March 2026 in “Molecules” Dang Gui may help treat immune-related diseases by boosting and regulating the immune system.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” The onion extract gel is effective for topical use.
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September 2009 in “Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine” Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract and its compound may help treat enlarged prostate.
January 2018 in “Figshare” Curcuma aeruginosa extract lotion effectively reduces underarm hair growth.
April 2019 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Prescriptions for 5-alpha reductase inhibitors dropped significantly after the FDA's safety warning, especially for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Red ginseng may improve immunity, fatigue, memory, blood circulation, and menopausal symptoms, and is generally safe to consume.
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May 2003 in “Planta Medica” Torilin from Torilis japonica can inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase but is less effective than finasteride.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Ginseng Research/Journal of ginseng research” Red ginseng oil is believed to have various health benefits and is safe, but more research is needed to fully understand how it works.
February 2020 in “Definitions” Botanical lotion CG428 may help regrow hair and reduce scalp inflammation in chemotherapy patients.
February 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively regrows scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash hair in Asians with alopecia areata and is safe.
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June 2024 in “Journal of pharmacopuncture” Polygonum multiflorum shows promise for treating Alzheimer's and cognitive impairments.
November 2024 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” Garlic chives have many health benefits and potential for drug development.
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October 2012 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng may help improve hair regrowth when used with corticosteroid injections for Alopecia Areata.
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August 2004 in “Journal of Chemical Information and Computer Sciences” The research found a link between certain molecular features and the biological activity of BC3, which can help identify or create new active compounds.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside may help treat a common form of hair loss by protecting cells against aging and improving cell function.
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June 1996 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” FCE 28260 is a stronger and longer-lasting inhibitor of 5α-reductase than finasteride, which may make it a better treatment for certain medical conditions.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Researchers identified new compounds in Platycladi Cacumen and found variations in its flavonoid content, which could aid in its quality control.
November 2020 in “World Journal of Integrated traditional and western Medicine(WJIM)” Shengyang Sanhuo Decoction effectively treats hair loss by supporting the spleen and stomach.
January 2022 in “Drugs of Today” January 2006 in “Guangzhou Chemistry” The new method for making Finasteride is cheaper and safer for large-scale production.
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” These migraine prevention drugs can cause side effects like constipation, hair loss, injection site reactions, fatigue, and sometimes unexpected issues like Raynaud's phenomenon and weight gain.
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January 2012 in “Ancient Science of Life” Eclipta alba extract reduces ulcers and protects the stomach in rats.
February 2025 in “Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research” April 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Alitretinoin helped clear up a skin condition called generalized granuloma annulare in an elderly man.
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October 2009 in “Clinical Therapeutics” Finasteride 5-mg oral disintegrating tablets and standard tablets are bioequivalent in healthy adult male Han Chinese volunteers.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review” Glyphaea brevis and Monodora myristica can protect against finasteride's harmful effects on blood and oxidative stress in male rats.