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March 1987 in “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring” This study found that venous blood ammonia levels, particularly in patients taking valproate combined with other antiepileptic drugs, were significantly elevated compared to those on valproate alone.
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December 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that treatment with leuprolide plus cyclic estrogen/progestin may lead to a faster and greater improvement in hirsutism compared to a standard oral contraceptive regimen.
In this study, researchers identified an elite germplasm of the medicinal plant Eclipta alba, known for its liver disease benefits, with higher growth, yield, and wedelolactone content, suitable for large-scale cultivation to reduce strain on wild populations.
August 2025 in “Annals of Medicine” This review discusses recent advances in using extracellular vesicles as a potential treatment for alopecia and highlights ongoing challenges in their clinical application and mass production; no new clinical results are reported.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” In this study, three different hair serums were tested for their impact on Telogen effluvium in adult females, finding all effective in reducing hair shedding, with the cytokine-based serum showing the most significant improvement, reducing hair fall by 54.6% without adverse effects.
116 citations
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December 2003 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study reports that Iressa, an anti-cancer agent, commonly causes acneiform eruptions and xerosis as cutaneous side effects, similar to other agents targeting epidermal growth factor receptors.
May 2023 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that Lepidium sativum seed extract showed potential in treating alopecia in rats by reducing 5(alpha)-dihydrotestosterone levels and improving hair length compared to minoxidil.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This article describes an increase in the detection of heart failure among young people and discusses the development of the drug Uperio for its treatment and support.
29 citations
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the use of phospholipid soft vesicle carriers to improve the delivery and therapeutic outcomes of topical treatments for various skin conditions, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights significant research trends and challenges in utilizing plant-derived extracellular vesicles for drug delivery and biomedical applications, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and advanced purification technologies.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that lymphatic vessels promote hair follicle growth in mice, suggesting new therapeutic strategies for hair loss treatments.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Physiology” In this study, a topical cream containing 3% lactic acid ferment lysate (VHProbi ® MixP) was found to significantly reduce sebum, porphyrin levels, and pore size, while increasing hydration and improving skin texture in participants with oily skin over a 60-day period.
This study reports that mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicle injections led to complete hair regrowth in a patient with persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
84 citations
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April 2013 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” This review discusses the current research and development of mannosylerythritol lipids, particularly focusing on their potential commercial applications in cosmetics; it reports no new results.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a proprietary saw palmetto extract significantly improved hair growth in men and women with self-perceived thinning hair over a 6-month period, outperforming placebo on key hair growth parameters without any treatment-related adverse events.
In this case report, a 25-year-old woman with VKHD experienced an unusual occurrence of vellus-like hair growth on her normally hairless palm, observed twice over two years, expanding the known integumentary manifestations of VKHD.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that a new formulation kit of Pielus Anti-hair loss lotion and shampoo, used daily for 90 days, was safe and effective in reducing hair loss and increasing hair strength and density among patients with telogen effluvium and/or androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2015 in “Russkij žurnal detskoj nevrologii” This study found that young women with epilepsy experienced various neuroendocrinal and reproductive side effects, with valproic acid showing the highest risk for teratogenic effects and associated disorders.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” In this study, formulations of a typical lotion shampoo with ethanol or propylene glycol increased the in-vitro release rate of zinc pyrithione, an anti-dandruff agent.
17 citations
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April 2021 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study found that linoleic acid from Malva verticillata seed extracts may promote hair follicle cell growth and counteract hair loss signaling in a lab setting.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmacognosy research” This study found that a 2.5% flavonoid-rich extract of Equisetum hyemale promoted hair growth in a rat model of chemically-induced alopecia, showing results comparable to 5% minoxidil.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that the tested hair lotion significantly reduced hair loss and accelerated recovery in women with acute telogen effluvium compared to a mild shampoo alone.
520 citations
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February 2001 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that VEGF significantly enhances perifollicular vascularization during the hair growth phase, accelerating hair regrowth and increasing follicle and hair size, while its inhibition retards hair growth.
This article discusses various surgical options for treating leukotrichia in vitiligo patients and reports that hair transplantation shows more promising results, particularly for eyebrows and eyelashes, compared to previous methods.
3 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a 12-week supplementation with MePL, a solution of miliacin encapsulated within polar lipids, significantly reduced hair density in the telogen phase and improved scalp dryness and hair brightness in women with telogen effluvium.
January 2018 in “The Sewanee Review” This abstract is a poetic narrative that recounts a personal experience involving hair loss, medical examinations, and reflections on life, but it reports no scientific findings or new clinical results.
22 citations
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November 2013 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology (Print)” This study suggests that Ecklonia cava, particularly its component dioxinodehydroeckol, may promote hair growth by enhancing dermal papilla and outer root sheath cell activity in culture and mice models.
15 citations
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December 2009 in “PubMed” This case study highlights a pediatric instance of eruptive vellus hair cysts partially responding to calcipotriene cream, aiming to remind clinicians about this often overlooked condition.
1 citations
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September 2007 in “European journal of paediatric neurology” Low dose valproic acid treatment caused hair loss in a young patient.
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August 1984 in “Mycoses” This study found that hair regrowth after griseofulvin treatment for kerion Celsi was significantly reduced in previously affected areas compared to unaffected areas in 18 patients.