January 2010 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” Androgenetic alopecia is more common in Chinese Han than in Chinese Yi in Liangshan.
3 citations
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March 2025 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” Combining fat grafts with botulinum toxin helps improve Raynaud's symptoms.
26 citations
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November 2002 in “Planta medica” Extracts from Cercidiphyllum japonicum wood can stimulate mouse hair cell growth like common hair growth treatments.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Korean journal of medicinal crop science/Han-gug yagyong jagmul hag-hoeji” BLH308, made from persimmon leaf, green tea, and sophora fruit, may help reduce hair loss by fighting oxidative stress and inflammation.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Cynoglossum amabile has medicinal potential but poses safety concerns due to liver toxicity.
52 citations
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Chinese herbal medicine might help reduce chemotherapy side effects in breast cancer patients, but more high-quality research is needed.
72 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid from licorice root is good for skin and hair treatments but has absorption challenges.
7 citations
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September 2004 in “대한의생명과학회지” An extract made from Polygoni multiflori Radix, Angelica gigantis Radix, and Lycii Fructus was found to increase hair density and prevent hair loss in most users when applied daily for 18 months.
1 citations
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August 2013 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Glycyrrhiza glabra extract may prevent hair loss like finasteride.
November 2025 in “Discover Food” Catechins-rich tea extract may help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Korean Red Ginseng may help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
7 citations
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March 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” OCIAD2 and DCN genes affect hair growth in goats by having opposite effects on a growth signaling pathway and inhibiting each other.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” The herbal mix (Biochanin A, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, and Ginseng Extracts) and the 3% Minoxidil solution are equally effective in treating hair loss, but the herbal mix has fewer side effects.
Sinapic acid and glabridin together help hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Preprints.org” Fermented red ginseng marc may help treat atopic dermatitis by reducing inflammation and improving skin health.
August 2015 in “아시안뷰티화장품학술지” Ethanol and ultrasonic wave extraction methods are best for making effective cosmetics and anti-hair loss products.
February 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” A synthetic drug and a South American herb may help treat alopecia areata in Chinese men.
16 citations
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June 2019 in “Industrial Biotechnology” Freezing brown seaweed right after harvesting and using microwave-assisted extraction with 75% 1,3-propanediol as a solvent is the best way to get polyphenols for cosmetics.
January 2025 in “Bandung Conference Series Pharmacy” Tin leaf extract in solid shampoo can effectively reduce oxidative stress on hair and scalp.
September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical and Nursing Research” Combining Chuzhi Shengfa Tablets with ketoconazole shampoo or 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth in men.
December 2021 in “Daehanhanuihakoeji” The traditional herbal formulas Yongdamsagan-Tang and Paljung-san, along with the drug finasteride, can reduce inflammation and may work together without affecting each other's effectiveness against benign prostatic hyperplasia.
11 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Ginseng Research/Journal of ginseng research” Red ginseng oil is believed to have various health benefits and is safe, but more research is needed to fully understand how it works.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male alopecia patients without any side effects.
2 citations
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August 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Moxibustion may help improve ovarian function by changing androgen levels.
April 2025 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Amygdalin in Persicae Semen may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and regulating key pathways.
12 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition” Deferasirox combined with sorafenib reduces liver cancer risk and lessens treatment side effects.
May 2019 in “Journal of Acupuncture Research” Sebalgukhwa-san (SGS) can help treat hair loss without liver toxicity.
4 citations
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” 2-deoxy D-glucose does not help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
7 citations
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December 2022 in “Plants” Guava leaf extract may help treat hair loss and protect cells by blocking certain genes and fighting damaging molecules.
15 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Andrology” Liquorice may reduce testosterone and affect male reproductive organs, potentially helping treat conditions like prostate cancer.