April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The role of γδT-cells in causing alopecia areata remains unclear.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nicotinic acid reduces excessive oil production in skin cells by activating a specific receptor, which could help treat acne.
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January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” The hair tonic with menthol grew longer hair, but both formulas had similar overall hair growth.
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March 2018 in “Toxicological sciences” Low doses of mixed chemicals cause permanent reproductive malformations in male rats.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” Minoxidil dissolves better in propylene glycol and water as temperature and propylene glycol amount increase.
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October 2018 in “Physics and chemistry of liquids” Minoxidil dissolves better in ethanol-water mixtures at different temperatures, with water playing a key role.
September 2005 in “Eclética Química” A quick method to measure minoxidil using a light-based titration technique was developed.
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combined microneedling and minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
January 2026 in “National Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A new method using gas chromatography effectively measures minoxidil in drugs and biological samples.
June 2025 in “Samarra Journal of Pure and Applied Science” A new method accurately measures minoxidil in tablets.
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January 2014 in “RSC Advances” A new, less toxic and more efficient method to create the anti-baldness compound RU58841 was developed in 2014.
Menthol boosts the hair growth and thickness effects of P. niruri extract gel.
September 2010 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman was allergic to 5% minoxidil, with stronger reactions to higher concentrations.
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January 1999 in “Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies” Best results found using acetonitrile, water, and trifluoroacetic acid or methanol mixture.
January 2004 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” GI197111X is best dissolved in Capmul MCM for trials.
May 2023 in “Jurnal farmasi sains dan praktis” The hair tonic with cinnamon oil and coconut oil was stable and caused very mild irritation.
September 2010 in “대한화장품학회지(J. Soc. Cosmet. Scientists Korea)” The study developed a reliable method to measure active ingredients in hair nourisher products using HPLC.
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February 2023 in “Chemistry & Industry”
August 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” Human hair keratin mixed with rubber slightly improves its strength and biodegradability.
Rosemary essential oil can be used in a stable massage cream, with the oil to water ratio affecting its properties.
January 2016 in “Huanjing yu Jiankang Zazhi”
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December 2014 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” Baicalin helps hair grow by boosting certain cell activities and speeding up hair cycle in mice.
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May 2016 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” A substance called 15-deoxy prostaglandin J2 can cause hair follicle cells to die, which might explain how prostaglandin D2 can lead to hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Tianeptine may help prevent hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing cell death.
3 citations
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November 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” 4-O-methylhonokiol from Magnolia officinalis significantly promotes hair growth.
June 2024 in “Pharmacon Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” A 1:3 ratio of virgin coconut oil to candlenut oil is best for promoting hair growth.
August 2017 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research” Risk analysis is important for safely adjusting pharmaceutical formulas while maintaining their quality and effectiveness.
November 2024 in “Advances in Pharmacology and Pharmacy” A reliable method was developed to measure Minoxidil and Tofacitinib in gel for hair loss treatment.
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” Microneedle patches with alpha-arbutin and resveratrol can effectively reduce skin pigmentation without irritation.
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December 2014 in “European Journal of Chemistry” Iron chloride helps create compounds that could be useful in medicine, like treating hair loss.