Padina arborescens and its component MOGG may help prevent hair loss through several actions, including blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
22 citations
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May 2003 in “Planta Medica” Torilin from Torilis japonica can inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase but is less effective than finasteride.
Fructus Ligustri Lucidi water extract helps hair growth by promoting cell survival and activating specific pathways.
November 2023 in “Cell Biology International” Tiny particles from umbilical cord stem cells may help hair grow back in a type of hair loss.
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman's hair turned gray and fell out after starting a cancer drug called imatinib mesylate.
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May 2013 in “Marine Drugs” Ishige sinicola, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and boosting important cell growth.
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March 2012 in “Fitoterapia” Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
January 2026 in “Magazine Portal Bibliotech Digital (Universidad Nacional de Colombia)” Rosemary extracts promote more hair growth than 5% minoxidil.
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November 2016 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract is safe, has strong antioxidants, and effectively heals wounds.
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April 2007 in “Neuroscience” Reducing neurosteroid levels worsens brain injury in fetal sheep.
Almond and sunflower seed tofu is high in protein and marketed for diets and vegetarians.
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January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Eflornithine cream effectively reduces women's unwanted facial hair but hair returns if treatment stops.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Edelweiss extract may help prevent hair loss and increase hair density.
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April 2021 in “Clinical Phytoscience” Chitrak is a medicinal plant with health benefits like fighting microbes, reducing inflammation, and promoting hair growth, but it can be toxic and needs more research.
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October 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Sulforaphane from broccoli can help protect skin from sun damage.
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October 2022 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Cucurbitacin helps mice grow hair by blocking a protein that stops hair growth.
March 2022 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Ayurvedic treatment with local herbal applications successfully regrew hair in a patient with alopecia areata.
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January 2015 in “PubMed” Ultrasound biomicroscopy is useful for viewing hair follicles in alopecia areata.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Jamogenin and other compounds may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Recombinant Filaggrin-2 microneedles effectively promote hair growth and repair in hair loss.
January 2026 in “Food and Feed Research” Bananas have many health benefits, including treating diarrhea, diabetes, and colds.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Red and black pop bean extracts protect against UV radiation and promote hair growth.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” Bitter Apple has various medicinal uses, including treating tumors, skin conditions, ulcers, asthma, jaundice, and rheumatism.
8 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Research in Pharmacy” Compounds from turmeric and bitter show strong potential as antiviral agents against the influenza A virus.
Bitter melon leaves extract, especially at 10% concentration, promotes hair growth effectively.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Tridax procumbens is a promising herb for developing safe, affordable plant-based medicines.
13 citations
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Garlic chive extract helped mice grow more hair by increasing a specific growth factor.
1 citations
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December 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” Combining ficlatuzumab and gefitinib can cause severe scarring hair loss.
April 2025 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Aloe vera and celery extract in microemulsion form significantly improve hair growth.