5 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” Certain derivatives are more effective 5α-reductase type 2 inhibitors than finasteride.
March 2011 in “Focus on surfactants” Several companies launched new hair care ingredients in 2011 to improve conditioning, color retention, combability, and heat protection.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Natural Products” Combining shikimic acid and Prunus mume extract may effectively treat acne naturally.
January 2017 in “Rasayan journal of Chemistry” Researchers created a new, efficient way to make Dutasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, with high purity using a benzoyl group.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Equisetum debile extracts may help with skin whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-hair loss treatments.
3 citations
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January 2009 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Using both TGA and DTDG in hair straightening reduces hair damage compared to using TGA alone.
December 1998 in “Acta Crystallographica Section C-crystal Structure Communications” A new compound with strong antiandrogenic effects was found, potentially useful for treating conditions like acne and prostate cancer.
21 citations
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January 2010 in “JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCE” Abietic acid from pine resin can effectively inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase.
July 2026 in “Preprints.org” A cysteamine-derived compound helps hair stay straight in high humidity.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Crystal Growth & Design” 18 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A brominated phenoxy compound effectively inhibits a human enzyme and shows potential for clinical use.
20 citations
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February 2017 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” The MPA-ISO cocrystal improved solubility and dissolution rate, while the others did not.
8 citations
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August 2012 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Doublebase gel hydrates skin better and is preferred by most users over Aqueous cream.
January 2002 in “Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals” A new method was developed to make a compound used in finasteride and epristeride with a 69% yield.
3 citations
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June 2011 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
13 citations
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters” A new compound effectively inhibits human 5α-reductase 1.
April 2026 in “Applied Sciences” Succinic acid helps improve skin conditions like acne and rosacea.
31 citations
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February 1972 in “Experientia” The diphosphonate was the most effective at preventing calcification in rats.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” BECD helps straighten wavy hair by reducing undulation.
March 2019 in “Reactions Weekly”
6 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of nanobiotechnology” The new anti-acne treatment HA-P5 effectively reduces acne by targeting two key receptors and avoids an enzyme that can hinder treatment.
13 citations
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January 2005 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Smaller substituents at C-17 enhance the inhibitory activity of progesterone derivatives on 5alpha-reductase.
April 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The new cocrystal KET-PABA is a more effective and safe anti-inflammatory treatment for skin conditions in mice.
42 citations
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January 2009 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” A certain surfactant sticks to human hair, making it change from water-repelling to water-attracting, which could help in hair conditioning.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” The new gel improves acne treatment and skin health with better delivery and fewer doses.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” 18-MEA and SPDA can restore damaged hair's smoothness and reduce frizz.
4 citations
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May 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Fumaric acid esters might help treat alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” WS Biotin, a new form of D-Biotin, improves water solubility and shows potential for hair and skin care without being toxic at low levels.
2 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Chemical Crystallography” The research shows that hydrogen bonds greatly affect the crystal structure of a Finasteride derivative.