April 2026 in “Cosmetics” The formulation significantly increased hair density and thickness safely in people with androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa extracts and an isolate promoted hair growth and could be natural treatments for hair loss.
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July 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
March 2020 in “StatPearls” Medicines called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are useful for treating enlarged prostate and male pattern hair loss.
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December 2014 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” Peppermint oil promotes hair growth and fights bacteria better than minoxidil.
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July 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Onion extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a key enzyme.
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February 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” TDM10842, a thyroid hormone receptor activator, was found to effectively promote hair growth in mice.
June 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” Herbal shampoo with Neem, Tulsi, and Aloe vera is effective and safe for dandruff.
January 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil alone is effective for treating hair loss, but combining it with dutasteride or finasteride may offer better results.
May 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Topical finasteride promotes hair growth with minimal side effects but needs more research for women and optimal use.
13 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers created a cell line to study hair growth and found specific genes affected by dihydrotestosterone.
Combining systemic steroids and dithranol can effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors do not increase osteoporosis risk in women with certain hair loss conditions.
The new gel for hair loss is safe, effective, and reduces side effects.
October 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Finasteride and dutasteride can increase beard thickness in men.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “Steroids” Researchers developed a new method to find substances in herbs that can block a specific enzyme linked to hair loss.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain products and treatments can improve hair health and growth.
January 2014 in “Shijie zhongxiyi jiehe zazhi” Bushen shengfa formula with finasteride is more effective for treating alopecia seborrhoeica than the alternative treatment.
October 2004 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Men with hair loss don't necessarily have higher levels of the hormone DHEA-S, but this hormone tends to decrease with age.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ALRN-6924 can protect hair follicles from chemotherapy damage by temporarily stopping cell division.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Dexamethasone increases androgen receptor activity in scalp cells, which might explain stress-related hair loss.
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
July 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Nutritional supplements with natural DHT inhibitors are effective for treating androgenetic alopecia.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Adding PRP to minoxidil and finasteride is more effective for hair loss.
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March 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
January 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” Combining finasteride and black soybean extract better protects hair cells from damage and may treat hair loss effectively with fewer side effects.
Finasteride and luteolin may help promote hair growth.
May 2024 in “Nano letters” Polydopamine and quercetin together can speed up hair regrowth.
A hair tonic with 7.5% daun talok and 2% daun pare promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
2 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher levels of the DP2 receptor may lead to hair loss.