April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Paris polyphylla saponins may effectively treat acne due to their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Eriocitrin and silymarin might be effective for hair loss treatment and need more research.
January 2023 in “Health science reports” French maritime pine bark extract significantly increased hair density in menopausal women.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Rosemary-based gel with metformin may effectively treat hair loss like minoxidil.
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September 2014 in “Neuroscience Letters” Metformin protects hair cells in lab tests but not in live animals.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Methimazole can cause severe low platelet count in Graves' disease patients, so monitoring and alternative treatments are important.
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July 2023 in “Plants” Datura metel leaf extracts help heal wounds effectively.
Electrical stimulation with minoxidil boosts hair cell growth.
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June 2018 in “Life Sciences” Diabetex improves diabetic wound healing better than metformin.
Astragalus extract may help with hair regrowth.
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October 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Applying InlB321/15 to wounds sped up healing in mice.
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June 2017 in “Irish veterinary journal” The deltamethrin solution effectively and safely treats and prevents lice in horses for up to one month.
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July 2018 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” A three-year-old girl has hair loss despite treatment with selenium sulfide shampoo and anti-fungal medication.
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September 2012 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” Higher protein diets with DL-methionine improve mink hair growth and fur quality.
January 2021 in “Figshare” Metformin helps regenerate hair follicles in lab conditions.
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January 2010 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Sodium silicate helped mouse hair grow similarly to a known hair growth treatment.
July 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation” Adding vitamin D to metformin lowers blood sugar more than metformin alone in type 2 diabetes.
September 2018 in “Translational andrology and urology” MOTILIPERM may help treat male infertility by reducing stress in cells.
Ganoderma lucidum extract and microneedle therapy promote hair growth in mice.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.
October 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Topical metformin gel is as effective and safe as steroids for treating alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The dog's condition improved after 21 days of treatment.
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July 2022 in “Problemy èndokrinologii” Metformin, a diabetes drug, may also help fight cancer, but more research is needed to understand how.