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February 2004 in “Biopolymers” 4-(4-Phenoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid derivatives can both increase and decrease certain types of reactive oxygen species, and may be relevant to hair loss.
Protein profiling of forehead skin can help distinguish between frontal fibrosing alopecia and androgenetic alopecia.
Mealworm protein helps fat cell development and may aid in metabolic health and hair growth.
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January 2009 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Using both TGA and DTDG in hair straightening reduces hair damage compared to using TGA alone.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” Hypochlorous acid is a safe, effective antimicrobial with potential in various medical fields, but more research is needed to improve its stability and use.
January 2025 in “Journal of Food Biochemistry” 2′‐Fucosyllactose reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth in mice.
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January 2013 in “Medicinal chemistry” The compound 4c showed strong potential as an anticancer agent.
December 2025 in “Fullerene Journal of Chemistry” Geranylgeraniol from nutmeg may effectively treat hair loss, similar to finasteride and better than minoxidil.
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August 2014 in “Steroids” Fermentation of Finasteride with Ocimum sanctum L. creates new metabolite that inhibits tyrosinase.
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May 2020 in “Clinical Phytoscience” Cuscuta reflexa leaves extract may help lower blood sugar and improve diabetes symptoms.
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September 2025 in “Physiologia” Ovalbumin–aluminum sensitization causes increased pain sensitivity and nerve changes in mice.
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April 2023 in “Antibiotics” Azelaic acid in a special gel is more effective against skin fungi than regular azelaic acid.
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June 2025 in “Fermentation” Lactic acid bacteria fermentation boosts the health benefits of Radix Angelica gigas.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AI-09 is safe, effective, and reduces wrinkles for up to 6 months.
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May 2011 in “Hormones and Behavior” Allopregnanolone, a progesterone metabolite, helps reduce restraint effects on behavior.
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October 2008 in “Journal of medicinal chemistry” PF-998425 is a new, effective, and non-phototoxic treatment for skin conditions related to androgens.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FOL-005, a hair growth promoter, acts locally on mouse skin where injected and could be a promising hair loss treatment.
April 2021 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss that mainly affects postmenopausal women, has unclear causes, and lacks evidence-based treatments.
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December 2018 in “Biomedical and pharmacology journal/Biomedical & pharmacology journal” Compound 3 protects the heart from damage by activating A1-adenosine receptors.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical patches with garlic extract effectively release allicin for hair loss treatment.
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January 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Deoxycholic acid is FDA-approved for reducing submental fat, but its mechanisms are not fully understood.
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July 2007 in “Organic Process Research & Development” Alcoholic solvent improves selectivity in key intermediate for finasteride and dutasteride synthesis.
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March 2005 in “Biotechnology and Bioengineering” A new method speeds up insulin amyloid fibril growth, useful for studying diseases.
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February 2010 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Amalaki improves health in many areas, including cholesterol, blood sugar, and liver function, with no serious side effects.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Fermented mushroom extract reduces intestinal inflammation in mice.
October 2022 in “Biomolecules” Allopregnanolone can reduce gut inflammation and normalize neurotransmitter levels after finasteride withdrawal.
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November 2018 in “Journal of pharmacological sciences” Mild exercise reduces pain in older rats through a brain chemical, while intense exercise reduces pain in all rats through a different pain-blocking process.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Li2CO3 improved skin disease in a mouse model of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia without toxicity.