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January 2009 in “Chemical Papers” Both HPSAM and PLS methods accurately measure minoxidil and tretinoin concentrations.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Croton tiglium Linn. may promote hair growth but needs careful detoxification due to its toxicity.
63 citations
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February 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Global photography and phototrichogram techniques are the best current methods for measuring hair growth.
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July 2009 in “Pharmacognosy Research” A herbal mix with chickpea, holy basil, and nut grass extracts grew rat hair well, similar to a common hair growth drug.
January 2025 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Plant-based treatments may help reduce BPH symptoms, but more research is needed.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Preventive Medicine and Health (IJPMH)” The Unani Pharmacopoeia-Based Formulation significantly improved symptoms of enlarged prostate in rats.
January 2002 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Botanical extracts are increasingly important in cosmetics and drugs for their effectiveness and safety, backed by traditional use and scientific evidence.
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July 2021 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” PMC shows promise as a treatment for hair loss.
November 2017 in “International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research - International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research” Guazuma tomentosa is effective against many health issues.
22 citations
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June 2021 in “Plants” Sterculia foetida seed extract shows promise for therapeutic use due to its anti-inflammatory and pain-relief properties.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Croton tiglium Linn. may promote hair growth but needs careful use due to toxicity.
February 2023 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Medicinal plants in nutricosmetics contain compounds that can improve skin and hair health.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Integrating biological networks improves drug repurposing and ADR prediction.
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August 2023 in “Italian Journal of Food Science” Pretreatment methods can enhance bioactive content in lactogenic herbs.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The reconstructed skin model from hair follicles functions like human skin in processing chemicals and can be used to test ingredient safety.
January 2024 in “Biotechnology advances” Bioassays help find useful compounds in nature for making medicines, supplements, and cosmetics.
Tropical herbs have potential for cosmetics but need more research and standardization.
April 2026 in “Science & Justice” Hair analysis can confirm drug use but can't accurately measure how much was taken.
125 citations
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May 2019 in “Phytomedicine” Cepharanthine is a well-tolerated drug with multiple medical uses, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Teak leaf extract can help treat hair loss, and its effectiveness varies by geographic origin.
57 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Indian herbal medicine shows promise for treating skin diseases but needs more research to prove effectiveness.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medicine” Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is effective for treating many health issues.
60 citations
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December 2005 in “Biomedical Papers” Hair analysis can detect drug use but requires careful interpretation due to its complexity.
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” 64 drugs can cause hair loss, needing better monitoring and updated labels.
January 2024 in “Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics” Human placenta extracts may help treat various diseases.
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November 2008 in “Gerontology” Older adults use lifestyle drugs to improve life quality and appearance, but caution is needed due to side effects and potential abuse.