February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A protein made in a plant stopped hair growth in mice.
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September 2019 in “EBioMedicine” sPLA2-IIA increases growth in hair follicle stem cells and cancer cells, suggesting it could be targeted for hair growth and cancer treatment.
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December 2013 in “Phytotherapy Research” Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) extract helps hair grow and could be used in hair products.
September 2023 in “Plant journal” A protein called GIS3 is important for the growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis by controlling two genes with the help of certain growth signals.
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September 2000 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Balneophototherapy effectively treats ichthyosis linearis circumflexa but may need ongoing treatment due to short remission.
January 2026 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” The hydrogel with sericin and guava extract significantly improved burn wound healing in mice.
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Scalp seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition linked to oil production and bacteria, with specific diagnostic features and treatments like antifungals and corticosteroids.
A harbor seal's skin disease was cured after 8 months of treatment.
Hibiscus leaf extract in hair tonic promotes hair growth effectively.
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September 2015 in “Protein expression and purification” Scientists made safflower seeds produce a human growth factor that could help with hair growth and wound healing.
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January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A neem-based herbal treatment worked better than ivermectin for sarcoptic mange in camels, improving their recovery and overall health.
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April 2025 in “Phycology” Phlorotannins from brown seaweeds may improve skin and hair health in cosmetics.
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July 2013 in “Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry” Spironolactone harms fish reproduction and is more potent in fish than invertebrates, needing environmental monitoring.
January 2026 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Serenoa repens may cause long-lasting sexual and psychiatric side effects.
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March 1987 in “Phycologia” Phosphorus limitation causes significant hair growth in certain algae.
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January 2021 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” These three weeds have important medicinal properties and need more research for potential pharmaceutical use.
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August 2018 in “Journal of pharmacopolium” The 3:2 combination of pandanus and sansevieria leaf extracts promotes the best hair growth.
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November 2009 in “The Neurologist/The neurologist” If someone has scaly skin, muscle stiffness, and intellectual disability, doctors should consider Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome, but other conditions if more symptoms are present.
February 2024 in “Jurnal Sains dan Kesehatan” Sansevieria trifasciata leaves have strong antibacterial effects similar to ciprofloxacin.
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January 2017 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Inhibiting ALOX12 can help hair cuticle maturation by increasing S100A3 citrullination.
The nanoemulsions effectively promoted hair growth in male rats.
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April 2021 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Extracts from the Calanthe discolor plant promote hair follicle growth and increase growth factor levels.
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July 2021 in “Uro” Saw palmetto extract is generally safe and can effectively treat Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, but its evaluation is affected by varying quality and a need for long-term studies.
April 2019 in “Agriculture and natural resources” February 2026 in “Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines”
January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Silibinin-loaded micelles significantly protect hair from UV-B damage.
July 2014 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” Tridax procumbens and Ouratea spectabilis can affect other plants' growth and have antioxidant benefits.
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January 2015 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Laminaria japonica and Cistanche tubulosa extracts combined may effectively promote hair growth.
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February 1994 in “Drug Investigation” Sulfasalazine might cause hair loss, especially in women, and stopping it can reverse the hair loss.
December 2023 in “Plants” Fissistigma oldhamii has compounds that help with pain, inflammation, and other health issues.