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January 2023 in “Life sciences” GABA contributes to stress-related hair loss, and ginkgolide A may help treat it.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology online journal” Prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost might help grow hair on the scalp and body.
September 2006 in “Aktuelle Urologie” Combination drug therapies are more effective for high-risk BPS patients but have more side effects and costs.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Pioglitazone, Trimipramine, and Dimetindene may be repurposed to treat psoriasis.
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January 2026 in “Food Science and Human Wellness” Krill oil may help reduce prostate enlargement and growth.
May 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking DPP4 can potentially speed up hair growth and regeneration, especially after injury or in cases of hair loss.
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August 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil may promote hair growth by mimicking a natural body chemical.
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Activating ER-β, not ER-α, improves skin cell growth and wound healing.
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
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September 2001 in “PubMed” ONO-3403 effectively reduces mouse skin tumor growth without side effects.
April 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” PDRN from trout sperm helps skin and hair regeneration but is costly and complex to produce.
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October 2009 in “The FASEB journal” TRH stimulates human hair growth and extends the hair growth phase.
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May 2021 in “Marine Drugs” PDRN, derived from salmon sperm, shows promise in healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and regenerating tissues, but more research is needed to understand its mechanisms and improve its use.
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May 2019 in “Life Sciences” Ginsenoside Rb1 from Panax ginseng helps mink hair grow by activating certain cell signals.
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March 2017 in “Al-Mi’galaẗ al-sa'udiyaẗ lī-ulum al-ḥayaẗ” Leonuri Herba alkaloids may help treat hormone-induced enlarged prostate in rats.
May 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” Triphenylphosphine oxide can increase oil production and reduce inflammation in skin cells without affecting TRPM5.
Hit15 shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment by reducing virus infection and inflammation.
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August 2017 in “Physiological Research” Setipiprant may reduce inflammation by blocking an enzyme called aldose reductase.
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July 2010 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Prolactin may play a significant role in skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin and hair disorders.
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November 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP therapy works better than minoxidil for treating hair loss.
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November 2006 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.
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December 2013 in “Molecules” N13-substituted evodiamine derivatives improved anticancer activity and solubility, showing promise for drug development.
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March 2006 in “Journal of medical ethics” PRP injections may be an effective treatment for severe hair loss.
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September 2000 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Benzo[c]quinolizin-3-ones are effective nonsteroidal inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase 1.
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