October 2012 in “Organic Process Research & Development” A new method was developed to purify finasteride for better medical use.
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January 2012 in “Mediators of inflammation” Nonantibiotic macrolides show promise for treating various inflammatory skin conditions.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.
Wasabi leaf extract affects gene expression in skin cells.
Human scalp hair follicles have PGE2 and its receptors, which might affect hair growth.
September 2012 in “European journal of psychotraumatology” A new method accurately measures long-term hormone levels in hair.
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Sinapic acid may help fight obesity and promote hair growth.
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May 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” A new method was developed to accurately detect and measure 47 different drug ingredients in various products.
September 2024 in “Health Problems of Civilization” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but has significant side effects requiring careful monitoring.
January 2005 in “Elektronische Hochschulschriften der LMU München (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)” Topical immunotherapy with DPCP is most effective for certain alopecia areata types, with success linked to age and disease duration, and influenced by a gene polymorphism.
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March 2016 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” Scientists found out the structure of a human enzyme linked to prostate cancer and hair loss, which could help in designing drugs.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences” The study conducted at the Fertility Center in AL-Sadder Medical City in Najaf Province, Iraq, involved 100 women, with 50 diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and 50 healthy controls. It found that women with PCOS had significantly higher levels of DHEA, IL-6, and TNF-α compared to healthy individuals. These elevated levels are associated with symptoms such as acne, irregular menstruation, and excessive hair growth, indicating a hormonal imbalance. The findings suggest a strong correlation between PCOS and increased levels of these markers, highlighting their potential role in managing the condition.
November 2023 in “Plants” Compounds from Jatropha cordata bark have significant anti-inflammatory effects and could help with hair loss.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Chaga mushrooms contain compounds that may promote hair growth better than common treatments.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin produces different hormones depending on body part and sex, and a new method can measure them.
Neurosteroids help regulate oxytocin levels, especially during stress and pregnancy, to protect against premature labor.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Compound 4 is a promising treatment for hair loss with low toxicity.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” The compound (1R,2S)-4-(2-Cyano-cyclohexyl-oxy)-2-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile can stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production when applied topically.
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Equol may help with antiaging and skin health by boosting collagen and blocking certain hormones.
May 2006 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Progesterone and its metabolites affect myelin protein expression differently in male and female rat Schwann cells.
June 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” 17-beta estradiol and prednisolone may help regrow hair damaged by chemotherapy.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Natural products like propolis are causing more skin allergies, and certain skin treatments and medications have various side effects and risks.
Topical corticosteroids are effective for skin conditions but can have side effects.
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March 2021 in “F1000Research” Plant-based compounds might be effective, low-side-effect treatments for prostate cancer by blocking a specific enzyme.
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October 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Research” Squalene-based carriers improve delivery of a treatment to hair follicles for alopecia areata.
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November 2014 in “Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science” A natural steroid in the body may protect against eye damage in glaucoma.
11 citations
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March 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” A substance called compound-1 could help increase hair growth by maintaining prostaglandin levels in hair follicles.
January 2016 in “Universitätsbibliothek der FU Berlin Hochschulschriftenstelle u. Dokumentenserver” The new biodegradable nanocarriers safely and effectively deliver drugs into the skin.
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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.