April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Erzhi Pill shows promise for health issues but needs better quality control and clearer usage guidelines.
January 2024 in “Biochemistry Research International” Compounds from Ziziphus spina-christi roots show strong antibacterial and antioxidant potential.
June 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” Herbal remedies may help with hair loss but need more research.
December 2025 in “Fullerene Journal of Chemistry” Geranylgeraniol from nutmeg may effectively treat hair loss, similar to finasteride and better than minoxidil.
March 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” Nardostachys Jatamansi is an endangered plant with valuable medicinal properties that could lead to safer drug alternatives.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” Polyherbal hair serum can hydrate the scalp and promote hair growth safely.
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March 2023 in “PubMed” Advanced therapy medicinal products show promise for vitiligo treatment with fewer side effects, but affordability is a challenge.
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March 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
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April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
December 2025 in “CyberLeninK (CyberLeninka)” Tamarix aphylla has compounds that may treat various health issues and needs more research.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research suggests Dutasteride and Solifenacin may be effective against the bacterium causing listeriosis.
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June 2022 in “Microorganisms” We need safe, affordable drugs to fight coronaviruses effectively.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosomes from hair papilla cells and the Chinese medicine Liao Tuo Fang can potentially promote hair growth and could be used to develop hair growth drugs.
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November 2011 Using systemic drugs as creams for skin conditions shows promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
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March 2009 in “China Journal of Chinese Matera Medica” Procyanidins may have antioxidant, heart health, cancer-fighting, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, liver-protective, and other health benefits with high efficiency and low toxicity.
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September 2025 in “ChemMedChem” Multitarget drugs are needed to better treat complex diseases.
April 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new microneedle treatment combining plant-derived vesicles and minoxidil may improve hair growth for hair loss.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences” The natural shampoo with plant extracts works well like commercial ones but needs more testing.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advancement in Life Sciences Research” Drug repurposing can be cost-effective but needs more testing for safety and effectiveness.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Herbal shampoos effectively promote hair growth and control dandruff using traditional herbs and modern technology.
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanoformulations improve drug delivery through the skin, reducing side effects and enhancing effectiveness.
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Mushrooms have beneficial properties for skin and hair care products and have great potential for future cosmetic use.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The natural hair dye is safe, effective, and good for scalp health.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The natural hair dye is safe, effective, and good for scalp health.
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April 2021 in “Pharmaceuticals” Five FDA-approved drugs may help block COVID-19 virus entry.
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November 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” The new method accurately detects illegal hair-growth drugs in dietary supplements.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Traditional Thai medicinal plants show promise for treating hemorrhoids.
Hair RiseTM microemulsion effectively promotes hair growth and treats hair loss better than standard treatments.
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November 2021 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The phytosome lotion made from Mangkokan leaf extract was more effective for hair growth than 2% minoxidil, especially at 30% concentration.
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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.