Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document suggests a bacteria plays a significant role in acne rosacea and that white hair can regain color after transplant, meriting more research on reversing grey hair.
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document reports unique growth lines in a child after Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin reaction from parsnips and sun in a girl, and itchy skin with xanthomas in a boy with Alagille syndrome.
January 2003 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Testosterone therapy can improve skin and hair in men with low testosterone but may cause skin irritation with certain treatments.
January 2003 in “Elsevier eBooks” Androgens and other hormones affect hair growth and skin conditions like acne.
June 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.
September 1999 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” The document concludes that skin aging in women can be caused by UV exposure and hormonal changes, and treatments like hormone replacement therapy and various skin therapies can help.
July 1997 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.
January 1989 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
September 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Experts discussed hair care, genetic hair defects, hair loss treatments, nail surgery, lupus treatments, skin infections, and cosmetic allergies.
Portulaca-based hair tonics are promising eco-friendly and effective cosmetic alternatives.
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April 2025 in “Phycology” Phlorotannins from brown seaweeds may improve skin and hair health in cosmetics.
Marine macroalgae contain compounds that can improve skin health and have cosmetic benefits.
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January 2006 in “Maia-rivista Di Letterature Classiche” Polygonum multiflorum is used for health benefits but may cause liver issues.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Natural Products” A new compound from a sponge strongly inhibits an enzyme linked to male-pattern hair loss without being toxic at low levels.
January 2023 in “Rasayan journal of chemistry/Rasayan journal of Chemistry” Methyl pyropheophorbide A from Sansevieria trifasciata leaves may help treat hair loss.
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April 2021 in “Advanced synthesis & catalysis” PXX is an effective and affordable photocatalyst for creating new chemical bonds in organic synthesis.
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May 2023 in “Life” Plumbagin may help protect cells, reduce inflammation, and has potential for treating various diseases, but more research is needed.
April 2013 in “The FASEB journal” Platycarya strobilacea extract significantly improves hair growth and follicle health.
October 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Platycladus orientalis leaf extract helps hair grow by activating certain proteins.
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July 2019 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” Platycodon grandiflorum extract may help prevent hair loss.
January 2026 in “Cosmetics” The fermented solution from Platycladus orientalis leaves may boost hair growth and reduce inflammation.
March 2026 in “ACS Omega” The hydrogel significantly speeds up wound healing and improves skin recovery.
January 2025 in “Microorganisms” Using Armillaria strain A541 boosts Polyporus umbellatus yield and polysaccharide content.
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmacology” The ethanol extract of Poria cocos helps skin cells to grow.
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December 2020 in “Natural Product Sciences” The method identified and measured ten compounds from Eclipta prostrata, showing significant enzyme inhibitory effects.
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December 2021 in “Molecules” Certain compounds in three Polynesian plants may help hair growth.
December 2003 in “British Journal of Urology”
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April 2021 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Extracts from the Calanthe discolor plant promote hair follicle growth and increase growth factor levels.