March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oral minoxidil improved hair thickness in a person with monilethrix.
57 citations
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December 2012 in “Molecules” Murraya koenigii extract and mahanimbicine significantly speed up wound healing in rats.
8 citations
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December 2016 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Tunisian children with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets showed improvement with calcium treatment, and new genetic mutations were identified.
August 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” Murdha Taila, applied through the scalp, effectively treats head and neck issues and stimulates the nervous system.
7 citations
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January 1989 Minoxidil and 4-MA can help treat hair loss.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” The hair gel with Mussaenda frondosa leaf extract effectively removes dandruff and improves hair and scalp health.
The study identified a key protein involved in producing underarm odor and found ways to inhibit it.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alopecia areata in children shows varied forms and treatment challenges, with some achieving full or partial hair regrowth.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability” Mitrocarpus hirtus leaf extracts may help fight scalp ringworm.
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January 2015 A compound from Aloe barbadensis Miller can help regrow hair better than minoxidil.
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November 2022 in “Skin research and technology” 5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
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November 1961 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition”
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April 2019 in “Acta neuropathologica communications” Stopping mitochondrial respiration can prevent brain cancer spread in skin cancer patients, and plant compound β-sitosterol could help achieve this.
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January 2000 in “Human Heredity” Monilethrix severity varies and may be influenced by other genetic or environmental factors.
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December 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Specific keratin gene mutations can cause monilethrix.
March 2022 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Sea hibiscus leaf extract at 30% concentration in a hair tonic significantly increased hair growth in guinea pigs.
June 2025 in “Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy” The polyherbal hair tonic promotes hair growth and has antibacterial properties.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The lotion with specific plant extracts effectively increased hair growth and improved hair cycle in subjects after 3 months.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ruxolitinib helped a woman with a genetic mutation regrow her hair and improved her health.
December 2024 in “Globus: an international journal of medical science, engineering and technology.” 10% dalandan peel oil promotes hair growth effectively.
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April 2011 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Methotrexate sometimes helps regrow hair in children with severe alopecia areata and is generally safe.
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September 2018 in “MOJ Toxicology” Alpinia zerumbet is a promising medicinal herb with various health benefits.
April 2025 in “Jurnal Analis Farmasi” Ambon banana peel extract promotes hair growth.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Combining Ayurvedic therapies with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth in men than using minoxidil alone.
Medicinal plants are important for local health in La Tranca Arriba.
Baricitinib works better than methotrexate for severe alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Environmental Sciences” Moullava spicata stem is a good natural antioxidant.
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November 2009 in “Korean journal of chemical engineering” Adding Brij 78 to minoxidil microparticles in a certain solution helps them stick to the skin better and prevents clumping.
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November 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.
January 2013 in “The Pan African medical journal” Monilethrix causes short, fragile hair with no specific treatment available.