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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” COVID-19 may cause early hair loss similar to classic temporary hair loss, with further research needed.
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January 2016 in “Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry” Bidens pilosa L. extract effectively treats androgen deficiency dry eye in rats.
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April 2019 in “Advances in wound care” Tannic acid helps wounds heal faster in rats by activating certain cell signals and reducing inflammation.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Honokiol helps protect skin from damage and aging caused by cigarette smoke.
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Mice with autoimmune hair loss showed signs of heart problems.
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” Leptin, a hormone from fat cells, affects immune responses and can influence skin diseases and hair growth.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” COVID-19 patients may experience temporary hair loss, mainly in women, which is likely reversible.
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Poria cocos polysaccharides and finasteride both help treat chronic nonbacterial prostatitis, but Poria cocos polysaccharides also improve gut health.
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November 2015 in “Cell Death & Differentiation” Inflammation helps stem cells repair tissue by directing their behavior.
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September 2021 in “The FASEB Journal” ACKR2 helps prevent skin scarring and hair loss by controlling inflammation.
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November 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin RAGE levels are linked to inflammation and cell death.
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January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Baricitinib effectively treats certain skin conditions but may have serious side effects.
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March 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata in children is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles due to genetic factors.
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May 2024 in “Molecules” Glycyrrhetinic acid from licorice may help treat acne by reducing inflammation and oil production.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Naringin may help treat atopic dermatitis by reducing inflammation and improving the skin barrier.
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June 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” COVID-19 may cause temporary hair loss due to direct damage to hair follicles, but it usually gets better on its own.
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December 2020 in “Scientific Reports” The plant extract mixture improves skin health by reducing inflammation, boosting collagen, and supporting anti-aging.
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September 2024 in “Animal Cells and Systems” Sargassum horneri extract speeds up burn healing and reduces inflammation.
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April 2022 in “Neuroscience Letters” Finasteride may help treat autism by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
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October 2020 in “Internatuinal Journal of Radiation Research” Gamma irradiation can stimulate hair growth by promoting new blood vessel formation.
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September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” CBD can either promote or inhibit hair growth depending on the concentration used.
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July 2022 in “The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences” FTY720 helps transplanted fat survive better by reducing immune rejection and improving blood vessel growth.
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January 2013 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications” Using a special shampoo and scalp tonic together can greatly reduce severe dandruff and its causes.
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May 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Depression and skin autoimmune diseases are linked, needing combined care for better treatment.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Activating autophagy in dogs with certain diseases improves their skin and hair.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine” Thuja orientalis extract significantly promotes hair growth in mice with hair loss.
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December 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” Agomelatine may help reduce benign prostatic hyperplasia by blocking certain inflammatory pathways.
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