19 citations
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December 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dihydroxyacetone in self-tanning lotion helped reduce sun-related skin issues in a woman with variegate porphyria.
February 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology” Shikonin, a small molecule, speeds up burn wound healing and hair growth by activating the PI3K/Akt pathway.
35 citations
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November 1989 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Epitestosterone may act as a weak antiandrogen and can inhibit an enzyme involved in testosterone metabolism.
10 citations
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February 2008 in “International Journal of Andrology” A combination of nanomilled oral testosterone and dutasteride normalized testosterone levels in men with low testosterone and is safe for short-term use.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Altered lipid pathways in diabetic women may cause premature greying.
June 2026 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” 14 citations
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June 2011 in “Steroids” New compounds may help treat prostate issues without affecting androgen receptors.
26 citations
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May 2013 in “Marine Drugs” Ishige sinicola, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and boosting important cell growth.
November 2016 in “Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)” Dendrobium sabin flower extract may help reduce skin aging from UV exposure.
March 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Medicamento” The hair tonic from Usada Bali plants increased hair growth without irritating the skin.
8 citations
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September 2021 in “EMBO Molecular Medicine” A new small peptide may help hair growth by activating a specific receptor and should be tested in humans.
54 citations
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November 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Females with 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency have less body hair, no acne, normal fertility, and delayed menarche.
January 2004 in “Banca y finanzas: Revista profesional de gestión financiera” Androgens increase pigmentation in certain hamster skin areas, but estrogens can reverse this effect.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Higher DHT levels are linked to fewer hypogonadism symptoms in men with normal testosterone levels.
January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanocarriers like liposomes and cyclodextrins improve how angiotensin-(1-7) is delivered in the body.
7 citations
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August 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” 1 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” The plant extract and minoxidil both reduce hair loss by lowering specific gene expressions.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Lithium and zinc together can reverse hair loss by targeting specific cells.
January 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Botox can help prevent hair loss by blocking cell death in scalp cells.
2 citations
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October 2001 in “Analytical Sciences” A new compound that could treat various androgen-related conditions was created and analyzed.
24 citations
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November 2015 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Nitroxide drugs can safely and effectively treat age-related diseases like macular degeneration and cardiovascular issues.
Baicalin may effectively treat hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase.
Diethylpropion helps with weight loss but can interact dangerously with antidepressants and rarely causes hair loss.
10 citations
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March 2016 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Using A132 hair dye with sunlight can cause skin damage and hair loss.
33 citations
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May 1984 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Liposomes are not better than acetone for applying DHT on skin.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The lotion with specific plant extracts effectively increased hair growth and improved hair cycle in subjects after 3 months.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C” Ishige sinicola extract helps bone-building cells grow and mature, which could aid in treating osteoporosis.
9 citations
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July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.
January 2019 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dutasteride improved both hair loss and acne in two young men.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare adrenal tumor in a woman only made DHEA-S, causing hair thinning, and was removed, fixing the hormone level.