Botulinum toxin type A significantly reduces scalp psoriasis severity compared to placebo.
August 2019 in “Journal of Invertebrate Pathology” Thymosin beta 4 protects cells from damage by blocking a harmful microRNA and boosting a protective gene.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Bimatoprost and clobetasol are both effective for scalp hair loss, but bimatoprost works faster, has fewer side effects, and grows more colored hair.
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March 2019 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Cacumen Platycladi oil promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
July 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” Most tinea capitis patients were young boys with cat contact, had scaly patches caused by Microsporum canis, and improved with griseofulvin treatment.
10 citations
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January 2009 in “Scientific Electronic Library Online (São Paulo Research Foundation, Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico)” Eclipta alba extract effectively kills various harmful bacteria and fungi, including drug-resistant ones.
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June 2019 in “BMC infectious diseases” A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
March 2019 in “Reactions Weekly”
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March 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Researchers identified new compounds in Platycladi Cacumen and found variations in its flavonoid content, which could aid in its quality control.
July 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ketoconazole effectively treated a scalp infection in a 6-year-old boy, leading to full recovery.
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January 2022 in “TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY” Platycladus orientalis essential oil and ethanol extracts can be effective natural antioxidants and antibacterial agents.
January 2019 in “Open access journal of mycology & mycological sciences” The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Fungi” Terbinafine and itraconazole are more effective against Microsporum canis than fluconazole and griseofulvin.
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May 2021 in “Genetics and Biodiversity Journal” Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract has strong antioxidant and cancer-fighting potential.
September 2010 in “Reactions weekly” The combination of tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate may cause severe scalp inflammation.
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April 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A new plant-based treatment was effective for hair regrowth in women with a specific type of hair loss that didn't respond to usual treatments.
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October 2010 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Griseofulvin is the best treatment for tinea capitis in children, but more research is needed on other treatments and safety.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 7.5% DEET lotion is more effective and safe at repelling mosquitoes than rosemary, citronella, and lemongrass lotions.
13 citations
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January 2013 in “Applied and Environmental Microbiology” A gene in Sebekia benihana, CYP-sb21, is needed for a specific reaction on the drug Cyclosporine A, which could be important for hair growth without affecting the immune system.
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences”
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in plant science” Certain bacteria can boost lentil growth and improve soil used for farming.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Six key genes can predict bladder cancer outcomes and may serve as prognostic biomarkers.
September 2023 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Long-COVID has diverse, long-term health impacts, especially in young people.
January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” Higher IL-31 levels are linked to worse itching in chronic kidney disease patients.
September 2020 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Some existing drugs and natural products might work against COVID-19 by targeting the virus's main protease.
Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
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May 2025 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The nanogel with Bangkal bark extract effectively fights acne-causing bacteria.
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March 2011 in “Acta Paediatrica” Tinea capitis needs systemic treatment to avoid severe outcomes.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Biophotonics” A PEG-400/oleic acid mixture best improves drug delivery monitoring through hair follicles.
Fragrant pandan leaf extract can inhibit dandruff-causing fungus, especially at higher concentrations.