December 2021 in “International journal of minor fruits, medicinal and aromatic plants” The document concludes that in Sri Lanka, 25 common plants are traditionally used as home remedies for various health issues due to their medicinal properties.
November 2025 in “Food Science & Nutrition” Apigenin may effectively promote hair growth for androgenetic alopecia when applied topically.
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August 2015 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” The cream with orange peel and liquorice extracts may help reduce skin aging.
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August 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Old drugs like finasteride and spironolactone are being successfully used for hair loss and skin conditions, and many other drugs show promise for new uses in dermatology.
August 2024 in “Bionatura journal :” The hydromethanolic extract of Carthamus caeruleus L. rhizome is a strong antioxidant and can kill cancer cells.
August 2024 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Decursin shows promise for treating cancer, neuroprotection, inflammation, and hair loss.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants” Plant-based ingredients are effective and safe for modern skincare products.
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September 2020 in “Andrologia” Oregano extract helps fix testis and sperm damage caused by finasteride.
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September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.
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April 2009 in “Food Chemistry” Hibiscus plant extracts may have health benefits like lowering blood pressure and protecting the heart.
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May 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” The hydrogel with a 1:3 ratio of hydroxyethyl cellulose to hyaluronic acid is effective for delivering drugs through the skin to treat acne.
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July 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.
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January 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides may help with hair growth, skin moisturization, and protection against oxidative damage.
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January 2011 in “Obstetrics and gynecology international” Red clover extract improved hair, skin, mood, sleep, and tiredness in postmenopausal women.
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February 2015 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Southeast Asian herbs show promise for skin and hair care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in cosmetics.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Botanicals like green tea extract show potential for hair growth, but more research is needed.
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November 2022 in “Protein & Cell” Quercetin significantly helps hair growth by activating hair follicles and improving blood vessel formation around them.
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July 2018 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” HO-1 helps skin health and healing but can worsen melanoma; it's a potential treatment target for skin diseases.
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July 2023 in “Horticulture research” Tiny RNA molecules help control the growth of plant hairs.
Selenium is essential for health, but too little or too much can cause serious health problems.
January 2025 in “Nanotechnology Reviews” Pumpkin seed extract can create copper oxide nanoparticles with potential antibacterial and cancer-fighting properties.
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March 2005 in “Endocrine Reviews” The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.
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December 2011 in “Advances in Urology” The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
75 citations
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January 2014 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” Jasmonic acid and its derivatives play important roles in plant health and have potential uses in medicine and agriculture.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Red ginseng may improve immunity, fatigue, memory, blood circulation, and menopausal symptoms, and is generally safe to consume.
55 citations
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September 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Different factors affect where drugs are absorbed in the small intestine, which is important for effective medication use.
55 citations
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June 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Ablative fractional resurfacing could improve how well topical drugs penetrate the skin, but more research is needed to fine-tune the method.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
30 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
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August 2014 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.