December 2018 in “Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences” Some plants like Eclipta alba, Nardostachys jatamansi, and Rumex japonicus may help hair growth.
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's increased facial hair and hair loss were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, cured by surgery.
July 2014 in “Planta Medica” Eclipta alba may help with antiaging by improving mitochondrial function.
September 2023 in “Cutis” A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
June 2025 in “Universities Journal of Phytochemistry and Ayurvedic Heights” Eclipta alba has more wedelolactone, but Wedelia chinensis is better at fighting bacteria.
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May 1991 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Oral etretinate improved hair length and reduced beading in monilethrix.
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May 2003 in “Planta Medica” Torilin from Torilis japonica can inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase but is less effective than finasteride.
January 2016 in “Journal of chemical and pharmaceutical research” Angiopteris evecta extracts significantly promote hair growth in rabbits.
November 2020 in “AACE clinical case reports” A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.
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May 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa mainly affects the nose, with many tiny hairs in one follicle, possibly influenced by hormones and sunlight.
September 2024 in “Revista Científica de Salud BIOSANA” Cetirizine may help treat hair loss safely by reducing scalp inflammation.
January 2025 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia causes permanent hair loss and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil or hair transplantation.
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April 2019 in “Pharmaceutical sciences and research” The lotion with menthol promotes more hair growth than the one without menthol.
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October 2024 in “BMJ Case Reports” Fertility-preserving surgery can help women with early-stage Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors conceive naturally.
June 2022 in “Jurnal Health Sains” Certain plant extracts may help treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
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August 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” Merremia peltata leaf extract, particularly the bufotalinin compound, shows potential for treating hair loss.
Hibiscus leaf extract in hair tonic promotes hair growth effectively.
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August 2011 in “Lasers in medical science” The 755-nm alexandrite laser effectively and quickly treats trichostasis spinulosa with minimal pain and no side effects.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Using Cetirizine 1% cream daily can significantly improve hair growth and thickness in men with hair loss, and it's safe to use.
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August 2018 in “Scientific reports” Claudin-1 is important for the barrier function and growth of hair.
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July 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clobetasol propionate ointment can help some people with total hair loss regrow hair.
January 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Oral minoxidil may help improve fragile hair.
January 2021 in “Indian journal of veterinary pathology” A 15-year-old female labrador had a large ovarian tumor removed.
December 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” Ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata in patients 12 and older with fewer side effects.
January 2017 in “International journal of science and research” Trichotillomania is a chronic hair-pulling disorder, more common in females, treated with therapy and sometimes medication.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Bhringraj is beneficial for treating various health issues like hair loss and liver disorders.
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October 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” Recognizing congenital triangular alopecia is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
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January 2011 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi” Tinea incognito in Iran commonly affects adults and mimics other skin conditions.
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March 2012 in “Fitoterapia” Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.