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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Activating Nrf2 can help protect against hearing loss.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Marine microbes could be used in cosmetics for sun protection, skin care, and possibly preventing hair loss.
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May 2020 in “Molecules” A new, efficient method was developed to synthesize a specific compound and its derivatives.
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The serum effectively promotes hair growth and reduces gray hair without side effects.
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May 2023 in “Scientific Reports” The seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. can potentially treat hair loss, showing effects similar to 5% minoxidil.
Kerascalp hair serum was found to be safe and effective in improving hair growth and strength in people with mild to moderate hair loss.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” mTORC2 is crucial for healthy skin barrier by regulating lipids and filaggrin.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Dahuang-Gancao Decoction improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
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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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August 2012 in “Chinese journal of integrative medicine/Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” Both treatments for alopecia areata are equally effective and safe.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The sunscreen with two antioxidants offers quick and lasting skin protection from sun damage.
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January 2015 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” January 2026 in “RSC Medicinal Chemistry” Calanthoside may help hair growth by boosting cell proliferation.
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November 2022 in “JAMA dermatology” Some nutritional supplements may help treat hair loss with generally mild side effects.
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December 2020 in “Dermatitis” Ethnic hair products contain different allergens than nonethnic ones, with fragrance being the most common in ethnic products.
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April 2020 in “Journal of surfactants and detergents” Shampoos with sugar-derived surfactants clean hair well and are gentler than those with SLES.
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November 2016 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A tough membrane between the outer and inner layers of human hair protects it from damage.
February 2025 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Bakti Tunas Husada Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Keperawatan Analis Kesehatan dan Farmasi” Nanostructured Lipid Carriers can improve curcumin's effectiveness for treating hair loss.
August 2022 in “Indonesian Journal of Medical Chemistry and Bioinformatics” Certain herbal compounds might help prevent hair loss in menopausal women by activating Vitamin D receptors.
Anionic surfactants significantly improve the foaming of minoxidil gel shampoo.
November 2023 in “Dermatologic therapy” The scalp serum reduced scalp discomfort and symptoms without affecting skin moisture loss.
June 2022 in “Journal of Holistic and Health Sciences (Jurnal Ilmu Holistik dan Kesehatan)” Papaya seed and celery leaf powder can help maintain hair health and lasts 3 weeks.
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January 2021 in “Food & Function” Chestnut flower extract may help reduce prostate cancer growth.