June 2023 in “Food frontiers” Ginsenoside CK, found in Panax ginseng, can prevent hair loss by controlling certain growth pathways and promoting hair follicle development.
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August 2021 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Retinoic acid affects male and female muscle energy use and function differently.
August 2025 in “Nutrients” Ageratum conyzoides extract promotes hair growth and regrowth.
90 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thyroid-stimulating hormone affects hair follicles but doesn't change hair growth or color.
40 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by high androgen levels and often seen in 20% of women via ultrasound.
30 citations
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March 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Estrogen affects scalp cell types differently, enhancing some wound healing processes.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Chemotherapy often causes skin and hair issues, but early management can help improve patient care.
April 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” PDRN from trout sperm helps skin and hair regeneration but is costly and complex to produce.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Physiology & Behavior” Cocaine impairs male sexual behavior and alters testosterone metabolism in the brain.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” A brain-made hormone can protect against memory-related brain damage caused by harmful proteins.
450 citations
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January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
Melatonin applied to the scalp helps treat early-stage hair loss in men and women.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” DHT may reduce inflammation caused by certain bacteria in skin cells.
March 2014 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” Melatonin applied to the scalp helps increase hair density in people with early hair loss.
111 citations
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August 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.
24 citations
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September 1996 in “Mycoses” Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.
237 citations
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December 2001 in “Urology” Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.
64 citations
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March 2006 in “Food Chemistry” The triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum can block testosterone effects and may help treat enlarged prostate.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Laboratory Investigation” TR3 is mainly found in hair follicle stem cells and may be involved in hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Trepo - Institutional Repository of Tampere University” Vitamin D may help regulate cholesterol and influence prostate cancer development.
43 citations
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August 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 show potential for treating type 2 diabetes but require more testing for safety and effectiveness.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” Caffeine can effectively treat hair loss and skin issues.
128 citations
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March 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.
20 citations
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Some medications for bladder problems can cause memory issues or mood changes, and doctors should monitor these side effects.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Hura crepitans and its compound daphne factor F3 may help treat hair loss by blocking a specific hair growth inhibitor.
Cadd4 effectively reduces cholesterol levels without side effects.
102 citations
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August 2008 in “Genes & Development” Laminin-511 is crucial for early hair growth and maintaining important hair development signals.
July 2022 in “International journal of KIU” Genetics influence opioid addiction risk, diet affects COVID-19 severity, Aerva lanata may harm kidneys, some plants fight fungi and cancer, and nursing students need better contraceptive knowledge.
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January 2011 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Neurosteroids show promise for treating epilepsy and more research is needed.