January 2025 in “International Journal of Zoological Investigations” Myristica fragrans shows promise as an anti-inflammatory agent.
8 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MR antagonists may improve skin health and wound healing, especially in aging.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” 4-O-Methylhonokiol from Magnolia shows promise for hair growth, cancer, diabetes, and more, but needs better absorption.
25 citations
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September 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Morroniside may help hair grow and stay in its growth phase by affecting certain cell signals.
369 citations
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June 2013 in “Biochimie” Myo-inositol supplements may improve insulin sensitivity and help with conditions like PCOS and gestational diabetes, but more research is needed.
September 2025 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” BMS-470539 reduces skin fibrosis and inflammation.
July 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Maslinic acid from olive extracts promotes hair growth like minoxidil.
9 citations
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Using polymeric micelles to deliver spironolactone topically could improve wound healing in skin affected by glucocorticoids.
13 citations
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October 2007 in “Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society” Mollugin may help treat diseases and boost hair growth and anti-aging.
11 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of the South African Veterinary Association” Mycophenolate mofetil helped reduce steroid use in treating a dog's autoimmune skin disease.
1 citations
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January 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” MC-1R in skin cells may influence inflammation and collagen production.
January 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Maslinic acid from olive extracts promotes hair growth like minoxidil.
10 citations
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October 2018 in “Plant Biotechnology” Researchers found two enzymes in Avicennia marina that help produce maslinic acid and corosolic acid, which have medicinal benefits.
37 citations
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May 2016 in “JAAD case reports” Oral minoxidil shows promise in treating monilethrix-related hair loss.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “Molecules” Mediterranean Erica plants may help with inflammation, infections, and weight loss due to their bioactive compounds.
Acitretin improved monilethrix symptoms temporarily, but they returned after stopping treatment.
December 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Araliadiol may help reduce skin aging and inflammation without killing cells.
26 citations
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May 1991 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Oral etretinate improved hair length and reduced beading in monilethrix.
September 2024 in “Journal of Anatomy and Histopathology” Miliacin helps damaged hair follicles grow new hair faster.
23 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” Minoxidil 2% effectively treats Monilethrix without side effects.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Preprints.org” Mediterranean Erica species have compounds that support their traditional use for health benefits like reducing inflammation and fighting infections.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” Related plant species often have similar chemicals and healing properties.
March 2019 in “Reactions Weekly”
28 citations
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January 2004 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Minoxidil protects heart and improves recovery.
January 2023 in “Open Access Research Journal of Biology and Pharmacy” Martynia annua shows promise for future medical research due to its many medicinal properties.
24 citations
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July 1983 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Tigason improved hair growth in a boy with monilethrix without side effects.
February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Myo-inositol with magnesium effectively reduces acne and hirsutism in PCOS patients without side effects.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Certain hydroxycinnamate derivatives may effectively inhibit enzymes linked to hair loss with low toxicity.
5 citations
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May 2022 in “Clinical & Experimental Metastasis” Minoxidil and ranolazine together can reduce the spread of certain breast cancer cells.
17 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Chemistry” Compounds from the plant Mammea siamensis may help treat hair loss.