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August 2020 in “Parasitology” Tea tree oil is more effective for treating human demodicosis than other treatments.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and sublingual apomorphine quickly improves Parkinson's symptoms.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Brimonidine is effective for reducing facial redness in skin conditions and has potential for broader dermatological uses.
May 2008 in “10th European Congress of Endocrinology” 3 citations
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November 1998 in “PubMed” 
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April 2015 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) doesn't affect rat skin cell growth, but it does change cell cycle, protein levels, and other cell functions, potentially shortening hair growth cycle.
January 2005 in “国外医药：植物药分册” African plum is linked to treating BPH and has economic benefits.
June 2023 in “Sri Lanka Journal of Menopause” 
July 2024 in “Jurnal Adiguna Pengabdian Masyarakat.” The community learned to make hair masks from peppermint leaves, improving hair care knowledge and potentially boosting the local economy.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi dan Herbal” Meniran leaf extract pomade with 10% concentration effectively stimulates hair growth in rabbits.