165 citations
,
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.
62 citations
,
January 2009 in “Biochemistry” Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.
1 citations
,
November 2008 in “Acta crystallographica” Scientists successfully created and analyzed the structure of a part of the human androgen receptor with specific modulators and a peptide to understand how it binds differently in various tissues.
17 citations
,
January 1999 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” Finasteride's molecular and crystal structures help develop new drug formulations.
November 2015 in “Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society” The new assay can help develop products for hair re-growth.
29 citations
,
June 2014 in “Drug delivery” The new formulation improved the skin absorption of the drug Thiocolchicoside.
28 citations
,
September 2000 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Benzo[c]quinolizin-3-ones are effective nonsteroidal inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase 1.
December 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering”
October 2018 in “Annals of oncology” Topical calcitriol (BPM31543) is safe for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy and shows some effectiveness.
November 1968 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” 26 citations
,
January 2004 in “Journal of Toxicology Clinical Toxicology” Accidentally eating autumn crocus can cause long-term health issues.
January 2016 in “한국공업화학회 연구논문 초록집” The nanoparticles show promise for cancer treatment and diagnosis with fewer side effects.
July 2024 in “Reactions Weekly”
153 citations
,
November 2004 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” The document concludes that Catalyst software is effective for drug design, identifying potent compounds for various medical conditions.
12 citations
,
March 1995 in “Journal of the American Chemical Society” Finasteride modifies 5-alpha-reductases through a two-step process, affecting inhibitor potency and possibly causing side effects.
June 2024 in “Pharmacon Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” A 1:3 ratio of virgin coconut oil to candlenut oil is best for promoting hair growth.
7 citations
,
August 2006 in “Maturitas” Cimicifuga racemosa extract may help prevent and treat prostate issues by inhibiting 5α-reductase.
December 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Cytarabine can cause multiple organ toxicities, especially neurotoxicity, but better research methods are needed to fully understand and predict these effects.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Keratin from waste hair and feathers can be sustainably used to create stable emulsions for industrial applications.
October 2023 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, with high mortality and cancer risk, needing more research for treatment guidelines.
15 citations
,
January 2022 in “Journal of Oleo Science” Phytosomal nanocarriers can significantly increase the bioavailability of Cuscuta reflexa extract.
December 2023 in “Materials Today Sustainability” Scientists made glow-in-the-dark dots from human hair that can detect iron, prevent counterfeiting, and reveal fingerprints.
1 citations
,
November 2023 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” February 2026 in “Frontiers in Materials” Iron-curcumin nanoparticles help heal diabetic wounds faster by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair.
14 citations
,
August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” The compound (1R,2S)-4-(2-Cyano-cyclohexyl-oxy)-2-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile can stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production when applied topically.
Ablative CO2 laser resurfacing tightens skin by destroying and regenerating skin layers.
1 citations
,
December 2019 in “World rabbit science” High doses of cobalt stopped hair growth in rabbits.
2 citations
,
May 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Topical calcitriol may reduce hair loss from chemotherapy at higher doses.
2 citations
,
December 1988 in “PubMed” C.I. Acid Orange 3 caused cancer in female rats but not in male rats or mice.
96 citations
,
October 1987 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Chronic GnRHa treatment can help manage endometrial hyperplasia and reduce ovarian androgen excess in PCO patients.