Baricitinib helped treat a man's beard hair loss when steroids didn't work.
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March 2022 in “Molecules” 5-Bromo-3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde could potentially help hair growth by activating certain cell pathways and inhibiting others.
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February 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Ebastine may promote hair regrowth by increasing cell growth through the ERK pathway.
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December 2019 in “World rabbit science” High doses of cobalt stopped hair growth in rabbits.
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June 2014 in “Vìsnik farmacìï” A medicinal cosmetic product for treating Androgenetic Alopecia was developed using plant-based substances, Saw palmetto and Japanese Sophora, with pumpkin seed oil and stabilizers like Carbopol, sodium alginate, xanthan gum, Tween-20 and cetyl alcohol.
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January 2007 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Black pepper leaf extract contains compounds that can block testosterone effects and promote hair growth.
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January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Citrullus colocynthis extract is effective for hair growth, comparable to minoxidil.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Hyaluronic acid microneedles with herbal extracts may effectively promote hair growth for treating hair loss.
January 2010 in “Journal of Oriental Medicine” Phellodendri Cortex Extract may help treat enlarged prostate.
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May 2025 in “PLoS ONE” The combination of Rhynchosia nulubilis and Polygonum multiflorum extracts may effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The gel with icariin speeds up wound healing, reduces scarring, and helps hair growth by controlling BMP4 signaling. It also reduces inflammation and improves wound quality in mice, adapts to different wound shapes, and gradually releases icariin to aid healing. It also prevents too much collagen and myofibroblast formation during skin healing.
Houttuynia cordata and Calendula officinalis extracts may promote hair growth without harming cells.
Baricitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in severe alopecia with minimal side effects.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” ROOT HAIR SPECIFIC 10 (RHS10) reduces the length of root hairs in Arabidopsis plants.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research” Tridax procumbens may help treat diabetes.
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October 2017 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Licorice extract hair tonics are effective and safe for hair growth, except for mild eye irritation at the lowest concentration.
February 2022 in “Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge” The medicated hair oil controls dandruff and promotes hair growth.
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August 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Eclipta alba leaf extract shows strong antibacterial effects against certain bacteria but not tuberculosis.
Bacopa monniera promotes hair growth, enhances memory, and helps with inflammation and stomach issues.
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October 2018 in “Revista de Chimie” Nettle contains quercetin, a promising antioxidant and anti-aging agent.
August 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Shiitake extract improves skin health by enhancing vitamin D receptor activity.
April 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” The F2 Emulgel with Tridax procumbens extract showed the best qualities for healing wounds.
December 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Certain herbs like stinging nettle, Indian gooseberry, and St. John's Wort can help improve hair growth and health.
May 2019 in “Ukraïnsʹkij bìofarmacevtičnij žurnal” The cream-mask and gel-mask with certain plant extracts improved hair growth in rats similar to a common hair growth treatment.
Aloe vera hair tonic with 10% and 15% concentrations effectively promoted hair growth in male rats.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Tianma Gouteng decoction may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
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December 2021 in “Molecules” Certain compounds in three Polynesian plants may help hair growth.
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March 2015 in “Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences” Rice bran extract caused moderate skin irritation but no eye irritation, while a diluted essence was not irritating to skin and only slightly to guinea pigs.
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January 2015 in “Clinical Nutrition Research” MK-R7 supplement with Cistanche Tubulosa and Laminaria Japonica extracts improved hair density and scalp health without adverse effects.
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Eclipta prostrata extract may help with memory and diabetes due to its antioxidant and enzyme-inhibiting properties.