December 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Natural treatments like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
17 citations
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February 1989 in “Fertility and sterility” Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Nutritional supplements with natural DHT inhibitors are effective for treating androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” Eating Cheonggukjang improved eyebrow length, thickness, and reduced damage in middle-aged women.
April 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” Ayurvedic treatment improved symptoms and reduced TSH levels in a hypothyroidism patient.
20 citations
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January 2013 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” TGPC plus CGT is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
March 2016 in “The Journal of Urology” The discovery of 5α-reductase deficiency in guevedoces led to the development of important urologic medications.
5 citations
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September 2019 in “Medical Sains Jurnal Ilmiah Kefarmasian” The gel with green tea and gotukola may help hair growth.
December 2023 in “Advances in Integrative Medicine” Boswellia sacra helped improve pilonidal sinus symptoms in one case.
4 citations
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September 2018 in “Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali” Researchers concluded that "spigo nardo" is the Himalayan plant Nardostachys jatamansi, used historically in medicine and cosmetics, now critically endangered.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Cacumen Platycladi oil promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
11 citations
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March 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Ginsenoside compound K shows promise for treating metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity.
119 citations
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June 2021 in “Heliyon” Licorice has many health benefits but should be used carefully due to possible side effects.
March 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” The F2 Emulgel with Tridax procumbens extract showed good physical properties and antimicrobial effectiveness for wound healing.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ridge gourd may promote healthy hair growth and delay graying.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ridge gourd may promote healthy hair growth and delay graying.
25 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
January 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly” Dutasteride is more effective for male pattern baldness than finasteride, and black cohosh extract BNO 1055 is as effective as conjugated estrogens in treating postmenopausal symptoms, with added benefits in reducing sweating and mental symptoms.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Compounds from Pterocarpus indicus may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia by stopping cell growth.
January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Kabīkaj has potential medicinal benefits for skin conditions but is less used now due to availability issues.
23 citations
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November 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” Certain herbal compounds, especially from bitter melon, can inhibit cancer growth and promote hair growth by blocking PAK1.
November 2024 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” Garlic chives have many health benefits and potential for drug development.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
10 citations
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February 1976 in “The Journal of Dermatology” γ‐Oryzanol ointment increases sebaceous gland activity and sebum production.
7 citations
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February 2013 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Licorice root extract may promote hair growth in female rats.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Reproduction, Fertility and Development” Birth control pills increase certain receptor activities in female gerbil prostate glands and can lead to prostate changes.
January 2022 in “Food Science and Technology” The herbal mixture could potentially improve hair loss.
8 citations
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August 2021 in “Aging” Berberine may reduce prostate enlargement by blocking inflammation.
1 citations
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December 2011 in “Arzneimittelforschung” CB-03-04 shows promise as a treatment for prostate issues due to its strong anti-androgen effects.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” The herbal mix (Biochanin A, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, and Ginseng Extracts) and the 3% Minoxidil solution are equally effective in treating hair loss, but the herbal mix has fewer side effects.