November 2025 in “Journal of Sleep Research” Iron levels are linked to sleep apnea severity, especially in women with hair loss.
9 citations
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February 2019 in “BMC cancer” M30 is a promising treatment for preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “The Journal of nutrition, health & aging” Higher hair levels of zinc and chromium were linked to less cognitive decline in very old people.
7 citations
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August 2025 in “Plants” Selenium from plants is beneficial and safer for health.
5 citations
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February 2020 in “European Food Research and Technology” African baobab fruit is a good source of antioxidants and micronutrients, but too much can cause laxative effects.
Fructus Psoraleae may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-α reductase and affecting the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway.
24 citations
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November 2023 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Metal ions can help treat heart diseases by protecting cells and repairing tissues.
The levels of zinc, vitamin D, ferritin, and selenium are different in people with androgenic alopecia compared to a control group.
4 citations
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH” Antioxidants, like catalase, are crucial for keeping hair follicles alive.
22 citations
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October 2001 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
May 2024 in “KIU journal of health science” Kolaviron and quercetin may help treat prostate issues.
August 2024 in “Latin American Journal of Development” 5α-reductase enzymes are crucial in certain disorders, and while treatment advances exist, more research on SRD5A3 is needed.
March 1963 in “Sangyo Igaku” Women generally have higher levels of iron, copper, and zinc in their hair than men, with differences increasing with age.
28 citations
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February 2008 in “PubMed” Low iron levels are linked to more hair loss in non-menopausal women.
93 citations
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January 2009 in “PubMed” Low iron levels are linked to hair loss in women.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Cutis” Low ferritin levels can indicate iron deficiency as a cause of hair loss.
17 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” A new nanoagent effectively kills bacteria and speeds up wound healing.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Certain hydroxycinnamate derivatives may effectively inhibit enzymes linked to hair loss with low toxicity.
Matriptase-2 helps control iron levels by suppressing hepcidin, and its deficiency can cause iron-deficiency anemia.
18 citations
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October 1986 in “PubMed” Alpha-tocopherol does not prevent hair loss from doxorubicin.
February 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Retinoic acid reduces cell damage from oxidative stress.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “IOP conference series. Materials science and engineering” The best extraction method for Gleditschia fera fruit yields high saponin content and strong antioxidant activity.
January 2026 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Dogs have more iron and copper in their hair than cats, and outdoor animals have higher iron levels.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” No significant difference in iron deficiency between women with or without hair loss.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in urology” The new saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and may be as good as standard treatments.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” 5α-reductase inhibitors can interfere with doping tests by masking banned substances.
4 citations
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January 1994 in “Yakugaku zasshi” EPC-K is stable except at very acidic pH or when exposed to sunlight, and it can decompose in low ethanol concentrations.
PMEE may help reverse greying hair by boosting melanin production.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Certain compounds, especially those with a propionic substituent, could potentially be new treatments for hair loss and similar disorders.
37 citations
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December 2003 in “Reproductive Toxicology” The assay effectively detects hormonal activity of certain chemicals.