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Analysis of Three Species of Cassipourea Traditionally Used for Hypermelanosis in Selected Provinces in South Africa by Mpofana, Nomakhosi, Yalo, Masande, Gqaleni, Nceba, Dlova, Ncoza Cordelia, Hussein, Ahmed A

“…There is a growing demand and use of herbal cosmetics for skin purposes due to their perceived safety when applied to the skin. Three species commonly known as…”
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Evaluating the effectiveness of laser hair reduction using a home use laser in comparison to a Diode laser by Hendricks, Kelly, Nxumalo, Celenkosini Thembelenkosini, Makgobole, Mokgadi U, Ghuman, Shanaz, Jacobs, Diana, Mpofana, Nomakhosi

“…Lasers of different wavelengths have been developed for use in permanent hair reduction. An increase in the manufacturing of home-use laser hair removal…”
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Melasma in people with darker skin types: a scoping review protocol on prevalence, treatment options for melasma and impact on quality of life by Mpofana, Nomakhosi, Chibi, Buyisile, Gqaleni, Nceba, Hussein, Ahmed, Finlayson, Avenal Jane, Kgarosi, Kabelo, Dlova, Ncoza Cordelia

“…Melasma is one of the most encountered dermatoses in dermatology and skin care clinics. It is a challenging chronic, recurrent condition associated with…”
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Medicinal Plants for Dermatological Diseases: Ethnopharmacological Significance of Botanicals from West Africa in Skin Care by Makgobole, Mokgadi Ursula, Mpofana, Nomakhosi, Ajao, Abdulwakeel Ayokun-nun

“…Skin disease is a severe health issue that affects a lot of people in Africa and is vastly underreported. Because of their availability, affordability, and…”
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Fast-track interventions for HIV and AIDS epidemic control among key populations: A rapid review by Luvuno, Zamasomi P B, Wiafe, Ebenezer, Mpofana, NomaKhosi, Urusla, Makgobole M, Nxumalo, Celenkosini T

“…Targeted interventions for key populations remain critical for realisation of epidemic control for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection because of the…”
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An Investigation into the Acute and Subacute Toxicity of Extracts of Cassipourea flanaganii Stem Bark In Vivo by Mpofana, Nomakhosi, Chipangura, John Kudakwashe, Paulse, Michael, Yalo, Masande, Gqaleni, Nceba, Nxumalo, Celenkosini Thembelenkosini, Dlova, Ncoza Cordelia, Hussein, Ahmed A, Crouch, Neil R

“…The conventional use of medicinal plants is in part based on the widespread belief that plant crude extracts are non-toxic. In South Africa, traditional…”
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Treatment of Melasma on Darker Skin Types: A Scoping Review by Mpofana, Nomakhosi, Chibi, Buyisile, Visser, Tronel, Paulse, Michael, Finlayson, Avenal Jane, Ghuman, Shanaz, Gqaleni, Nceba, Hussein, Ahmed A, Dlova, Ncoza Cordelia

“…Melasma is a challenging chronic skin condition associated with hyperpigmentation and unknown aetiology. This scoping review maps evidence of available…”
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The Management of Melasma on Skin Types V and VI Using Light Emitting Diode Treatment by Mpofana, Nomakhosi, Abrahamse, Heidi

“…This study investigated light emitting diode (LED) treatment for patients with melasma on darker skin types. Melasma is a common disfiguring skin condition in…”
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Analysis of Three Species of ICassipourea/I Traditionally Used for Hypermelanosis in Selected Provinces in South Africa by Mpofana, Nomakhosi, Yalo, Masande, Gqaleni, Nceba, Dlova, Ncoza Cordelia, Hussein, Ahmed A

“…There is a growing demand and use of herbal cosmetics for skin purposes due to their perceived safety when applied to the skin. Three Cassipourea species…”
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Natural options for management of melasma, a review by N, Mpofana, H, Abrahamse

“…A blemish free, even-toned skin is universally associated with healthy skin. This reasoning makes people desire to have a flawless skin. Melanin is a naturally…”
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The Feasibility of an Interdisciplinary Approach on the Management of Psoriasis in South Africa by Mpofana, Nomakhosi, Maitland Griffiths, Christopher Ernest, Cordelia Dlova, Ncoza

“…Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, inflammatory skin disease associated with comorbidities such as psoriatic arthritis, depression, obesity, and cardiovascular…”
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In search of oral cosmetics from nature: A review of medicinal plants for dental care in West Africa by Makgobole, Mokgadi Ursula, Onwubu, Stanley Chibuzor, Nxumal, Celenkosini Thembelenkosini, Mpofana, Nomakhosi, Ayokun-nun Ajao, Abdulwakeel

“…•There are at least 137 plants from 53 families used in traditional oral health care in West Africa.•Less than 50 % of the plants have been tested for their…”
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Exploring the impact of hydrotherapy interventions on stress reduction in construction workers: A scoping review protocol [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] by Sihonqo, Banathi, Kuupiel, Desmond, Nxumalo, Celenkosini Thembelenkosini, Mokgadi, Mokgobole Ursula, Mpofana, Nomakhosi

“…Background The global construction industry causes considerable stress to workers, affecting them physically and mentally. Stress, a reaction to difficult…”
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The Effect of Melasma on the Quality of Life in People with Darker Skin Types Living in Durban, South Africa by Mpofana, Nomakhosi, Paulse, Michael, Gqaleni, Nceba, Makgobole, Mokgadi Ursula, Pillay, Pavitra, Hussein, Ahmed, Dlova, Ncoza Cordelia

“…Melasma is a common skin disorder of acquired hyperpigmentation that appears commonly on the face. Although asymptomatic, melasma causes psychosocial and…”
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Mechanisms of Selected Cassipourea Metabolites for Melasma Treatment: Network Pharmacology and Molecular Dynamics Study [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] by Mpofana, Nomakhosi, Peter, Christina, Lukman, Halimat Yusuf, Makgobole, Mokgadi Ursula, Dlova, Ncoza Cordelia, Gqaleni, Nceba, Hussein, Ahmed, Sabiu, Saheed

“…Background Melasma is a common dyschromia, mainly found in women with darker skin types. Although asymptomatic, melasma significantly impacts patients' quality…”
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An Investigation into the Acute and Subacute Toxicity of Extracts of ICassipourea flanaganii/I Stem Bark In Vivo by Mpofana, Nomakhosi, Chipangura, John Kudakwashe, Paulse, Michael, Yalo, Masande, Gqaleni, Nceba, Nxumalo, Celenkosini Thembelenkosini, Dlova, Ncoza Cordelia, Hussein, Ahmed A, Crouch, Neil R

“…The conventional use of medicinal plants is in part based on the widespread belief that plant crude extracts are non-toxic. In South Africa, traditional…”
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Effectiveness of Light Emitting Diode Treatment for Melasma on Skin Types V-VI by Mpofana, Nomakhosi

“…An even skin tone and colour is desirable in all ethnic groups (Grimes, 2008). Skin pigmentation disorders comprise two main groups, namely, inherited and…”
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