August 2025 in “OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine” Many plants in Zimbabwe are used for skin conditions, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
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August 2023 in “Molecules” A compound from Sansevieria trifasciata shows strong antibacterial effects against E. coli and S. aureus.
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June 2021 in “chemistry of plant raw material” Rumex plants have potential health benefits, including antihypertensive, antiviral, antibacterial, and antitumor effects.
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April 2021 in “Pharmaceuticals” Five FDA-approved drugs may help block COVID-19 virus entry.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” Golvatinib shows promise as a treatment for Omicron in elderly patients.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” A substance called TCQA could potentially darken hair by activating certain genes and increasing melanin.
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January 2013 in “Analyst” The study found that Ziziphus jujuba seeds contain beneficial compounds for treating insomnia and anxiety and that the methods used are effective for assessing their quality.
April 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation” Indole-based compounds improved ovarian health in rats with PCOS, with L-Tryptophan and Tryptophol being most effective.
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February 2014 in “Planta Medica” Scutellaria baicalensis extract and baicalin may help prevent hair loss.
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November 2018 in “Nature Biotechnology” Drugmakers are optimistic about targeting the Wnt pathway for new treatments despite past challenges.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The Shumin device with doxycycline is more effective for rosacea than red light therapy.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Platycladus Orientalis leaf vesicles may help treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
July 2017 in “Clin-Alert” Different medications can cause serious side effects in some people.
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June 2021 in “Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine” Using camphorated and mentholated chlorophenol in dental treatments can lead to severe gastrointestinal issues and hair and nail loss.
December 2013 in “Estudo Geral (Universidade de Coimbra)” Modified steroidal inhibitors showed promise in treating hormone-dependent cancers.
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April 1977 in “PubMed” Minoxidil, a blood pressure drug, can cause excessive hair growth, but this can be successfully treated with a hair removal agent called calcium thioglycolate.
Minoxidil can cause hair growth as a side effect.
November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Five FDA-approved drugs may help block COVID-19 virus entry.
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January 2017 in “Epilepsia” Blocking neurosteroid production can lead to more seizures and faster epilepsy onset in rats.
July 2024 in “Science and Culture” Thuja orientalis L. has many health benefits and could be used in new medicines.
June 2024 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” The compound from Rhododendron mucronulatum roots may help treat male pattern hair loss.
January 1978 in “Enlighten: Theses (The University of Glasgow)” Inhibiting testosterone 5alpha-reductase may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.
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November 2010 in “Veterinary Record” The monkeys' skin infection was cured in eight weeks using oral terbinafine, topical washes, and disinfectant fogging.
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March 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Chemicals called 4-(alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitrile derivatives can potentially reduce oil production on skin, which could help treat conditions like acne and hair loss.
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January 2014 in “RSC Advances” A new, less toxic and more efficient method to create the anti-baldness compound RU58841 was developed in 2014.
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June 2017 in “Steroids” New chemical compounds were made that effectively block an enzyme linked to prostate growth.
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March 2012 in “Veterinary dermatology” A cat developed a skin lesion from a topical solution, which healed with minoxidil treatment.
December 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Illite can effectively carry minoxidil for hair growth without causing scalp irritation.
July 2025 in “Food Safety and Health” American and Chinese ginseng have distinct metabolic profiles that help identify their origin.