December 2023 in “Polish Journal of Chemical Technology” Ajuga reptans extracts can improve skin hydration, elasticity, and reduce wrinkles.
July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Using combined treatments can help manage acne by targeting the bacteria and skin changes that cause it.
January 2005 in “Zhongguo yaofang” Domestic and imported finasteride tablets work the same in the body.
December 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Topical finasteride is promising for hair loss with minimal side effects but needs more research and approval.
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October 2014 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” The new drug delivery system releases the drug better in sebum and targets follicles more effectively than the conventional cream.
92 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Ketoconazole shampoo improves hair growth and reduces oil similarly to minoxidil in male pattern hair loss.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Improving the scalp's barrier function can help reduce dandruff and maintain scalp health.
September 2025 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Using Centella asiatica EV and growth factors improves scalp health and hair growth.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A peptide known for reducing wrinkles also effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to skin inflammation and acne.
July 2005 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” BRL 7660, once studied for male contraception, showed promise as an acne treatment but was not developed further due to competing drugs.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Children's hair care needs gentle products and better regulations due to unique hair and scalp differences.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Polyherbal shampoos with medicinal plants are safer and more effective for dandruff than traditional shampoos.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Polyherbal shampoos with medicinal plants are a safer and effective way to treat dandruff.
April 2025 in “La Prensa Medica” Oral contraceptives help treat acne and hair issues by balancing hormones but need careful use due to possible side effects.
April 2019 in “Progress in Crystal Growth and Characterization of Materials” Hair grows like a crystal at a solid-liquid interface without cell division.
8 citations
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May 1996 in “Endocrinology” Certain adrenal hormones can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in hamster skin, similar to male hormones.
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October 2018 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” The document concludes that specific hair and blood vessel abnormalities in infants with seizures and developmental issues may indicate Menkes disease, which lacks a cure and is often fatal by age 3.
October 2021 in “Authorea (Authorea)” New hair perming method using tyrosine is gentler and can be done with a blow-dryer.
14 citations
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October 2018 in “PloS one” Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
9 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human sebaceous glands can grow back in skin grafts on mice and work like normal human glands.
June 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A man with total hair loss developed blackhead-like spots on his scalp, possibly because no hair was present to help drain oils.
67 citations
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November 2019 in “Molecules” Tea, especially green tea, shows promise in cosmetics for skin and hair benefits but more research is needed for effective use.
January 2023 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Herbs like Tea Tree Oil and Aloe Vera could be safer, more conditioning antidandruff alternatives to synthetic products.
July 2002 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills help treat acne, especially when caused by excess male hormones, and are safe to use with antibiotics.
262 citations
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May 2020 in “Advanced Functional Materials” The hydrogel promotes faster healing of infected wounds by enhancing tissue regeneration and preventing infection.
218 citations
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October 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Mice lacking the PPARγ gene in their fat cells had almost no fat tissue, severe metabolic problems, and abnormal development of other fat-related tissues.
57 citations
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.
16 citations
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January 2008 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and increased blood vessels, but treatment can improve symptoms.
14 citations
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January 2016 in “Experimental and molecular pathology” Giving immune serum from vaccinated mice to mice without T cells prevents infection and tumor growth.
77 citations
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June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.