7 citations
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July 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Phyllanthus urinaria extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair-related enzyme.
July 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Plant-based therapies, like Aloe Vera and Cinnamon, may help manage PCOS symptoms with fewer side effects.
March 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Ferulic acid may help hair grow by activating certain receptors in cells.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 5 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Plantago asiatica L. extract can promote hair growth by enhancing the anagen phase.
December 1989 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Cyproterone helps women with hair loss caused by genetics. More research is needed to confirm the best dose.
18 citations
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January 2022 in “TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY” Platycladus orientalis essential oil and ethanol extracts can be effective natural antioxidants and antibacterial agents.
December 2025 in “Molecules” A new method effectively detects trace sex hormones in cosmetics, ensuring safety.
35 citations
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July 2008 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” MPA improved hormonal imbalances and acne in women with PCOS without affecting metabolism.
November 2007 in “Neuro-chirurgie/Neurochirurgie” Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects and is more effective with added estrogens.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Certain pesticides and fungicides can interfere with male hormone functions, potentially causing reproductive issues in male rats.
65 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dexamethasone may influence hair growth by altering estrogen receptor activity in hair cells.
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December 2002 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Estrogens can slow skin aging after menopause, but can't restore youthful skin.
14 citations
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July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Estrogen and prolactin may play bigger roles in female hair loss than previously thought.
August 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair growth supplements do not reduce the effectiveness of the breast cancer treatment tamoxifen.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Medico-Legal Update” The flower extract lowered testosterone, progesterone, and related gene expression in male rats.
12 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Platycarya strobilacea extract is a strong antioxidant that can grow hair better than minoxidil.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Chemistry & biodiversity” *Laportea bulbifera* contains unique compounds that may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Plant-based chemicals may help hair growth and prevent hair loss but need more research to compete with current treatments.
14 citations
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January 1980 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Both treatments reduced androgen levels and hair growth in women with hirsutism.
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March 2012 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” The genus Sophora has compounds with potential health benefits and could lead to new drugs, but more research is needed to understand their effects and safety.
1 citations
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August 2013 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Glycyrrhiza glabra extract may prevent hair loss like finasteride.
59 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Epitestosterone may counteract testosterone's effects and has roles in body processes like prostate growth and hair distribution.
November 2025 in “Pharmacological Research” Plant-derived nanoparticles from Polygoni Multiflori Radix promote hair growth better than Minoxidil by affecting androgen pathways.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review” Glyphaea brevis and Monodora myristica can protect against finasteride's harmful effects on blood and oxidative stress in male rats.
90 citations
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July 2009 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” Spearmint tea may reduce testosterone and self-reported hair growth in women with PCOS.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “BMC Plant Biology” The black orchid Brasiliorchis schunkeana produces chemicals that attract certain insects and have potential antimicrobial properties.
7 citations
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December 1971 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Human hair follicles can process steroid hormones like DHEA.
June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” 17α-estradiol extends lifespan and improves metabolism in male mice through the estrogen receptor α.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.