November 2023 in “Research Portal Denmark” Baricitinib shows promise for severe alopecia areata but isn't a cure and has side effects.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Young Pharmacists” Alcoholic extract of Eclipta alba may help treat allergies and is safe at high doses.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Pertussis toxin may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
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November 2019 in “Dermatology - Open Journal” Lichen planus pigmentosus is hard to treat and may be more common in North Africa than previously thought.
July 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Pilose antler extracts help hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Semecarpus anacardium leaf extracts may offer safe, effective cancer treatment alternatives.
July 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” ACA2 is crucial for root hair growth by controlling calcium levels in cells.
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May 2023 in “Drugs” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in adults with severe alopecia better than a placebo and is approved for treatment, but long-term effects are still unknown.
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January 2010 in “Institutional Repository of Leibniz Universität Hannover (Leibniz Universität Hannover)”
Justicia procumbens extract may help prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness and shine in a type of hair loss condition.
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July 1993 in “Archives of dermatology” Pityriasis amiantacea is a scalp condition with thick, greasy scales and sometimes hair loss.
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March 2019 in “Contact Dermatitis” Using Indian marking nut sap for hair loss caused a skin rash on a woman's face.
April 2019 in “International research journal of pharmacy” Adiantum capillus extract reduces pain and swelling in animals.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Peperomia pellucida shows promise for developing new therapeutic drugs.
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June 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the Soat1 gene causes hair structure defects and other health issues in AKR/J mice.
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Neuroscience and Behavioral Science” Thevetia peruviana bark extract reduces pain in mice and may help create new painkillers.
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January 2002 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Finasteride, originally for prostate issues, also treats hair loss, similar to effects from certain plants.
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February 2023 in “Plants” Purple glutinous rice extracts can help whiten skin and reduce aging signs.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling” New inhibitors may reduce gut toxicity from cancer drugs.
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November 2025 in “Biomolecules” Hyaluronic acid hydrates and benefits skin and hair safely.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” Microwave extraction is an effective, eco-friendly way to boost N. jatamansi's anti-Alzheimer's properties.
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September 2023 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” Plant sterols have health benefits like lowering cholesterol, but more research is needed to understand their effects and improve their extraction and sustainability.
Artemisia maritima L. has strong medicinal potential, especially for treating infections and inflammation.
February 2023 in “Journal of Plant Physiology”
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” A woman's scalp nodules were successfully treated with antifungal and anti-lice medications, revealing a rare case of mixed piedra infection.
Pomegranate is beneficial in various medical fields.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” PPAR-γ may be a key target for treating alopecia areata and other skin conditions.
Pseudopelade is likely an independent disease due to its distinct features.
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May 2025 in “Preprints.org” Mediterranean Erica species have compounds that support their traditional use for health benefits like reducing inflammation and fighting infections.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research” Eclipta prostrata is a medicinal herb with potential health benefits for various conditions and could be used in modern medicine.