April 2014 in “The FASEB journal” The extract helps prevent hair loss and promotes hair growth in stressed mice.
4 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
August 2025 in “Macromolecular Bioscience” Microneedles with minoxidil and nitric oxide improve hair growth effectively and painlessly.
71 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Proteome Research” Women with PCOS have different levels of certain fats and proteins in their blood, which could help diagnose the condition.
October 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” The Trust tonic is more effective than minoxidil for treating hair loss.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IMG-007 helps regrow hair and reduce scalp inflammation in severe alopecia areata.
9 citations
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December 2014 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” People with first-time vitiligo have lower levels of a certain brain protein compared to healthy individuals.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Experimental Cell Research” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin helps hair growth by boosting key cell functions.
October 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Sciences” Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) is a safe, effective tool for tissue regeneration and healing in various medical fields.
38 citations
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June 2005 in “Matrix Biology” Minoxidil affects collagen-related genes, potentially helping treat fibrosis.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Oral minoxidil boosts hair growth and reduces shedding in androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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October 2013 The new hydrogel and microemulsion could be better for hair loss treatment than current solutions.
65 citations
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April 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP injections may be a safe, effective alternative for hair loss treatment compared to minoxidil and finasteride.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Combining 5% minoxidil with platelet-rich plasma is more effective for hair loss than minoxidil alone.
15 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” PRP is effective for improving the appearance around the eyes.
2 citations
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June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in skin and hair treatments but results vary with preparation methods.
2 citations
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May 2012 in “Indian drugs” Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, works better and is more stable when delivered through specially prepared gels, leading to increased hair growth.
54 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” The study found that certain microRNAs are higher in the cells and lower in the fluid of women with a specific type of polycystic ovary syndrome, and one microRNA could potentially help diagnose the condition.
January 2012 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” The Abrus precatorius extract can effectively promote hair growth similar to standard treatments.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” Higher SRD5A2 expression predicts better response to finasteride in treating urinary symptoms.
13 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil sulfate relaxes blood vessels by increasing potassium permeability.
January 2016 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment improved hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two cosmetic lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
April 2025 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Minoxidil microinfusion lowered diastolic blood pressure in patients.
34 citations
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April 1982 in “BMJ”
September 2024 in “Journal of Dental Specialities” Combining PRP with micro-needling improves hair growth and thickness in treating hair loss.
27 citations
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April 1992 in “Biochemical Journal” Minoxidil reduces lysine hydroxylase in skin cells.
13 citations
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July 2008 in “Biomedical Chromatography” The methods accurately measured brain androgens, showing most 5α-androstane-3α,17β-diol comes from outside the brain, while androsterone is both transported and made in the brain.