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.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Therapeutic Innovation.” This study developed an herbal hair mask using natural ingredients like rice water, aloe vera gel, and coconut oil, which demonstrated moisturizing, strengthening, and protective properties, potentially aiding in maintaining healthy and resilient hair.
24 citations
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February 1987 in “Drugs” Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.
19 citations
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December 2019 in “Steroids” This study found that the pharmacological inhibition of 5-α reductases with finasteride and dutasteride can reduce neurosteroid synthesis in glioblastoma-derived cell lines, potentially impacting GBM survival.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Reproductive Health” Educational efforts can reduce harmful chemical exposure from hair products in pregnant Women of Color.
165 citations
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February 2014 in “Phytotherapy Research” Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.
67 citations
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February 2015 in “Life Sciences” This review discusses phytotherapy options for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia, noting some herbal agents show promise in trials for mild-moderate symptoms but more evidence is needed for others.
December 2024 in “Ankara Universitesi Eczacilik Fakultesi Dergisi” This review highlights Nigella sativa L. (black cumin) as a plant with numerous health benefits, noting its rich nutritional profile and reported therapeutic effects such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, identified through various in vitro, in vivo, and clinical research studies.
July 2024 in “Science and Culture” This comprehensive review reports that Thuja orientalis L. displays several pharmacological properties, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, anthelminthic, and hair growth-promoting effects, emphasizing its potential in modern medicine and the need for further research.
June 2004 in “Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Assiut University” This study found that among natural hair loss treatments, formulations with Cantharidin in the saponifiable fraction showed superior efficacy compared to those with Pilocarpine.
149 citations
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July 2002 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review discusses the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, reporting no new clinical findings.
139 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Advanced Research” This review explores the impact of vitamin D deficiency on the skin from a dermatological perspective, but reports no new clinical results.
90 citations
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October 1998 in “Animal Reproduction Science” This study found that in captive mouflon rams, reproductive and physical maturation, marked by changes in hormone levels and physical attributes, progresses gradually across their life span, with sexual maturity tied closely to physical maturity.
86 citations
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February 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses various mechanisms for promoting hair growth in pattern hair loss and highlights the challenge of balancing short-term measurable results in trials with the need for long-term efficacy data.
38 citations
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June 2005 in “Matrix Biology” Minoxidil affects collagen-related genes, potentially helping treat fibrosis.
31 citations
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January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, topical 2% minoxidil did not significantly improve hair density measures in men with male pattern baldness, although there was no deterioration, suggesting a potential prophylactic effect.
30 citations
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that minoxidil did not significantly increase hair shaft elongation in ex vivo human hair follicle culture, questioning the suitability of this method for studying its hair-growth-promoting effects.
28 citations
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November 2020 in “Fluid Phase Equilibria” In this study, researchers measured the solubility of Minoxidil in supercritical CO₂ under various temperature and pressure conditions and created models to estimate solubility based on different predictive approaches.
27 citations
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April 1992 in “Biochemical Journal” Minoxidil reduces lysine hydroxylase in skin cells.
25 citations
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November 2014 in “Ageing Research Reviews” This review discusses the mechanisms of skin aging, highlighting the roles of stem/progenitor cells, genetic and environmental factors, and suggests potential for cell-based therapies, but reports no new experimental findings.
21 citations
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May 2021 in “Patient education and counseling” This study explored the challenges faced by both clinicians and women with polycystic ovary syndrome in managing the condition, highlighting issues with treatment options, misinformation, and differing expectations in care.
8 citations
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June 1995 in “Helvetica Chimica Acta” This article outlines the synthesis of spiro[cyclohexane‐1,2′‐[2 H ]indene] derivatives similar to known steroid 5α‐reductase inhibitors, but it does not report experimental findings.
7 citations
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March 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study reports that the new neighborhood face index (NFI) demonstrates a remarkably high correlation with the physiochemical properties of benzenoid hydrocarbons, highlighting its potential as a predictive tool.
7 citations
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January 1990 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study observed that without any treatment, hair counts did not increase, suggesting that counting methods are unlikely to explain the 'placebo-effect' seen in previous minoxidil studies.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Wear” This study presents a new method for evaluating cosmetic treatments by measuring the resistance of hair to mechanical wear, revealing differences related to hair ethnicity and treatment type.
3 citations
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January 2000 This chapter discusses various substances and therapies for dermatological applications, including heliotherapy, UVB, khellin, and others, but reports no new research findings.
2 citations
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December 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article reviews current understanding of the causes and treatments of three common hair growth disorders in children but reports no new results.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Revista científica FACS.” This study explored the potential use of natural ingredients in managing alopecia areata, investigating their safety and efficacy as alternatives to conventional chemical treatments.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” This study found that OM-X® supplementation effectively prevented adverse biological changes caused by vitamin C deficiency in SMP30/GNL KO mice, improving energy maintenance, antioxidant capacity, and protein synthesis.
1 citations
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May 2014 in “European Journal of Inflammation” This study found that a topical lotion containing minoxidil, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17α-estradiol improved or stabilized frontal fibrosing alopecia in 35 out of 40 women over 36 months.