October 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” AOPT-MTL effectively and safely treats nasal blackheads in Asians.
5 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” New 5% minoxidil formula safely and effectively treats male hair loss.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
October 2024 in “Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology amp Research” Trigonelline nanocrystal cream effectively promotes hair growth and may reduce side effects.
32 citations
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January 2012 in “Chinese Medicine” Urtica dioica (stinging nettle) is a potential natural antioxidant for medicinal and cosmetic use.
December 2024 in “Plant Science Today” Phyla nodiflora contains compounds that may help treat diabetes, alopecia, cancer, and anti-diuresis.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Oral minoxidil boosts hair growth and reduces shedding in androgenetic alopecia.
Compounded topical minoxidil works better and is more tolerated than over-the-counter minoxidil for treating hair loss in Black women.
October 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking a small dose of the hair growth medicine minoxidil by mouth does not really change your blood pressure.
100 citations
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March 1973 in “American Journal of Cardiology” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure without major side effects.
51 citations
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July 2013 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Compounds from Polygonum multiflorum root, especially a new one, can boost hair growth more effectively than common treatments.
January 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caffeine and DMG increase calcium influx in hair follicle cells without being toxic.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth with minimal side effects.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “Drug Discoveries & Therapeutics” Althaea officinalis helps wounds heal faster in rats.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Kartogenin may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and extending the hair growth phase.
January 2020 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu” Minoxidil protects brain tissue directly, not by lowering blood pressure.
February 2023 in “Molecules” Cactus extract from Notocactus ottonis may help promote hair growth.
August 2022 in “Indonesian Journal of Medical Chemistry and Bioinformatics” Certain herbal compounds might help prevent hair loss in menopausal women by activating Vitamin D receptors.
12 citations
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Poria cocos polysaccharides and finasteride both help treat chronic nonbacterial prostatitis, but Poria cocos polysaccharides also improve gut health.
October 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Stevioside-based microneedles improve minoxidil delivery and hair growth for treating hair loss.
March 2026 in “Food Science & Nutrition” Arachis hypogaea L. root extract reduces prostate enlargement and inflammation in mice.
June 2024 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” The compound from Rhododendron mucronulatum roots may help treat male pattern hair loss.
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.
January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” A new treatment using special microneedles and a nitric oxide-releasing drug could improve hair growth and be more convenient for people with hair loss.
November 2023 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Oral minoxidil is effective for various hair loss types and may improve male sexual function, but aspirin can reduce its effectiveness.
January 2006 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Rubus coreanum may help hair growth but not through the tested mechanisms, and none of the herbal extracts help with acne.
August 2025 in “Nutrients” Ageratum conyzoides extract promotes hair growth and regrowth.
April 2023 in “Klinicheskaya dermatologiya i venerologiya” Oral Minoxidil may be better for hair growth than topical, but its long-term safety is unclear.
August 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TAGX-0003 protected hair follicles and reversed alopecia areata in a mouse model.
July 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” Nitroglycerin can stop scalp necrosis during hair transplant surgery.