The RNA AL136131.3 slows down hair growth and speeds up hair loss by affecting sugar breakdown in hair follicles.
1 citations
,
November 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Lotus corniculatus seed extract reduces oily skin by decreasing sebum production.
7 citations
,
February 2013 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Licorice root extract may promote hair growth in female rats.
February 2024 in “Cosmetics” The conclusion is that new plant-based treatments for hair loss may work by targeting certain enzymes.
28 citations
,
January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Serenoa repens is not proven effective for hair loss and may delay prostate cancer detection.
January 2026 in “Nature Reviews Urology” 34 citations
,
September 1997 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” RXR agonists may promote hair growth in humans.
November 2022 in “Cosmetics” Red pigmented rice, like Sang-Yod rice, could help promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
2 citations
,
March 2021 in “Andrologia” Stem cell therapy affects 15 key genes in rats with diabetes-related erectile dysfunction.
2 citations
,
February 2012 in “PubMed” Gp₄G promotes hair growth and improves skin health.
9 citations
,
July 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Over 150 new molecules with biological activities were found in traditional herbal medicines, some with potential for new drug development.
February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” CG2001 is safe and well-tolerated for treating hair loss, with fewer side effects than oral finasteride.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
6 citations
,
October 2012 in “Pediatrics” Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) may cause side effects like hot flashes in children and needs more research for safety in pediatric use.
January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” A new gene mutation causes insulin resistance in a girl and her mother.
7 citations
,
December 2020 in “Endocrine-related Cancer” The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking Oncostatin M's role in the JAK-STAT pathway can stimulate hair growth in mice.
4 citations
,
January 2011 in “Chinese Herbal Medicines” Improving wogonin's solubility greatly increases its absorption in the body.
3 citations
,
December 2000 in “PubMed” CS-891 may effectively treat hair loss by blocking enzymes in hair follicles.
2 citations
,
March 2023 in “Experimental neurology” Pregnenolone might help manage movement issues caused by Parkinson's disease treatment without reducing the medicine's effectiveness.
8 citations
,
August 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” D-004 may be a natural alternative to finasteride for treating enlarged prostate and male baldness.
42 citations
,
May 2003 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
4 citations
,
June 2021 in “Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Journal” Rat hair follicle stem cells can improve nerve repair and muscle function after injury.
5 citations
,
March 2020 in “Thoracic Cancer” CT-707 is effective and safe for treating certain Chinese lung cancer patients.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Araliadiol may promote hair growth like minoxidil without being toxic.
20 citations
,
February 2009 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” Ganoderma lucidum may help treat prostate cancer by blocking male hormones and slowing cancer cell growth.
28 citations
,
May 2018 in “Scientific reports” Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and hormone regulation in PCOS rats.
37 citations
,
November 2019 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Loliolide can boost hair growth by activating specific cell pathways.
July 2023 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” GnRH agonist effectively diagnoses and treats postmenopausal hyperandrogenism from ovarian sources.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” Centella asiatica with growth factors improves hair and scalp health.