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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FOL-005, a new substance, was found to reduce hair growth without toxicity when injected into skin, suggesting it could be used to treat excessive hair growth.
Gel-SHP hydrogel speeds up wound healing by helping different cells work better.
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November 2020 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Using longer PEG chains helps nanoparticles penetrate hair follicles better, improving drug delivery for conditions like alopecia.
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December 2020 in “Natural Product Sciences” The method identified and measured ten compounds from Eclipta prostrata, showing significant enzyme inhibitory effects.
Padina arborescens and its component MOGG may help prevent hair loss through several actions, including blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
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January 2012 in “ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE” Topical treatment with amphotericin B and DMSO effectively healed a horse's skin infection.
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November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Saw Palmetto, combined with Lycopene, L-Arginine, and Astaxanthin, improves male health by balancing hormones, reducing inflammation, and enhancing hair and urinary health without side effects.
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January 1990 in “Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology” Topical thiols may prevent hair loss caused by certain chemotherapy drugs.
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February 2025 in “Toxicology in Vitro” Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol may help treat hair loss better than current medications.