42 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A blood pressure drug, diltiazem, may also help treat influenza.
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March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.
28 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” The new CoQ10 gel protects mouse skin better against aging from UV light than the old gel.
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” Microneedle patches with alpha-arbutin and resveratrol can effectively reduce skin pigmentation without irritation.
20 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of inherited metabolic disease” Valproic acid treatment increases a specific acid in urine by blocking an enzyme, possibly causing skin rash and hair loss.
19 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A new gel containing minoxidil can treat hair loss effectively, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that cosmetics need biocompatible, eco-friendly ingredients due to aging populations and demand for effective products.
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
Bee pollen, green tea, essential oils, and various plant extracts improve skin and hair health.
May 2026 in “Commagene Journal of Biology” Anti-aging peptides can improve skin appearance but need better delivery methods and more research.
June 2023 in “Sains Malaysiana” Cinchonine Nanostructured Lipid Carriers serum safely and effectively stimulates hair growth and increases the number and size of hair follicles.
June 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Onion and Aloe vera can help protect hair from damage caused by hair dyes.
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March 2024 in “Nano-Micro Letters” The nanoplatform helps heal wounds by balancing bacteria-killing and inflammation-reducing functions.
March 2025 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” De nouvelles thérapies promettent de mieux traiter la perte de cheveux due à l'alopécie androgénétique.
December 2018 in “Jurnal Farmamedika (Pharmamedica Journal)” The combination of watermelon skin extract and banana trunk liquid promotes hair growth in male white rats.
June 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” CPGel hydrogel heals diabetic wounds effectively in 21 days.
July 2025 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” Camellia japonica seed extract helps hair grow by activating hair follicles and preventing cell aging.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Ursolic acid may help develop new anti-inflammatory drugs by affecting immune cells.
10 citations
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February 2018 in “Royal Society Open Science” Modified wheat protein in shampoo repairs and smooths damaged hair effectively.
3 citations
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December 2023 in “Cell proliferation” Stuff from umbilical cord stem cells helps skin heal and look younger.
May 2023 in “Scientific Reports” The seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. can potentially treat hair loss, showing effects similar to 5% minoxidil.
April 2024 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Pilose antler extract helps hair grow in mice with a type of hair loss by speeding up the growth phase.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.
April 2026 in “Nanomaterials” Plant-derived vesicles from Ayurvedic plants may improve treatment delivery for hair growth and other conditions.
May 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Wheat extract supplements reduce hair shedding and improve growth in women with hair loss.
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November 2012 in “SLAS discovery” Some herbal extracts can promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Extracts from Alnus sibirica and oregonin may help with hair growth and prevent hair loss.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Marine microbes could be used in cosmetics for sun protection, skin care, and possibly preventing hair loss.
April 2026 in “Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group)” Myrtus communis leaf extract may help with hair loss and wound healing.
February 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” Hair extensions can damage scalp health and cause hair loss, especially with prolonged use.