23 citations
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Glyoxylic acid is a safer alternative to formaldehyde for hair straightening and effectively changes hair structure.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Innovations in Applied Pharmaceutical Science (JIAPS)” The neem oil emulgel effectively treats dandruff and is easy to use on the scalp.
11 citations
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June 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Canine hair follicle cells convert progesterone into various metabolites, mainly cortisol.
1 citations
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January 1998 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” Both amodimethicone and dimethicone copolyol amine are effective hair conditioners.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Toxicology” A new method effectively predicts estrogen-related health effects for early screening.
1 citations
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February 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 
Melatonin may protect hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by chemotherapy.
March 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2007 in “The Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice” The process to make finasteride is simple, cheap, and gives a good amount.
June 2015 in “Reactions weekly” December 2012 in “Reactions weekly” 
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April 2023 in “Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods” Prinsepia utilis seed oil is suitable for making pharmaceutical soap.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Jurnal Insan Farmasi Indonesia” Pomade with 12% ethanol extract of Momordica charantia L. leaves promotes the most hair growth.
52 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” PEA boosts allopregnanolone production and reduces oxidative stress in brain cells.
45 citations
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June 2008 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” The method effectively identifies banned substances in hair loss and skin disease cosmetics.
CG2001 is safe, well-tolerated, and a promising treatment for hair loss with fewer side effects.
January 2026 in “Elsevier eBooks” 
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” 
Perilla seed extract may help prevent hair loss better than some standard treatments.
42 citations
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January 2009 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” A certain surfactant sticks to human hair, making it change from water-repelling to water-attracting, which could help in hair conditioning.
August 2002 in “Analytical Sciences” The document concludes that a compound with potential for treating prostate cancer and hair loss was successfully made and its detailed structure was confirmed.
May 2020 in “riUfes (Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo)” Finasteride is stable except in high pH, and lactose and magnesium stearate should be replaced in formulations.
23 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” About 15% of US Army personnel use hair products containing hormone or placenta, with higher usage among non-whites, females, and enlisted personnel.
March 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” 
September 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Two women had skin reactions from a hair loss treatment and got better after stopping use.
Finasteride causes reproductive changes in male rats.
Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.
January 1981 in “The Journal of Toxicological Sciences” Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 21-propionate ointment caused reversible side effects like skin issues, weight gain, and organ changes in dogs.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AMP-303 safely increases hair growth in men with hair loss.
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January 1995 in “Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakaishi/Journal of S C C./Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakai kaishi” Ethyl Carbitol is the best at preventing split ends in permed hair.