Herbal remedies might help with hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
March 2024 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” The hair tonic with royal jelly extract improved hair growth and scalp health.
Justicia procumbens extract may help prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness and shine in a type of hair loss condition.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Oral JAK inhibitors improved alopecia areata by modulating immune responses and boosting hair growth.
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July 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” JAK inhibitors are more effective and safer for treating alopecia areata than dupilumab and apremilast.
August 2024 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” Jute leaves may help reduce DHT levels, potentially aiding in conditions like hair loss and prostate issues.
Avicennia marina extract can significantly promote hair growth in androgenic alopecia patients.
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January 2007 in “edoc (University of Basel)” Piper cubeba and Aquilaria sinensis may help prevent or treat prostate issues by balancing hormones.
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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.
August 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair growth supplements do not reduce the effectiveness of the breast cancer treatment tamoxifen.
July 2025 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” Camellia japonica seed extract helps hair grow by activating hair follicles and preventing cell aging.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CTP-543 effectively promotes hair regrowth in adults with moderate to severe alopecia areata.
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March 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Silybum marianum extract, Manganese PCA, and Lespedeza capitata extract may help with hair growth and anchorage, potentially aiding in hair loss treatment.
March 2020 in “Asian journal of biological sciences” Ellagic acid may help prevent hair loss caused by testosterone in rats.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” The supplement significantly improves hair density and appearance in people with hair loss.
September 2023 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Some alternative supplements might help with hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia.
November 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK inhibitors may reduce depression in people with alopecia areata.
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July 1997 in “Der Urologe” Sabal and Urtica extract works as well as finasteride for treating BPH, with fewer side effects.
March 2024 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine” Teak leaf extract may effectively and safely promote hair growth in males with androgenic alopecia.
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October 2013 in “Botanics Targets and Therapy” The herbal preparation may help manage alopecia by reducing inflammation and boosting the immune response.
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July 2022 in “Han'gug sigpum yeong'yang gwahag hoeji/Journal of the Korean society of food science and nutrition” Eurycoma longifolia extract may help increase testosterone levels and reduce andropause symptoms.
September 2023 in “Medicine” Herbal extract spray improved hair growth in a man with hair loss.
December 2024 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” Natural substances like caffeine and rosemary oil may help hair growth, but more research is needed.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi dan Herbal” Meniran leaf extract pomade with 10% concentration effectively stimulates hair growth in rabbits.
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October 2011 in “JAT. Journal of applied toxicology/Journal of applied toxicology” Doxazosin mesylate and saw palmetto cause genetic changes in fruit flies.
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October 2012 in “Pediatrics” Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) may cause side effects like hot flashes in children and needs more research for safety in pediatric use.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
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August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib helped improve hair, eyebrow, and eyelash growth in alopecia areata patients.
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November 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Saw palmetto causes allergic reaction, minoxidil causes skin irritation; use cautiously for hair loss.