Background/Aims: Androgenetic alopecia is an extremely common dermatological disorder
affecting both men and women. Oral finasteride (FNS), a synthetic 4-aza-3-oxosteroid …

Medicinal plants are a good source of novel therapeutic drugs, due to the phytochemicals
present. Artemia, commonly known as brine shrimp, is a tiny halophilic invertebrate belonging …

The interest in finding natural antioxidants for use in food, drugs or cosmetic products has
increased concerning the replacement of synthetic antioxidants due to their possible …

Candidiasis is by far the most common fungal infection in the oral cavity and locally antifungal
drugs are generally considered the first line therapy. However, some antifungal drugs like …

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate a formulation made of poly(lactide-co-glycolide)
(PLGA) nanoparticles containing azelaic acid for potential acne treatment. Methods: …

Background: Photothermal response of plasmonic nanomaterials can be utilized for a number
of therapeutic applications such as the ablation of solid tumors. Methods & results: Gold …

Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. One of the most challenging obstacles
in cancer treatment is multidrug resistance (MDR). Overexpression of P-glycoprotein (P-…

Context: Unsaponifiable matter (UM), a fraction of green coffee oil (GCO) contains functional
compounds responsible for desirable cosmetic properties such as UV-B absorption. …

It is widely accepted that UV exposure is the main etiological factor for malignant melanoma.
Epidemiologic studies, however, have indicated that also chemical carcinogens may be a …

The Plectranthus genus is commonly used in traditional medicine due to its potential to treat
several illnesses, including bacterial infections and cancer. As such, aiming to screen the …