December 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” A man developed myasthenia gravis after alopecia areata, and treatment improved his symptoms and stopped hair loss.
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May 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” A man with multiple autoimmune diseases developed liver injury from azathioprine, but his liver improved after stopping the drug.
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April 2018 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” Certain Ayurvedic herbs may help manage premature greying of hair.
April 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Polygonum multiflorum may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and stress, and boosting melanin.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Herbal therapies may help with hair loss but need more scientific validation.
Using Arabidopsis thaliana to produce KGF-2 is a promising, cost-effective method for hair growth and wound healing products.
January 2025 in “Farmaciâ Kazahstana” Androgenetic alopecia is more common in men and varies by population, with treatments explored in the review.
July 2017 in “Journal of Young Pharmacists” Nothopanax scutellarium leaves can promote hair growth but may mildly irritate the skin.
February 2026 in “Materials” Hops can reduce skin irritation and are effective in cosmetics.
June 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Aesthetic mesotherapy can improve the appearance of the face and hair.
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.
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August 2022 in “Plant Signaling & Behavior” Growth media with sucrose and gelrite significantly enhance Arabidopsis root hair growth.
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March 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ebastine may help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
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April 2025 in “Antioxidants” Alpha-ketoglutarate protects rabbit skin cells from oxidative damage by activating a specific cell pathway.
May 2025 in “Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences” Adiantum capillus-veneris has many health benefits, including fighting bacteria, reducing inflammation, and helping with hair loss and infections.
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December 2016 in “KSBB Journal” The herbal medicine promotes hair growth and could be an effective treatment.
October 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)”
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March 2012 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” The genus Sophora has compounds with potential health benefits and could lead to new drugs, but more research is needed to understand their effects and safety.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 7.5% DEET lotion is more effective and safe at repelling mosquitoes than rosemary, citronella, and lemongrass lotions.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More people are becoming allergic to natural products like propolis and marigold, especially women.
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February 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Reducing micro-inflammation didn't change hair growth patterns in AGA.
Baricitinib helps regrow hair in teens with severe alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “South African journal of botany” Eclipta alba has anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a potential ingredient for cosmetics.
22 citations
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June 2021 in “Plants” Sterculia foetida seed extract shows promise for therapeutic use due to its anti-inflammatory and pain-relief properties.
June 2017 in “Journal of Traditional and Folk Practices” Tribes in Kerala and Tamil Nadu use Begonia malabarica for various health issues.
January 2021 in “Natural Products Chemistry & Research” Combining Datura metel leaf and flower extracts can enhance hair growth without skin irritation.
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February 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” Impatiens plants have health-promoting compounds and are used for natural food coloring, but more research is needed to understand their full benefits.
Houttuynia cordata and Calendula officinalis extracts may promote hair growth without harming cells.
October 2025 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Andrographolide from Andrographis paniculata promotes hair growth and could be a natural treatment for hair loss.
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July 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with bullous pemphigoid had an allergic reaction to azathioprine, but got better with alternative treatments.