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January 2016 in “CNS drugs” This review of teriflunomide for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis examines its clinical and safety outcomes, finding it significantly reduces relapse rates and disability progression while being generally well-tolerated.
March 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In this study, ritlecitinib 50 mg produced clinically meaningful improvements in scalp hair regrowth over three years for patients aged 12 and older with severe alopecia areata, with 65.1% showing substantial hair regrowth and 31.2% achieving complete regrowth, while also maintaining a consistent safety profile.
November 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had a higher prevalence of depression, anxiety, and alexithymia compared to normative data, with alexithymia more common in those with earlier onset AA, lower education levels, and younger age.
September 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The researchers reported that one-third of women with female pattern hair loss in their study had occipital region involvement, which is important for diagnosing and planning treatment, including hair restoration surgery, as the occipital region is often used as a normal reference.
4 citations
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that progesterone and its metabolite, allopregnanolone, provided anti-anxiety and anti-depressive effects in female mice, potentially independent of nuclear progestin receptors but requiring 5α-reduction and estradiol's influence on brain-derived neurotrophic factor.
This study found that chronic administration of dutasteride in rats did not affect spermatogenesis or oxidative stress in the testes, although it altered hormone levels.
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November 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that individuals with AA have a higher incidence of atopic and autoimmune conditions, suggesting both Th1 and Th2 immune responses may play a role in its development.
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July 2017 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” This study found widespread use of performance enhancing agents among gym users in Saudi Arabia and suggests that improving knowledge and awareness could reduce consumption despite accessibility and social influences.
January 2025 in “Bandung Conference Series Pharmacy” This study found that a solid shampoo containing 15% tin leaf extract (Ficus carica L.) and 1% vitamin E exhibited strong antioxidant activity, with a 53.43% inhibition of free radicals in hair and scalp, suggesting potential for reducing hair loss and premature aging.
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September 2025 in “Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia” In this study, the combination of Serenoa repens extract with Phenolmicin P3 and Bosexil suppositories significantly improved lower urinary tract symptoms and decreased PSA levels in patients with benign prostatic obstruction-related symptoms.
This review highlights various plant-based and herbal treatments that reportedly help prevent hair loss and encourage hair growth. It also explores the molecular mechanisms, identified plant compounds, recent technologies such as nanoarchitectonics, and patents related to hair growth promotion.
October 2023 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” In this study, metabolic surgery led to a weight loss of 10.8 to 12.6 kg and improvement in body composition and HbA1c levels among patients from North-Eastern Romania, with nutritional intervention proving safe over six months.
This research reports that transglucosylation significantly improved the water solubility of baicalin through the synthesis of baicalin glucosides, with BG1 and BG2 showing enhanced solubility and potential biological activity similar to baicalin in antioxidant and anti-glycation assays.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery experienced significant weight loss, which was associated with improvements in certain skin conditions, such as intertrigo, tinea corporis, and striae rubra, although the prevalence of many other skin diseases remained unchanged.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that a high percentage of patients reported experiencing hair loss following a COVID-19 infection, with more severe cases linked to more significant hair loss.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical” In this study, Avemor, a tonic containing aloe vera and moringa oleifera, along with varying concentrations of dried moringa leaf extracts, was tested on rabbits for hair growth, but the results showed variable effectiveness compared to a minoxidil control.
26 citations
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study demonstrates that massage significantly enhances the follicular targeting of dutasteride-loaded nanocapsules, increasing drug accumulation in hair follicles by up to 5 times.
21 citations
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October 2011 in “PloS one” In this study, researchers identified three molecules in hair that varied with age, suggesting potential markers for aging and targets for cosmetic products.
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June 2023 in “Journal of Patchouli and Essential Oil Products” This literature review suggests that patchouli essential oil may help reduce eczema symptoms in infants and young children due to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, though it highlights the need for further standardized studies to confirm optimal use and safety.
402 citations
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August 2011 in “Cancer research” This study found that castration-resistant prostate cancers resistant to CYP17A1 inhibitors may still depend on steroids and could respond to therapies targeting de novo intratumoral steroid synthesis.
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January 2011 in “Obstetrics and gynecology international” The researchers reported that red clover extract supplementation in postmenopausal women improved subjective assessments of scalp hair, skin, libido, mood, sleep, and tiredness compared to placebo.
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July 2014 in “Molecular Biology Reports” 1 citations
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February 2020 in “PubMed” This study found that a topical compounded formulation may improve hair density and general appearance in male patients with androgenetic alopecia after 6 months of use.
January 2024 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” In this study, researchers examined juglone's potential as a restoring agent for hair keratin damaged by permanent or bleaching treatments, finding that juglone formed Michael adducts with cysteine residues, leading to a more regular hair surface as observed via IR spectroscopy and SEM analysis.
This article reviews the characteristics of alopecia areata, highlights the psychological factors involved, and discusses South American contributions to understanding the disease, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2023 in “IGI Global eBooks” This review covers the diverse applications of Cannabis sativa in areas like cancer treatment, skin care, and alopecia, but reports no new clinical results; continued research faces challenges due to legal variability.
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September 2009 in “Journal of Cell Science” This article reviews the complex process of wound repair, emphasizing recent microarray studies and proteomic analyses, but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2015 in “GenomeBiology.com” This study found that both genome-wide screening methods identified the VTRNA2-1 epiallele as highly responsive to environmental influences, suggesting a link between early embryonic environment, epigenetic changes, and human disease.
35 citations
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August 2021 in “BMC Medical Genomics” This study found that serum metabolic profiles differ significantly between polycystic ovary syndrome patients and healthy controls, highlighting potential metabolic markers for diagnosing and prognosing PCOS.
31 citations
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review examines the life cycle, biomarkers, and functions of hair follicle stem cells, emphasizing their role in hair loss therapy and other skin and hair disorders, but reports no new clinical results.