July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” Herbal medicine may help treat breast cancer and improve quality of life.
May 2025 in “Journal of Food and Nutrition Research” Black wolfberry ferment may help regrow hair in cases of androgenetic alopecia.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Hibiscus micranthus leaf extract is safe and effective for antibacterial and wound healing.
The document concludes that activating hair roots is important for improving hair growth and preventing hair loss.
July 2020 in “IP International Journal of Maxillofacial Imaging/International journal of maxillofacial imaging/IP International journal of maxillofacial imaging” Mesotherapy might be a good and safe way to treat hair loss, refresh skin, and reduce dark spots, with quick treatment times.
Three Indian medicinal plant compounds help hair growth.
October 2012 in “Humana Press eBooks” Grape seed extract is good for skin care, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer effects.
211 citations
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
23 citations
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January 2012 in “International Food Research Journal” Tofacitinib effectively treated a woman's severe symptoms from a rare autoimmune condition.
3 citations
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November 2014 in “Protein Expression and Purification” Scientists successfully purified a protein called Wnt3a, which is involved in processes like hair growth, but the overall yield was low, suggesting more work is needed to improve this.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Scientific reports” The nanocomposite films with vitamins and nanoparticles are promising for fast and effective burn wound healing.
January 2023 in “Frontiers research topics” Skin conditions can cause significant psychological distress, so addressing mental health is crucial for improving quality of life.
43 citations
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February 2020 in “Clinica chimica acta” Nano-sized plant-based chemicals could improve cervical cancer treatment by being more effective and causing fewer side effects than current methods.
9 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants may help treat hair loss.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Betulin oil doesn't stop hair loss or help regrow hair in hypothyroidism.
November 2016 in “Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)” Dendrobium sabin flower extract may help reduce skin aging from UV exposure.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of oceanology and limnology (Online)” Ecklonia cava extract can reduce the damage and stress caused by hair dye.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Paeoniflorin protects brain cells by involving a specific protein and neurosteroids.
March 2026 in “Inflammopharmacology” Ursolic acid from Ochrosia elliptica leaves may help manage PCOS symptoms.
506 citations
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January 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.
403 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
401 citations
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The paper concludes that understanding melanocyte development can help in insights into skin diseases and melanoma diversity.
349 citations
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January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
348 citations
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Platelet-rich plasma shows promise for skin and hair treatments but needs more research and standardization.
305 citations
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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.
264 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreen do not penetrate deep into the skin.
202 citations
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June 2005 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Lecithin organogels could be good for applying drugs to the skin because they are stable, safe, and can improve drug absorption.
151 citations
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July 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Liposomal systems show promise for delivering drugs through the skin but face challenges like high costs and stability issues.
150 citations
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June 2014 in “Biomaterials” Peptide hydrogels heal burn wounds faster and better than standard dressings.
142 citations
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March 2019 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” The document concludes that adenosine receptor agonists have potential for treating various conditions, but only a few are approved due to challenges like side effects and the need for selective activation.