May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” Surgical removal of an adrenal tumor resolved hormonal issues in a young woman.
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August 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” Excessive male hormones in women cause symptoms like unwanted hair growth, and treatment requires careful medical evaluation.
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June 1983 in “Cancer” A six-drug treatment for metastatic breast cancer showed promising results with low side effects, especially in premenopausal women.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss is a common side effect of hormone treatments for cancer.
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October 2003 Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
January 2024 in “Biological & clinical sciences research journal” Apigenin, found in plants and vegetables, has many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects.
August 2025 in “Nutrients” Ageratum conyzoides extract promotes hair growth and regrowth.
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May 2002 in “PubMed” LGD1069 effectively prevents breast tumors in mice without toxicity.
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October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences” Autologous growth factor concentrate therapy shows promise for treating early-stage hair loss safely and effectively.
November 2025 in “Discover Food” Catechins-rich tea extract may help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.
January 2024 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Procyanidin B2 and leucopelargonidin from Saraca asoca may help treat PCOS by balancing hormones.
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October 2008 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” Coumarin derivatives show promise as anti-estrogenic agents for treating breast cancer, with some in clinical trials.
Myrtus communis L. is effective for various health issues but may cause side effects if used improperly.
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic clinics” Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2003 in “Cochrane library” Cyproterone acetate with estradiol may subjectively improve excessive hair growth in women, but it's not clinically better than other treatments.
January 2023 in “Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology” A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.
March 2024 in “Jurnal Tata Rias” Ginger hair tonic can reduce hair loss and improve hair quality.
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August 2017 in “Cosmetics” The extract reduced sebum production and promoted hair growth.
October 2025 in “Clinical Chemistry” Juniperus communis extract enhances the effectiveness of oral cancer treatment when combined with chemotherapy.
March 2020 in “Upravlìnnâ, ekonomìka ta zabezpečennâ âkostì v farmacìï” The "Flavosterol" emulgel meets quality standards for treating hair loss.
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January 2021 in “Advances in Traditional Medicine” Kombucha black tea with MSM can effectively promote hair growth and is a natural alternative for hair loss treatment.
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February 2015 in “Mechanisms of development” Hormones and stretching both needed for nipple area skin growth in mice.
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January 2020 in “Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries” The growth of the Chamaecyparis obtusa trees in Gyeongnam Province, South Korea, was evaluated.
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January 2012 in “JBI Library of Systematic Reviews” Avemar may help in cancer treatment, but its effectiveness isn't proven yet.
October 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” The pointed gourd plant has many medicinal uses, including anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties, but some uses lack scientific proof.
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January 2001 in “Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology” Oligomeric procyanidins may help hair grow by affecting cell growth and the hair growth cycle.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Ginsenoside Rg3 combined with minoxidil was more effective in treating hair loss in mice.
Soy can improve skin and hair health and protect against sun damage.