November 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” Rosemary essential oil can improve mood, sleep, and cognitive function but may cause allergies, so use it carefully.
September 2025 in “Animals” Organic trace minerals can temporarily improve cat hair health and reduce hair loss.
September 2025 in “Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine” Ashwagandha is safe and effective for reducing perimenopausal symptoms.
July 2025 in “Phytomedicine Plus” Cyperus rotundus L. can naturally reduce hair growth effectively with minimal side effects.
February 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Many COVID-19 survivors, especially women, experience hair loss and skin color changes, needing specific post-recovery care.
December 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Farmasi (Scientific Journal of Pharmacy)” Nanotechnology could improve lavender oil's effectiveness, but more research is needed.
December 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up development, cuts costs, and uses known safe drugs, but faces challenges like regulations and patents.
Solanum nigrum may help treat hair loss.
Plant-based compounds can improve wound dressings and skin medication delivery.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up drug development, saves money, and has led to about a third of new drug approvals.
Artemisia maritima L. has strong medicinal potential, especially for treating infections and inflammation.
March 2023 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are used for prostate issues, hair loss, and excessive hair growth, may help with COVID-19, but can cause sexual and mental health side effects, and their use in preventing prostate cancer needs more examination.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Maxillariinae orchids contain 62 compounds with potential health benefits, including treating skin conditions and diseases like cancer and diabetes.
May 2019 in “Journal of Acupuncture Research” Sebalgukhwa-san (SGS) can help treat hair loss without liver toxicity.
May 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” A man had hiccups for several days after a hair transplant, likely due to medication or nerve irritation, but they stopped on their own.
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May 2012 in “International Journal of Andrology” The new oral testosterone pill normalized testosterone levels and lowered SHBG in men with low testosterone.
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October 1975 in “Circulation” Minoxidil, propranolol, and furosemide effectively control severe hypertension, but may cause sodium retention.
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October 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” Melatonin and mitotane treatment led to hair re-growth in 62% of dogs with Alopecia X, but this was not always linked to normal hormone levels.
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August 2014 in “PubMed” Testosterone improves mood and thinking skills; finasteride has no effect.
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August 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Dihydroartemisinin helps reduce prostate enlargement in rats by stopping the growth of prostate cells.
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in patients with Tourette syndrome.
August 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.
July 2003 in “Pediatrics in review” In 2001, the FDA approved 12 new drugs for children to treat allergies, asthma, ADHD, birth control, and other conditions.
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April 2014 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Finasteride affects brain and blood steroids, causing lasting sexual and emotional side effects.
December 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” A new combination of tadalafil and finasteride improves drug performance and stability.
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January 2019 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Maidenhair fern extract reduced anxiety and depression in rats and may work due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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January 2006 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Tumescent liposuction is safe and effective for different cosmetic surgeries if done within recommended limits.
January 2009 in “Journal of Jilin Medical College” SDG helps reduce BPH effects in rats.
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April 2018 in “Sleep” Finasteride increases risk of sleep apnea and insomnia.
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March 2011 in “Hospital Pharmacy” Various medications and vaccines can cause serious side effects.