June 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” In this study involving 40 PCOS patients, the authors observed notable improvements in menstrual cycle regularity and ovarian cyst volume reduction using Tila kashayam and Shatapuspa choornam treatments, though they reported no significant changes in hirsutism, BMI, or waist circumference over three months.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This study reported that five patients with alopecia areata achieved satisfactory results using 15 mg of Upadacitinib daily after conventional treatments had failed, without experiencing adverse events.
October 2023 in “Animal production science” This study investigated how vitamin A deficiency, certain diseases, and pregnancy affect cattle coat hair structure, finding notable keratin fibril interference under vitamin A deficiency and structural modifications in chronic renal failure, while pregnant cows exhibited superior hair tensile strength compared to non-pregnant ones.
April 2023 in “Jurnal Sain Veteriner” This case report describes a Persian cat with Acute Moist Dermatitis triggered by ectoparasite infestation and complicated by systemic infection, which required intensive treatment including antiparasitics and antibiotics.
January 2023 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This review discusses the clinical applications of adipose tissue-derived stem cells in dermatology and plastic surgery, highlighting their potential benefits but also noting existing limitations and concerns.
May 2022 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” This case report describes a 45-year-old unvaccinated woman who experienced severe telogen effluvium, losing over 80% of her hair, about three months after recovering from COVID-19.
December 2021 in “Dermatology research” This study found that individuals with premature graying of hair had significantly lower serum levels of vitamin B12, ferritin, and calcium compared to those without premature graying.
July 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” This study highlighted knuckle hyperpigmentation as an early sign of vitamin B12 deficiency, indicating a potential link to megaloblastic anemia in the vegetarian population in India.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This study reviews drug-induced hair changes, noting that hair loss often reverses after stopping the drug, but permanent alopecia cases post-chemotherapy are rising.
June 2015 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” This article reviews EU cosmetic product claim regulations and highlights increased harmonization and enforcement while reporting no new results.
June 2013 in “Revista cubana de plantas medicinales” This study found that Sida cordifolia collected in Colombia is a good source of steroidal saponins, which may contribute to its antioxidant and antifungal properties.
January 1982 in “Japanese Journal of Clinical Immunology” This case study reports the rare occurrence of widespread soft-tissue calcification in a young patient with SLE, suggesting that 99mTe-phosphate compounds could help diagnose this complication.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” The study observed that consuming Pflorida soup, made from UV-exposed oyster mushrooms, maintained significant vitamin D levels comparable to recommended daily intake, despite storage and cooking reducing the vitamin content.
June 2023 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” This study found that 12-week oral supplementation of Ageratum conyzoides extract significantly reduced hairline recession and affected prostaglandin levels in adults with hair loss, though hair density increases were not statistically significant, and no improvements were found in other hair loss measures compared to placebo.
July 1980 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.
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September 2009 in “Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine” This study found that the petroleum ether extract of Citrullus colocynthis fruit and an isolated steroidal compound may reduce prostatic hyperplasia in rats induced by testosterone, suggesting potential use in managing androgen-dependent conditions.
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September 2009 in “Natural Product Research” In this study, petroleum ether extract of Citrullus colocynthis fruit effectively promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgen-induced alopecia, showing comparable results to the standard treatment, finasteride.
This review discusses capillary aging and its phases, and emphasizes the dermatologist's role in diagnosing hair aging accurately, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2016 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” This review reports on the dual aspect of fullerene in skincare, highlighting its beneficial antioxidant properties as well as potential toxicity and skin cell reactions, while identifying areas for future research.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the potential benefits of phytochemicals for hair care and emphasizes the need for more robust preclinical and clinical studies, without reporting new clinical results.
March 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study reported that silver nanoparticles biosynthesized from the Dracaena trifasciata plant showed strong antioxidant properties but no anti-inflammatory action in vitro, suggesting these findings may warrant further in vivo animal studies.
April 2021 in “Journal of Law Public Policies and Human Sciences” In this note, editors discuss the reproduction of medical content by Dr. Paul E. Marik, related to standardized coronavirus treatments, emphasizing that the materials appear effective and cautioning readers to consult their doctors for guidance.
May 2026 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” The study presents a case report of a 17-year-old male with rapidly progressive alopecia areata that worsened following emotional stress; the authors reported complete hair regrowth after treatment with individualized homeopathic prescribing, nutritional correction, and lifestyle guidance at Dr Batra’s® Homeopathy Clinic.
December 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes through personalized care and staying updated with scientific advancements.
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the clinical presentation, histopathologic findings, and pathogenesis hypotheses of vitiligo without reporting new clinical results.
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October 2008 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study found that angiogenin is expressed in human dermal papilla cells, where it might stimulate hair growth by promoting cell proliferation and local skin angiogenesis.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that Chinese patients with alopecia areata, female pattern hair loss, and male androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels than healthy individuals.
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses genetic and nutritional causes of hair loss, highlighting that around 90% of treated men show noticeable hair regrowth with a dual inhibitor, while women's hair loss may improve by correcting iron and l-lysine deficiencies.
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” This study suggests that chemotherapy-induced anagen effluvium represents patterned hair loss, with most patients retaining hairlines, but patterns do not vary significantly by age, symptoms, or chemotherapy type.
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October 2017 in “The FASEB Journal” This study established an androgen-responsive human organ culture model using hair follicles, demonstrating that women's intermediate facial follicles grow more hair in response to men's higher androgen levels.