August 2025 in “World Academy of Sciences Journal” Topical metformin shows promise for skin treatments but needs more testing for safety and effectiveness.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Broccoli sprout extract may help regrow hair by improving hormone metabolism.
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November 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Herbal treatments may help manage seborrhea dermatitis effectively.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” Thiazole, a sulfur and nitrogen chemical, is useful in creating potential drugs for conditions like seizures, cancer, bacterial infections, tuberculosis, inflammation, malaria, viruses, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and A1-receptor issues.
Thermal spring waters and their microbes could be good for skin health and treating some skin conditions in skincare products.
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February 2018 in “CB/Current biology” ERULUS controls root hair growth by regulating cell wall composition and pectin activity.
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Caffeine can boost health, prevent diseases, and improve performance, with new methods enhancing its benefits.
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May 2023 in “Preprints.org” Caffeine can boost health but may cause side effects like high blood pressure and migraines.
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September 2022 in “Foods” Some nutraceuticals may help in COVID-19 prevention and treatment, but more research is needed.
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April 2024 in “Metabolites” Cannabis has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, but more research is needed on its effects on plant and aquatic animal pathogens.
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July 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
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September 2025 in “ChemMedChem” Multitarget drugs are needed to better treat complex diseases.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
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January 2019 in “IRAQI JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES” Silica nanoparticles made with cold plasma method best stop bacteria growth.
November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Three compounds from Dadap leaves may help treat hair loss.
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May 2021 in “Applied Materials Today” New nano composite helps reduce scars and regrow hair during burn wound healing.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Saudi Chemical Society” Watercress oil may promote hair growth by activating specific receptors.
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January 2022 in “Rasayan journal of Chemistry” Compounds from the Sansevieria trifasciata plant might be effective for treating hair loss.
December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Stiripentol shows promise as a potential treatment for androgen-related diseases but needs more testing.
June 2022 in “Organic communications” Natural compounds, especially Withaferin-A, may help treat post-COVID-19 complications, but some may have side effects.
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July 2014 in “Gene” The S250C variant in a gene may cause autoimmunity and immunodeficiency by impairing protein function.
January 2013 in “IRIS UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)” Hydrophobized silica nanoparticles penetrate the skin's outer layer more effectively, while hair follicle density doesn't impact their accumulation.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Quercetin and kaempferol may be effective and safe natural treatments for hair loss.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Quercetin and kaempferol may be effective and safe natural treatments for hair loss.
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November 2010 in “Talanta” Researchers developed a reliable method to measure testosterone and epitestosterone in urine for medical and anti-doping use.
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May 2016 in “Polymer” New nanocarriers improve skin drug delivery with low toxicity at certain concentrations.
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April 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” New compounds similar to cromakalim were less effective at inhibiting insulin release but improved in solubility and one acted as a calcium entry blocker, not a potassium channel opener.
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August 2005 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” New compounds with carborane showed anti-androgen effects similar to flutamide.
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” Noni fruit extract, specifically the FEA-3 sub-fraction, can increase hair growth and reduce baldness in male rabbits, potentially acting like common hair loss treatments.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” Blumea eriantha DC extract shows strong potential for promoting hair growth.