April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Taking nicotinic acid supplements might help with acne by affecting the skin's oil glands, but high doses are needed.
8 citations
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November 2007 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Stretching skin improves retinyl ascorbate delivery.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid from licorice root is good for skin and hair treatments but has absorption challenges.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” QR678 Neo® improved seborrheic dermatitis symptoms in a small group of patients.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new molecule was found to be a safe and effective skin lightener and anti-aging product.
10 citations
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February 1976 in “The Journal of Dermatology” γ‐Oryzanol ointment increases sebaceous gland activity and sebum production.
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August 2015 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” The new CoQ10 gel protects mouse skin better against aging from UV light than the old gel.
31 citations
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November 2014 in “Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science” A natural steroid in the body may protect against eye damage in glaucoma.
11 citations
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April 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using tretinoin with triamcinolone acetonide helps treat alopecia areata.
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March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Isotretinoin is a preferred treatment for severe acne, often leading to long-term improvement, but requires careful monitoring due to potential side effects.
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March 2022 in “Cosmetics” Nourella® effectively improves skin thickness and elasticity, reversing aging signs.
September 1988 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Retinoids are effective for acne but can cause serious side effects.
22 citations
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August 2009 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The composition with carnitine, thioctic acid, and saw palmetto extract may effectively reduce inflammation in hair follicle cells.
October 2025 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” Retinoids may improve hair growth in androgenic alopecia when used with other treatments.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The combination of tretinoin gel and minoxidil effectively improves hair growth and satisfaction in people with androgenetic alopecia.
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May 1998 in “PubMed” The retinoid receptor antagonist effectively disrupts vitamin A-related development in embryos.
A lotion with tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate helped treat a woman's skin infection.
Gel 2, with shark liver and borage oil, is effective for reducing inflammation and healing wounds.
September 2023 in “Biomedicines” Squalene may be a marker for certain types of alopecia.
9 citations
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October 1957 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology” Sebaceous glands can quickly convert carotene to vitamin A.
September 2010 in “Reactions weekly” The combination of tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate may cause severe scalp inflammation.
October 2025 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Cubosomal gels enhance skin absorption of cetirizine better than niosomal gels.
1 citations
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August 2017 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” The 1% ethyl acetate fraction ethosomal gel from Nothopanax scutellarium leaves promotes hair growth but can mildly irritate the skin.
April 2026 in “Applied Sciences” Succinic acid helps improve skin conditions like acne and rosacea.
37 citations
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” 65% TCA improves acne scars more but has more side effects than 50% GA.
The new gel effectively treats psoriasis with minimal side effects.
12 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Oleo Science” Sterol surfactants can effectively dissolve UV ray absorbers.