9 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil activation by hair enzymes predicts treatment success for female hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2007 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology”
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” LEON gel significantly boosts hair growth without irritation.
Low-temperature extracts of black beans, peony, and green tea improve scalp health and are better than traditional hot-water extracts.
16 citations
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August 2004 in “Tetrahedron” Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
May 2024 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” Biotransformed Cacumen platycladi extract promotes hair growth in mice.
14 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Hair can absorb and transfer opiates when soaked in water, with damaged hair absorbing more.
June 2025 in “Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products” Pomelo peel essential oil can be efficiently extracted and meets quality standards for use in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
January 2015 in “Farmatsevtychnyĭ zhurnal” The tincture made from nettle, sage, and horse chestnut in a 5:3:2 ratio is effective for treating telogen effluvium.
The extract from the plant Adiantum capillus-veneris might be used to treat COVID-19.
The cream with xyloglucan, pea protein, and cactus extract works as well as the standard treatment for psoriasis and is well-tolerated.
14 citations
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July 2016 in “Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology” Cedrol may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy better than minoxidil.
Olive leaves extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
2 citations
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” No single treatment effectively cures hirsutism, and evidence for herbal remedies is weak.
January 2025 in “International journal of Indian medicine” Use pure Ayurvedic oils instead of commercial ones for healthier hair.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cell and Biomedical Science” hUC-MSC secretome can help regrow hair in cases of hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Onions have compounds that reduce cancer risk and improve antioxidant activity.
A hair tonic with 7.5% daun talok and 2% daun pare promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
January 2026 in “Cosmetics” The fermented solution from Platycladus orientalis leaves may boost hair growth and reduce inflammation.
February 2021 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” Castor oil improves the texture of bleached hair by increasing its strength.
Rosemary extracts promote hair growth better than minoxidil.
58 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Citrullus colocynthis has pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and hair growth benefits, but can cause side effects like colic and diarrhea.
2 citations
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Broccoli extract hair tonic effectively promotes hair growth and is safe to use.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Adapalene, Diosmin, and Azelastine may effectively treat onchocerciasis.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fermented mackerel oil was found to promote hair growth by activating certain cell signals and increasing cell growth.
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.
59 citations
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January 2003 in “Phytomedicine” Fennel extract cream can reduce hair thickness in people with excessive hair growth.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Adapalene, Diosmin, and Azelastine may effectively treat onchocerciasis.
19 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies” A plant extract was found to effectively block an enzyme related to male hormone-related diseases.