8 citations
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November 2022 in “Cureus” Lulican™ shampoo is more effective and better tolerated than Ketoconazole for treating scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
3 citations
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September 2016 in “Natural Product Communications” Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.
33 citations
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January 1979 in “Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica” Diane® is an effective contraceptive that also helps treat acne and mild hair growth issues.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Jamogenin and other molecules may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” DHHB from Platycladus orientalis L. promotes hair growth and could be a natural alternative to current treatments.
December 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” Spironolactone may be effective for acne and other skin conditions and could be used more in treatment.
February 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Dermatologists recommend oral dutasteride for male hair loss, low-dose oral minoxidil for female hair loss, and a multidisciplinary approach for young patients, with caution during pregnancy.
20 citations
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August 2014 in “Talanta” The method effectively measures drug impact on DHT levels in prostate treatments.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Herbal shampoos effectively promote hair growth and control dandruff using traditional herbs and modern technology.
4 citations
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June 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Aryl hydrocarbon receptor overexpression found in miniaturized hair follicles in female hair loss.
November 1972 in “PubMed” Antiandrogens can help treat female pattern hair loss.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Hormone levels in hair vary across the head, with the highest concentration of a key hormone linked to hair loss at the top.
67 citations
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March 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Oral contraceptives and antiandrogens are effective for treating hirsutism, with antiandrogens being the most effective.
April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” High LH levels cause hair loss by damaging and aging hair follicles.
112 citations
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April 2009 in “Cochrane library” Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women but its effectiveness for acne is not supported.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and is well-liked by users.
Caffeine in Alpecin shampoo may help prolong hair root activity and reduce hair loss.
March 2023 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are used for prostate issues, hair loss, and excessive hair growth, may help with COVID-19, but can cause sexual and mental health side effects, and their use in preventing prostate cancer needs more examination.
January 2026 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” Ishophloroglucin A from Ishige okamurae may be a natural alternative for treating hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase and promoting hair growth.
49 citations
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April 2012 in “Phytotherapy Research” Rosemary leaf extract may be an effective natural treatment for hair growth and male pattern baldness.
66 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” Dandruff is a common, winter-worsened scalp condition linked to inflammation and microorganisms, treatable with products like ketoconazole, and may affect hair loss.
CRH causes hair loss by reducing cell survival in hair follicles.
The new all-natural shampoo treatment can prevent hair loss and encourage hair regrowth in new mothers.
109 citations
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June 2011 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Vitamin D receptor mutations can cause alopecia by affecting hair growth genes.
June 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” 17-beta estradiol and prednisolone may help regrow hair damaged by chemotherapy.
April 2026 in “World Allergy Organization Journal” Allergic rhinitis increases hair loss risk, but antihistamines can reduce it.
94 citations
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.
ACA from Alpinia galanga may prevent testosterone-related hair loss.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's hair loss and other symptoms were due to a rare hormone deficiency treatable with steroids.