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August 2008 in “Toxicology Letters” High doses of minoxidil can harm marmoset hearts and kidneys, possibly affecting humans similarly.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Pain” Finasteride boosts morphine's pain relief and prevents tolerance and withdrawal in rats.
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December 2019 in “World rabbit science” High doses of cobalt stopped hair growth in rabbits.
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January 2025 in “Letters in Drug Design & Discovery” Ozonated olive oil may effectively treat fungal skin infections.
Finasteride treatment increased blood volume and reduced vessel leakiness in beagle prostates.
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January 2016 in “Chemical sciences journal” Tridax procumbens plant extracts, especially from ethanol, have strong antibacterial effects and contain beneficial compounds like flavonoids and tannins.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review” Glyphaea brevis and Monodora myristica can protect against finasteride's harmful effects on blood and oxidative stress in male rats.
Eclipta alba can be used in products to treat hair loss.
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August 1995 in “The journal of experimental zoology/Journal of experimental zoology” Melatonin treatment made ferrets grow their fur earlier and affected their breeding time.
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July 2005 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” BRL 7660, once studied for male contraception, showed promise as an acne treatment but was not developed further due to competing drugs.
Neem leaf extract combined with eucalyptus and lemongrass oils can effectively treat Tinea capitis.
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March 2012 in “Arab Journal of Urology” Certain drugs can reduce bladder muscle contractions, potentially helping treat bladder diseases.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Sonidegib effectively treated basal cell carcinoma in a patient with lupus without worsening lupus symptoms.
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July 1992 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Herbal products can be dangerous and cause serious health issues.
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June 2020 in “Processes” Geranium sibiricum may help manage diabetic complications by inhibiting a key enzyme.
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June 2017 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” Eclipta alba leaves have compounds that can fight certain harmful bacteria.
January 2020 in “Ayurline: IJ-RIM” Bhrungraj extract showed strong potential to fight liver cancer cells.
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Compounds from certain trees used by First Nations people show potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” The HPTLC method is effective and accurate for measuring linoleic and oleanolic acid in Eclipta alba.
Baricitinib helps keep hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes regrown for 3 years in most people with severe hair loss.
The treatment was ineffective in humans.
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October 1997 in “Planta Medica” Certain compounds from Stephania cepharantha help hair cell growth.
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August 2022 in “Yakugaku zasshi” Using a steam towel, l-menthol, and carpronium before applying minoxidil nanoparticles can increase its absorption and potentially improve hair growth.
May 2025 in “REVISTA DA ASSOCIAÇÂO DE FARMÁCIAS VIVAS” The serum is effective, safe, and stable for skincare.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Linalool in personal care products may contribute to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells and triggering harmful immune responses.