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August 2009 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The composition with carnitine, thioctic acid, and saw palmetto extract may effectively reduce inflammation in hair follicle cells.
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January 2016 in “Food & Function” Olive oil compounds may help prevent cancer in animals, but human results are mixed.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Therapies targeting the androgen receptor are being developed to treat prostate cancer and improve bone and muscle health.
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February 2019 in “JAAD case reports” Acitretin helped improve hand mobility and skin condition in a patient.
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5-Alpha reductase inhibitors help treat enlarged prostate but may cause sexual side effects.
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February 2021 in “PLoS biology” Corin helps control salt and sweat release in sweat glands.
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December 2005 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Alfatradiol (0.025%) is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss in both women and men.
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November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in customizing treatments and ensuring medication safety.
Thai plant extracts, especially Avicennia marina, can promote hair growth by inhibiting certain enzymes and boosting growth factors.
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October 2020 in “Environmental health perspectives” Five preservatives may disrupt hormone function and need more health and environmental risk assessment.
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November 2009 in “DSpace (Federal University of Santa Catarina)” Brunfelsia uniflora has good antioxidant properties and moderate antibacterial activity.
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November 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This study analyzed 7,933 adverse event reports related to aromatase inhibitors (AIs) from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System, covering data from 2004 to 2023. It identified 642 positive signals of adverse reactions, with specific concerns for each AI: anastrozole was linked to antiphospholipid syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and autoimmune pancreatitis; letrozole was associated with androgenetic alopecia, myosclerosis, and pneumonic herpes virus; exemestane was connected to infection reactivation, decreased thyroxine free, and atrial dilatation. Letrozole had the earliest onset of adverse events, followed by exemestane and anastrozole. The study underscores the importance of monitoring these adverse events in real-world clinical settings.
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February 2024 in “Peer Review” Combining rosemary oil with light therapy may improve hair loss treatment.
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March 2005 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
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January 1988 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” 0.1% piroctone olamine in hair tonics effectively treats dandruff.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” New indole-based compounds, particularly cemtirestat, show promise as dual-function drugs for diabetic complications.
January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources” Suaeda monodiana extract may help treat skin diseases due to its protective and healing properties.