23 citations
,
November 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” Certain herbal compounds, especially from bitter melon, can inhibit cancer growth and promote hair growth by blocking PAK1.
8 citations
,
April 2020 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbs might help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
76 citations
,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dermal Papilla cells are a promising tool for evaluating hair growth treatments.
July 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Shell ginger contains kavalactones that promote hair growth and have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity effects.
13 citations
,
January 2017 in “Molecules” Compounds from Alpinia zerumbet may help with hair regrowth and cancer treatment by targeting PAK1.
1 citations
,
October 2022 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Cucurbitacin helps mice grow hair by blocking a protein that stops hair growth.
18 citations
,
November 2014 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” Brazilian propolis was found to speed up hair growth in mice by increasing the growth of skin cells that form hair.
4 citations
,
April 2021 in “Majalah Farmasetika” Licorice extract shampoo with surfactants is the best for hair growth.
3 citations
,
June 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aminopterin effectively improves skin conditions but has toxic side effects that need careful monitoring.
January 2017 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Arteannuin might work against cancer and Alzheimer's by targeting neprilysin.
114 citations
,
December 1951 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aminopterin strongly suppresses epithelial tissues and can treat certain skin conditions but has significant side effects.
24 citations
,
April 2007 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Microparticles containing artocarpin extract could effectively treat hair loss and acne with minimal side effects.
2 citations
,
November 2025 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Daprodustat, combined with PAβN, could be a new antibacterial treatment.
4 citations
,
August 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Dihydroartemisinin helps reduce prostate enlargement in rats by stopping the growth of prostate cells.
6 citations
,
May 2023 in “Molecules” Cepharanthine dry powder inhalers may effectively treat acute lung injury by reducing inflammation.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cancer Therapy and Research” Artocarpus heterophyllus seed extract may help treat prostate inflammation without side effects.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Arctium lappa L. might help treat immune-related skin diseases, but more research is needed.
1 citations
,
May 2025 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” PEVIII is a promising treatment for Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis.
December 2025 in “Journal of Human Immunity” JAK inhibitors may help improve symptoms in adults with APECED.
February 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Abietic acid from pine rosin can effectively fight and reduce harmful skin microbes.
CDPDFM can improve acne symptoms in rabbit ears.
23 citations
,
June 1950 in “American journal of diseases of children” Aminopterin was somewhat effective in acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children but did not increase survival time.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATR04-484 ointment shows promise for treating skin issues from cancer therapies.
29 citations
,
November 2021 in “FEBS Open Bio” Cepharanthine analogues, especially tetrandrine, show potential for treating COVID-19.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Upadacitinib improved multiple immune-related conditions in one patient.
31 citations
,
July 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Apremilast improved symptoms in patients with severe skin conditions.
30 citations
,
December 2021 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Cepharanthine effectively reduces Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 by blocking certain cell pathways and promoting cell death.
16 citations
,
November 2018 in “The journal of pain/Journal of pain” 14,15-EET may help reduce poststroke pain by affecting certain brain proteins.
1 citations
,
March 2021 in “Phytomedicine plus” Cernitin™, a pollen extract, was found to significantly reduce pain and inflammation in rats with chronic prostatitis, suggesting it could be a useful alternative to certain anti-inflammatory drugs.
17 citations
,
October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Brepocitinib effectively reduces inflammation and improves symptoms in cicatricial alopecia with good safety.