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November 1993 in “European journal of clinical pharmacology” Minoxidil is processed in the body by an enzyme found in the liver and platelets.
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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.
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October 2018 in “Plant Biotechnology” Researchers found two enzymes in Avicennia marina that help produce maslinic acid and corosolic acid, which have medicinal benefits.
October 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” The cream with xyloglucan, pea protein, and cactus extract works as well as the standard treatment for psoriasis and is well-tolerated.
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October 2011 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Finasteride may help improve certain brain function issues linked to dopamine.
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January 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Biology” Mangabeira leaf extract is effective for making antioxidant-rich shampoos.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A substance called Compound 2g can strongly block STS (a hormone-related enzyme) without affecting estrogen levels, making it potentially good for treating breast cancer.
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Lychnophora salicifolia extract in liposomes may protect skin from UV damage and inflammation.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” [6]-Gingerdiol 3-monoacetate shows promise for treating T. whipplei infections.
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June 2011 in “PubMed” Most skin care products are safe during pregnancy, but avoid hydroquinone and tretinoin.
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Finasteride tablets and capsules work the same in the body.
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August 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hydroxychloroquine effectively reduces symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia, especially in the first 6 months.
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May 2007 in “Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry” A new method to make finasteride for hair loss treatment was developed.
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November 2025 in “Preprints.org” Phenytoin and spironolactone help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy by reducing stress and inflammation.
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January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” New pregnane derivatives are effective at inhibiting an enzyme linked to hair loss and reducing oil gland activity.
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November 2015 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Nitroxide drugs can safely and effectively treat age-related diseases like macular degeneration and cardiovascular issues.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research” Tridax procumbens may help treat diabetes.
Baricitinib effectively treats alopecia areata, with over half of patients improving after 52 weeks.