4 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Botulinum toxin may help hair loss by increasing blood flow and reducing harmful factors.
36 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.
48 citations
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April 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
8 citations
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December 2021 in “BMJ neurology open” Sodium selenate was found to be safe and possibly slows Alzheimer's progression, but more research is needed.
13 citations
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October 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Eclipta alba extract may help treat obesity by blocking fat cell formation and lowering blood lipid levels.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Laminaria japonica and Cistanche tubulosa extracts combined may effectively promote hair growth.
14 citations
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August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combining light therapy, acid, and microneedling improves hair regrowth in stubborn hair loss cases.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
February 2025 in “Global Academic Journal of Pharmacy and Drug Research” Beetroot extract may help treat hair loss naturally with fewer side effects.
34 citations
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April 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
February 2024 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” Eclipta alba shows promise for treating various health issues and needs more research.
Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride and dutasteride are the most effective treatments for male and female pattern hair loss, but study quality varies.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Onion juice is most effective for hair regrowth, while garlic, ginger, and clove support scalp health.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Many women's hair growth products contain harmful ingredients, but eco-friendly options are available.
November 2023 in “Research Portal Denmark” Baricitinib shows promise for severe alopecia areata but isn't a cure and has side effects.
15 citations
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July 2009 in “Biomedical Chromatography” A reliable method was developed to measure aristolochic acid-I in rat blood.
January 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” The hydrogel helps reduce scarring and improve wound healing by releasing salvianolic acid B in acidic conditions.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Periplaneta americana extract helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata by reducing inflammation and balancing skin bacteria.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” JAK inhibitors and combination therapies show promise for treating severe alopecia areata.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Nanocarriers could improve hair loss treatments by delivering drugs directly to hair follicles.
April 2021 in “Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications/Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications ” Repeated use of protein hair conditioner with heat or gamma irradiation can harm skin and hair health in rats.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Daprodustat, combined with PAβN, could be a new antibacterial treatment.
Enzymatic synthesis improved the water solubility of the flavonoid baicalin, which may help treat hair loss conditions.
Fragrant pandan leaf extract can inhibit dandruff-causing fungus, especially at higher concentrations.
40 citations
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July 2023 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Targeted protein degraders show promise in treating cancer but need to target more diverse proteins.
January 2025 in “Green energy and technology” November 2014 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” There's a need for safe, plant-based hair loss treatments due to limited options and side effects of current drugs.
April 2008 in “Blackwell Publishing Ltd eBooks” AGA causes permanent hair loss; minoxidil helps men, finasteride helps men, minoxidil somewhat helps women, estrogens/antiandrogens lack evidence for women.
34 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports” Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp are rare, treatable, and often resolve with doxycycline or on their own.