January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Current treatments for Alopecia Areata don't fully meet patients' needs, indicating a need for better therapies.
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March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) slows down hair growth and promotes hair follicle regression.
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December 2012 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” LCN may improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
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December 2011 in “The Plant Journal” AGD1 is important for root hair development in Arabidopsis, working with phosphoinositide signaling and the actin cytoskeleton.
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mackerel-derived fermented fish oil helps hair grow by activating growth pathways and increasing cell proliferation.
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Optimal long-acting finasteride injection dose found: 16.8 mg, effective for one month.
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October 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Sulforaphane from broccoli can help protect skin from sun damage.
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November 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Females are more affected by immune-related skin diseases, needing targeted health interventions.
January 2025 in “Nanotechnology Reviews” Pumpkin seed extract can create copper oxide nanoparticles with potential antibacterial and cancer-fighting properties.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” ALA-photodynamic therapy helps reduce acne by causing acne cell death and lowering certain skin protein levels.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Umbilical cord-derived media is safe and effective for hair growth.
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July 2021 in “Life science alliance” PNKP is essential for keeping adult mouse progenitor cells healthy and growing normally.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng has beneficial components that help with stress, immunity, fatigue, memory, blood flow, and disease protection.
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August 2014 in “Steroids” Fermentation of Finasteride with Ocimum sanctum L. creates new metabolite that inhibits tyrosinase.
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January 2004 in “Current anthropology” Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
May 2025 in “Journal of research in pharmaceutical science.” The herbal hair serum with hibiscus, flaxseed, and aloe vera improves hair smoothness and shine without harmful effects.
January 2019 in “Analytical Science and Technology” About 21% of tested hair loss supplements contained illegal synthetic drugs.
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May 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” The hydrogel with a 1:3 ratio of hydroxyethyl cellulose to hyaluronic acid is effective for delivering drugs through the skin to treat acne.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Microneedling can effectively promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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January 1993 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, works better for women, and requires consistent use.
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September 2020 in “Andrologia” Oregano extract helps fix testis and sperm damage caused by finasteride.
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January 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Norgalanthamine from Crinum asiaticum may help hair grow.
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June 1989 in “Steroids” Researchers successfully made new compounds for hormone level tests, but one attempt led to an unexpected product, correcting a past error.
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March 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” The HIF-2α/ARNT complex is important for hair follicle development by controlling cell growth.
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January 2012 in “Journal of The Chilean Chemical Society” New method accurately measures finasteride in tablets and bulk.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil in distearyldimethylammonium chloride vesicles significantly promotes hair growth, while minoxidil in microparticles or poloxamer solutions doesn't.
May 2018 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The Spanish version of the Hair Specific Skindex-29 is a reliable tool for measuring quality of life in Spanish-speaking women with hair loss.
March 2000 in “Preventive Nutrition and Food Science” Whalgichan improved hair growth, reduced hair loss, and enhanced cholesterol and lipid metabolism without side effects.
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April 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Human hair follicles have a unique metabolism that changes between growth stages and may contribute to baldness.
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October 2010 in “Seizure” Extended-release valproate effectively reduced seizures and improved quality of life in epilepsy patients over 6 months, with some side effects.