85 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” Liposomes better deliver minoxidil for hair loss treatment than niosomes.
The herbal shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and hair fall.
September 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Lactic acid bacteria fermentation can turn waste into valuable skincare ingredients.
8 citations
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July 2025 in “Gels” Functionalized hydrogels can help heal tissues and fight infections by delivering beneficial bacteria and antimicrobials.
76 citations
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December 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.
64 citations
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June 2020 in “PLoS ONE” Red light boosts beneficial compounds in Eclipta alba cultures.
59 citations
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February 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” The silk fibroin-based hydrogel shows promise for treating melanoma and healing infected wounds by killing tumor cells and bacteria, and supporting skin recovery.
57 citations
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February 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Prostaglandin D₂ might be targeted for new male pattern baldness treatments.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
34 citations
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December 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Mesotherapy shows promise for cellulite and facial rejuvenation but has mixed results for body sculpting and hair loss, with more research needed for safety and effectiveness.
33 citations
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December 2023 in “Cell Death Discovery” Cepharanthine may help treat gastric cancer by causing cancer cell death and affecting energy use.
22 citations
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November 2024 in “Planta” Aromatic plants can naturally help prevent skin aging and improve skin health.
22 citations
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November 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” New physical methods like electrical currents, ultrasound, and microneedles show promise for improving drug delivery through the skin.
15 citations
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January 2018 in “Biomedical Reports” Exosomes are important for skin health and could help diagnose and treat skin diseases.
15 citations
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November 2017 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Certain extracts from Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. and germacrone can boost the skin's absorption of minoxidil, a hair growth promoter, making it more effective.
13 citations
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October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
12 citations
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” MSC-EVs and UCB-EVs improve skin wound healing and reduce scarring.
12 citations
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December 2017 in “Scientific reports” The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.
12 citations
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April 2016 in “Chinese Medicine” The research identified 12 antioxidant compounds in Polygonum multiflorum roots, suggesting these as quality markers for the plant's processed roots.
11 citations
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January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Phytosomes improve the body's absorption of plant extracts for better health benefits.
11 citations
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June 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” The gel with apocynin-loaded nanoparticles shows promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis.
11 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Functional Foods” Hibiscus petals improved blood sugar and stress responses in diabetic rats.
9 citations
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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” The AC 2 peptide from Trapa japonica fruit helps protect hair cells and may treat hair loss.
8 citations
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October 1998 in “Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Endocrinology” Proscar (finasteride) blocks 5α-reductase in sea urchin ovaries and testes, suggesting potential treatment for androgen-related conditions.
7 citations
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July 2012 in “Regenerative Medicine” New treatments for diabetes, central nervous system repair, and cartilage injury were found, and a way to create functional hair follicles from stem cells was developed.
4 citations
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Tripeptides help heal wounds and regenerate skin by speeding up tissue repair and reducing inflammation.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Veterinary World” PRP heals sheep skin wounds better than honey.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “Vigilância Sanitária em Debate” Platelets and their derivatives, like PRP, can help tissue regeneration, but need standardized safety protocols.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” Keratin extract from human hair was found to promote hair growth in mice.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Chemical sciences journal” Tridax procumbens plant extracts, especially from ethanol, have strong antibacterial effects and contain beneficial compounds like flavonoids and tannins.