “Steroids” Fermentation of Finasteride with Ocimum sanctum L. creates new metabolite that inhibits tyrosinase.
March 2013 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This study revealed that different coat patterns in cats and cheetahs are related to variations in the aminopeptidase Q gene and endothelin-3 expression, which affects pigment production.
26 citations
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” This review discusses recent molecular biology advances in the human phenol sulfotransferase gene family and reports no new results; the authors highlight its relevance for studies of endogenous and xenobiotic metabolism.
January 2019 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” This study observed that topiramate treatment in female zebrafish may impair genetic transmission to offspring, reducing expression of certain skeletal development-related genes in embryos.
15 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Translational Autoimmunity” This review examines recent research on melatonin's biochemical activities, particularly in skin health, but reports no new clinical results and emphasizes its potential for future medical applications.
May 2022 in “Reactions Weekly” 28 citations
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that enhanced neurosteroid synthesis likely mediated by the translocator protein contributed to the anticonvulsant action of midazolam in mice.
4 citations
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that C. japonicum flower extract significantly increased melanin content and cellular activity in human melanocytes and may improve follicular depigmentation and vitiligo through cAMP signaling.
2 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals” This article discusses the preparation of tritium-labeled testosterone metabolites and reports no new experimental findings.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This study reports that the metanephrine content was significantly higher in patients with alopecia areata compared to those without the condition.
September 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study highlights the significant pharmacological potential of Tridax procumbens, a plant with various therapeutic properties such as liver protection, immune modulation, and wound healing, though it notes that more research is needed to identify its active compounds and mechanisms for drug discovery.
September 2015 in “Journal watch” Triamcinolone acetonide injections help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
46 citations
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April 1987 in “Brain Research” This study suggests that hair-follicle afferent axons can be presynaptically inhibited by boutons containing the enzyme glutamic acid decarboxylase, which is linked to the synthesis of γ-aminobutyric acid.
November 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology” 1 citations
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January 2024 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that combining excimer light at 308 nm with tacrolimus 0.1% was more effective in treating alopecia areata of the scalp compared to excimer light alone, as indicated by a greater reduction in the SALT score and better improvement in Treg function.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that a newly synthesized peptide from fermented Trapa japonica extract significantly promoted wound recovery and showed antiaging effects in skin cells and a clinical study, suggesting potential as a cosmetic product.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses trichotillomania and trichoteiromania, focusing on their clinical presentation, main trichoscopic features, and similarities in hair loss patterns but reports no new research findings.
January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” This study suggests that targeting the endocannabinoid system through pharmacological interventions may help reduce compulsive hair-pulling in individuals with trichotillomania.
19 citations
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October 2013 in “Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain” This review discusses conventional and alternative treatments for trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, including cluster headache, paroxysmal hemicrania, and SUNCT, and recommends specific medications without reporting new clinical findings.
This case report details a 28-year-old male who developed trichotillomania following a traumatic brain injury, highlighting diagnostic challenges in distinguishing overlapping psychiatric and compulsive behaviors, and underscores the importance of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment approach.
December 2019 in “International journal of engineering applied science and technology” This review discusses the traditional uses of Tridax procumbens for wound healing, antifungal, and antibacterial purposes, but reports no clinical findings.
4 citations
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April 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This observational study reports that a TRASER device using specific wavelengths for vascular and follicular targets showed both clinical responses and histological changes, suggesting its potential as an effective vascular and hair removal tool.
April 2020 in “Online journal of complementary & alternative medicine” This article discusses the FDA approval of bremelanotide for premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder and reports no clinical results.
6 citations
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April 1996 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” This study suggests that TGF-alpha may function in an autocrine or juxtacrine manner rather than promoting cell proliferation during hair growth cycles in ferrets and sheep.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “Pharmacological Reports” This study found that ATP-sensitive potassium channels may play a role in chloroquine-induced itching in mice, as channel openers reduced scratching behavior while a blocker reversed these effects.
185 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses melatonin's potential in dermatology, highlighting its antioxidative, immunomodulatory, and DNA repair properties, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2025 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” In this study, oral melatonin given to male Pomeranian dogs with Alopecia X improved semen quality and testicular blood flow in a dose-dependent manner, but altered hormonal balance, indicating complex effects that require further investigation for long-term implications.
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January 1971 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Mice hair follicles take in the amino acid cystine.
7 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research” This study reported that compound 16 (olean-12-en-3beta-ol, cinnamate) from Merremia peltata showed potential as an androgen receptor antagonist, suggesting it may benefit alopecia treatment based on molecular docking and ADME-Tox predictions.