March 2026 in “BioScience Trends” UV radiation causes skin aging by damaging cells and triggering harmful processes.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Wedelolactone may help treat inflammation, infections, cancer, bone loss, and organ damage.
September 2024 in “Oncology Advances” Medicinal plants have potential as alternative cancer treatments due to their ability to target and kill cancer cells.
January 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Indian jujube has many medicinal properties and can help treat ailments like diabetes, inflammation, and cancer.
November 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Banana plants have many health benefits, but more research is needed to confirm them.
April 2018 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” Computational methods can speed up and improve the development and safety of herbal drugs.
March 2016 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Collagen peptides may promote hair growth by activating certain genes in the skin.
Melatonin applied to the scalp helps treat early-stage hair loss in men and women.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine” Licorice can effectively treat stomach ulcers and may work as well as or better than some standard drugs.
June 2025 in “Basrah Researches Sciences” Medicinal plants might help with post-COVID-19 issues, but more research is needed.
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May 2019 in “Cells” The secretome from mesenchymal stem cells is a promising treatment that may repair tissue and avoid side effects of stem cell transplantation.
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May 2018 in “PeerJ” VB-1, a natural compound, may promote hair growth by enhancing a key cell growth pathway.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Low humidity changes skin gene expression, but emollients can help manage these changes.
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May 2018 in “Nutrition and Cancer” Certain spices may help prevent and treat skin cancer, but more human trials are needed.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Glycopeptide hydrogels are promising for tissue repair, drug delivery, and healing due to their multifunctional properties.
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July 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Polysaccharides have many health benefits and are used in drugs, but isolating and purifying them is complex and requires careful methods.
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February 2018 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Understanding different species' regeneration can improve mammalian healing.
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March 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” Tiny pollution particles called PM2.5 can harm skin cells by causing stress, damage to cell parts, and cell death.
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February 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some herbal therapies may help with skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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September 2003 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Blocking COX, especially COX-2, in the skin can reduce inflammation and pain and may help prevent skin cancer.
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February 2009 in “Apoptosis” Understanding how cells die in the skin is important for treating skin diseases and preventing hair loss.
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May 2020 in “Nature Communications” Adult fibroblasts help heart cells mature and improve heart function.
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May 2019 in “Pharmacological Research” Lignans and neolignans from plants may help protect against various health issues, including cancer and heart disease.
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January 2010 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.
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April 2018 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” Progress has been made in skin and nerve regeneration, but more research is needed to improve methods and ensure safety.
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May 2010 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” Oxidative stress is a key factor in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and weight management can improve symptoms.
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March 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Children with atopic dermatitis often have sleep problems due to itching and may benefit from melatonin, which helps with sleep and skin symptoms.
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May 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Edible seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family like pumpkin and watermelon seeds are nutritious and may have health benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects.
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February 2018 in “Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome” Some skin conditions may indicate metabolic syndrome, which could help with early detection and management of related health issues.