December 2015 in “Focus on catalysts” Pomiferin may improve skin and scalp health by boosting important protein expression.
Combining systemic steroids and dithranol can effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
22 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” DSC cell injections significantly improved hair density and diameter, showing potential as a hair loss treatment.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Estetrol may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth in women.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Phyllanthus urinaria extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair-related enzyme.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new peptide, FOL-005, may help treat excessive hair growth by reducing a hair growth promoter, FGF7.
STS01 1% effectively promotes hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
Marine sponges from Tabuhan Island can inhibit enzymes linked to Alzheimer's and hair loss.
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May 2016 in “Molecular biology of the cell” A protein in plants needs to bind two lipids to help with root hair growth, and this process is similar across different plant species.
January 2006 in “中华医学杂志:英文版” Cultured skin cells can trigger hair growth and the amount of certain proteins they produce affects their ability to regenerate hair follicles.
4 citations
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July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Certain hormones can reduce skin oil and hair growth, potentially helping treat acne and excessive hair in women.
October 2024 in “Biology” Dermal papilla cells can help regrow hair and are promising for hair loss treatments.
18 citations
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August 2019 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” Quercetin-loaded nanoparticles can penetrate skin, minimize hair loss, and promote hair regrowth, showing slightly better results than a marketed product.
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December 2015 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” 3-tetrazolo steroidal analogs can strongly inhibit the enzyme linked to hair loss.
February 1999 in “Analytical Sciences” A new antiandrogen compound was made and its detailed three-dimensional shape was described.
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June 2017 in “ScienceRise” A mask-cream with herbal extracts was successfully developed for treating hair loss.
May 2026 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces”
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
January 2000 in “Time to knit” SFE is a better extraction method, and the HPTLC method is effective for analyzing wedelolactone in E. alba.
November 2020 in “International journal of pharmaceutical compounding” A stable and simple finasteride suspension was developed that retains over 94.3% of its concentration for up to 90 days and doesn't significantly increase occupational exposure, but safety measures are still advised.
12 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” Elastic liposomes deliver genistein through haired skin better than conventional liposomes.
June 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” May 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide helps hair growth by activating the WNT signaling pathway.
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July 2016 in “Journal of Endocrinology” The equine epididymis mainly uses type 1 5α-reductase, and both finasteride and dutasteride can inhibit its activity.
October 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Saw Palmetto is a safe and effective natural remedy for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
26 citations
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January 1992 in “Carcinogenesis” TPA strongly increases ODC activity in certain skin cells, potentially aiding tumor growth.
3 citations
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April 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” DPCP may be safe for treating alopecia during pregnancy, but more research is needed.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Fenugreek seeds help with diabetes and cholesterol, while leaves fight microbes and dandruff.
4 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Adapalene microemulsions improve drug delivery through hair follicles, enhancing acne treatment.