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January 2019 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Korean medicine treatments for alopecia often show partial improvement but need more research for standardized guidelines.
September 2025 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Herbal drugs show promise for treating alopecia with fewer side effects, but standardization is challenging.
Traditional Korean medicine uses methods like acupuncture and herbs for abnormal hair growth, and combining these with modern technology could improve cosmetology.
January 2014 in “韓方眼耳鼻咽喉皮膚科學會誌 = The journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology” Thread embedding and herbal acupuncture improved a case of female pattern hair loss.
August 2025 in “Romanian Journal of Rheumatology” Early diagnosis and treatment of SLE are crucial to prevent severe complications.
19 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies” A plant extract was found to effectively block an enzyme related to male hormone-related diseases.
April 2023 in “Tikrit journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Most people in Tikrit, Iraq, have used herbal medicine, mainly for hair, skin, and digestive issues, hoping for effective treatments.
August 2025 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” Combining conventional and integrative treatments can help reduce hair loss and improve hair growth in women with androgenic alopecia.
November 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” More people are using alternative therapies alongside traditional treatments for skin issues to improve their quality of life.
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January 2020 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Traditional oriental hair care products and Yukmijihwang-huan improved hair loss symptoms in two older men.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Nutrition Research and Practice” Corn silk extract helps reduce prostate enlargement symptoms.
17 citations
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July 2006 in “The International Journal of Health Planning and Management” Healthcare organizations must seriously focus on strategic decision-making to succeed in a complex market.
November 2020 in “World Journal of Integrated traditional and western Medicine(WJIM)” Shengyang Sanhuo Decoction effectively treats hair loss by supporting the spleen and stomach.
165 citations
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July 1992 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Herbal products can be dangerous and cause serious health issues.
67 citations
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January 2007 in “Environmental health perspectives” A woman's health issues were caused by arsenic poisoning from kelp supplements.
66 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition” A 5-year-old girl had liver damage twice after using the herbal product Shou-Wu-Pian.
49 citations
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November 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 49 citations
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December 2018 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” The herbal shampoo works well but needs more improvement for better quality and safety.
43 citations
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October 2008 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Ancient India used herbal cosmetics for beauty, health, and well-being, with diverse natural formulations.
41 citations
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July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
39 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbal extracts and platelet-rich plasma together may help increase hair growth by making certain cells grow more, through specific cell growth pathways.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “Internal Medicine” A woman's liver was damaged by taking the herbal supplement Shou-Wu-Pian, but it got better after she stopped using it.
30 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbal compounds like ricinoleic acid, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, and hinokiflavone may be safe and effective for treating hair loss.
28 citations
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March 2007 in “E-Journal of Chemistry” Herbal formulations with certain herbs can boost hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
25 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” Some herbal extracts, especially when used in cubosomal suspensions, were as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth.
24 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Herbal extracts may help hair grow and could be an alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments.
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.
22 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The nanoparticles improved hair growth and enlarged hair bulbs.
21 citations
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November 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Herbal treatments may help manage seborrhea dermatitis effectively.
17 citations
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January 2015 in “Pharmacognosy Research” A herbal mix, especially with Jatamansi, effectively darkens gray hair.