May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Biochanin A from soy is a promising and safe candidate for treating hair loss.
January 2026 in “Open Science Framework” Biochanin A from soy is a promising and safe candidate for treating hair loss.
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March 2023 in “Resources” Solid-state fermentation is an eco-friendly way to extract valuable compounds from agro-wastes for use in various industries.
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November 2016 in “Pharmaceutics” The hair follicle pathway significantly affects how easily water-loving chemicals pass through the skin.
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April 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” KF19418 promotes hair growth similarly to minoxidil but is not better in live mice.
June 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Combining multiple ingredients is the most effective treatment for hyperpigmentation.
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July 2018 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Thyroid hormones and androgens affect gene expression in frog reproductive organs differently between males and females.
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March 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Chemicals called 4-(alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitrile derivatives can potentially reduce oil production on skin, which could help treat conditions like acne and hair loss.
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February 2014 in “Toxicology Letters” Coumarin derivatives cause skin irritation, but coumarin itself does not.
December 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Araliadiol may help reduce skin aging and inflammation without killing cells.
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January 1988 in “Contact Dermatitis” Some patients using Minoxidil for baldness developed allergic skin reactions.
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April 2007 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Microparticles containing artocarpin extract could effectively treat hair loss and acne with minimal side effects.
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May 2006 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” No FDA-approved treatments for chemotherapy-induced hair loss existed in 2006; more research was needed.
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Two non-steroidal antiandrogens, RU 58841 and RU 56187, form a common metabolite at different rates, which may influence their effects; RU 56187 could be used for prostate cancer treatment and RU 58841 for acne treatment.
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May 1999 in “Food and chemical toxicology” Procyanidin B-2 is safe to use on skin as a hair growth product.
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July 2018 in “PubMed” The treatment is safe and very effective for hair growth in Asian men with minimal side effects.
November 2025 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing and treating acrodermatitis enteropathica effectively.
July 2024 in “Journal Archives of Health” Woolly hair is a rare genetic condition with no effective treatments.
March 2024 in “Journal of integral sciences” Rosemary oil may promote hair growth and is a natural alternative to minoxidil.
Encapsulating hair loss drugs in cyclodextrins improves their solubility and reduces scalp irritation.
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March 2017 in “Natural Product Research” Researchers found eight natural compounds and essential oils in the Italian plant Bituminaria basaltica, which are typical for its genus and known for bioactivity.
March 2009 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” Herbal extract mixtures may speed up hair growth and could help treat baldness.
April 2007 in “한방재활의학과학회지” Saengbal-eum promotes hair growth similarly to Minoxidil and could be used for alopecia treatment.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Potential compounds may inhibit hair loss by targeting a non-androgen pathway.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” 17-β-Estradiol applied to the skin stops hair growth, while ICI 182 780 helps hair grow in mice.
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July 2007 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” ISCK03 stops melanin production in human melanoma cells and lightens skin color in mice and guinea pigs.
20 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cannabinoids might help with skin diseases and hair growth, but more research is needed.
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May 2020 in “Biomolecules” Spironolactone, a heart and liver drug, has new uses including cancer treatment, viral infection prevention, and skin condition improvement.
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June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
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August 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Propylene glycol and ethanol increase finasteride skin absorption, sodium lauryl sulfate doesn't.