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July 2020 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The banana corm extract shampoos are stable and may effectively promote hair growth.
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June 2016 in “Korean journal of veterinary research” Emodin may help hair grow similarly to minoxidil and could treat baldness.
March 2026 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Aloe vera is effective and safe for skin and hair care.
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January 2017 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” Antroquinonol may help prevent skin depigmentation by suppressing certain immune cells.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Natural Products” A new compound from a sponge strongly inhibits an enzyme linked to male-pattern hair loss without being toxic at low levels.
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January 2017 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Certain compounds, especially those with a propionic substituent, could potentially be new treatments for hair loss and similar disorders.
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February 1993 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
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September 2000 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Benzo[c]quinolizin-3-ones are effective nonsteroidal inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase 1.
June 1993 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” Hexahydrobenzo[f]quinolines are effective at blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase.
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February 1998 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Some newly made compounds can block an enzyme linked to hair loss and prostate growth, with one in particular being very selective.
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November 2004 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” New compounds were made that effectively block enzymes related to prostate issues and hair loss.
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June 2001 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” Changing the C-ring structure in certain compounds can make them better at blocking a specific human enzyme.
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December 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Phenolic compounds from Quercus acutissima leaves, especially casuarinin, may help treat acne.
August 2025 in “Annals of Medicine” Mycophenolate mofetil may safely help restore skin color in depigmentation conditions.
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy can help identify hydroquinone-induced skin issues, avoiding invasive biopsies.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
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April 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Copper-quercetin complexes could be effective in treating cancer, infections, and promoting bone healing.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Quercitrin may help treat Alzheimer's by boosting brain cell signaling without causing tumors.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Akebia quinata and Akebia trifoliata have many health benefits and potential medical uses.
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April 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Antimalarial drugs, especially chloroquine, can effectively treat granuloma annulare.
September 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Quercetin nanocrystal gel shows promise for hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline compounds are great for stable, pure blue hair dye.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” A substance called TCQA could potentially darken hair by activating certain genes and increasing melanin.
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May 2023 in “Molecules” Polygoni Cuspidati Rhizoma et Radix contains compounds that inhibit certain enzymes.
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September 2013 in “Current medicinal chemistry” HAC and BAC improve skin targeting and reduce diffusion without causing irritation.
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hom Thong banana peels can help reduce skin pigmentation by inhibiting melanin production.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new molecule was found to be a safe and effective skin lightener and anti-aging product.