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November 2017 in “Letters in drug design & discovery” Researchers identified promising inhibitors for the BRD4 protein, including finasteride and amentoflavone.
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January 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Apple extract called procyanidin B-2 was found to greatly increase hair growth.
January 2026 in “Medicine” Hejie Shengfa Decoction may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation, but more safety studies are needed.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib treatment can help regrow scalp hair and eyebrows or eyelashes in people with severe alopecia areata.
September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports” Biotin can interfere with lab tests, causing misdiagnosis.
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September 2020 in “Molecules” Quercitrin may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and improving cell health.
May 2024 in “FEBS open bio” Annurca apple extract may help treat hair loss and protect against oxidative stress.
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April 2011 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Fenugreek seed extract and micronutrients may help with hereditary hair loss.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Lower BDNF levels link to worse depression in alopecia areata patients.
September 2009 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” DHEA supplementation may improve quality of life, neuropsychological functions, and sexual satisfaction in individuals with adrenal insufficiency, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
June 2021 in “Current developments in nutrition” The LustrivaTM BH-002 supplement and hair serum improved women's hair, skin, and nail health and appearance.
February 2026 in “Preprints.org” Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve hair growth and scalp health.
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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.
August 2025 in “Animal nutrition” α-Ketoglutaric acid improves hair growth, rabbit performance, and antioxidant levels.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Pal-KCV peptide strengthens hair and reduces breakage by up to 52%.
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May 2013 in “PubMed” A new hair loss treatment with two unique ingredients improved hair growth.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation” Saengbal-eum may help hair grow on mice with removed hair.
June 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Adenosine complex helps increase hair thickness and density in hair loss.
Mealworm protein helps fat cell development and may aid in metabolic health and hair growth.
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August 2016 in “Fitoterapia” Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.
October 2021 in “Interfaces Científicas” Nutricosmetics for hair treatment often contain biotin, pyridoxine, zinc, and other nutrients, but more research and professional guidance are needed for their use.
September 2010 in “대한화장품학회지(J. Soc. Cosmet. Scientists Korea)” The study developed a reliable method to measure active ingredients in hair nourisher products using HPLC.
January 1974 in “Nippon Nōgei Kagakukaishi/Nihon Nougei Kagakkaishi” Applying L-methionine and L-serine to the skin promotes the most hair growth.
January 2025 in “Advanced Materials Interfaces” Tannic acid can reduce hair loss by 56.2% by coating hair and releasing beneficial molecules.
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November 2019 in “PubMed” Henna significantly promotes hair growth and reduces androgen levels in mice with alopecia.
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June 2020 in “Cosmetics” Broussonetia papyrifera extract helps hair growth by regulating specific proteins.
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April 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Tianeptine, an antidepressant, may prevent stress-induced hair loss in mice.
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August 2022 in “Korean journal of medicinal crop science/Han-gug yagyong jagmul hag-hoeji” BLH308, made from persimmon leaf, green tea, and sophora fruit, may help reduce hair loss by fighting oxidative stress and inflammation.
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March 2022 in “Applied sciences” Lespedeza bicolor extract promotes hair growth and increases hair follicle cell growth, potentially making it a better treatment than minoxidil.
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April 2010 in “Clinical ophthalmology” Bimatoprost is effective for growing longer, thicker, and darker eyelashes.