May 2023 in “Journal of Applied Cosmetology” The Annurca apple supplement significantly improved hair growth in people with hair loss.
214 citations
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September 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair regrowth and thickness in patients with hair loss.
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April 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Epidemiology” Non-blinded assessors tend to overestimate effects in trials by about 29%.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Natural ingredients can improve skin and hair, but more research is needed.
100 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam once daily works as well as 2% minoxidil solution twice daily for female hair growth and is more convenient.
81 citations
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July 2012 in “Translational Psychiatry” Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.
19 citations
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April 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” SVF cell transplantation improves skin regeneration safely.
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September 2023 in “Nutrients” Soy protein with isoflavones reduces wrinkles and improves skin hydration in postmenopausal women.
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April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Topical rosuvastatin and melatonin creams significantly reduce psoriasis severity and are safe.
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April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical patidegib gel effectively treats basal cell carcinoma in Gorlin syndrome patients without causing the side effects seen with oral treatments.
February 2026 in “Clinical Traditional Medicine and Pharmacology” Both Unani treatments effectively reduced hair shedding in Telogen Effluvium.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride was more effective than hydroxychloroquine in treating frontal fibrosing alopecia.
August 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using adipose-derived stem cell media with minoxidil may help regrow hair in men with hair loss.
22 citations
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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Both Platelet-Rich Plasma and Minoxidil foam increase hair count in women with hair loss, but Minoxidil is more effective. However, women were more satisfied with Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment.
2 citations
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January 2002 in “The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Finasteride effectively improves hair growth in men with minimal side effects.
January 2006 in “The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” 2.2% minoxidil gel effectively and safely treats alopecia areata.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma helps hair regrowth and improves quality of life in women with hair loss, but minoxidil may be more effective.
January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair tonic helps stop hair loss in most users.
137 citations
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December 2006 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” Mycophenolate mofetil is safer and more effective than cyclophosphamide for treating lupus nephritis.
18 citations
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January 1988 in “Acta oncologica” Retinol palmitate may reduce cancer relapses in early-stage lung cancer patients.
9 citations
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June 2020 in “Trials” The trial aims to test if spironolactone is an effective acne treatment for women without the side effects of current treatments.
9 citations
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November 2008 in “Journal of Womens Health” Researchers had trouble finding enough participants for a trial on DHEA's effects on postmenopausal women's sexual desire.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Reproduction & Infertility” Fenugreek can help with PCOS symptoms, but metformin is more effective overall.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” Centella asiatica with growth factors improves hair and scalp health.
June 2024 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Regenerative medicine shows promise for treating skin disorders like hair loss and vitiligo.
March 2024 in “BMC women's health” The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.
September 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
47 citations
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June 2015 in “Medicines” Panax ginseng is generally safe with mild side effects and may have health benefits, but more research is needed.
24 citations
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December 2020 in “Kardiologiia” Bromhexine and spironolactone together reduced COVID-19 symptoms and hospitalization time without side effects.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss in men.