Finasteride-loaded microemulsions, made with cinnamon oil, Tween20, propylene glycol, and water, can help maintain stemness of dermal cells, potentially aiding in hair regeneration.
Fenugreek seeds and Butea monosperma flowers may help reduce hair loss from chemotherapy.
January 2024 in “Elsevier eBooks” Plant biomass materials are effective and eco-friendly for skin and hair care in cosmetics.
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January 2018 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Curcuma aeruginosa extract lotion significantly reduces underarm hair growth.
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January 1980 in “Planta Medica” Some natural extracts and one hair tonic can promote hair growth in mice.
January 2006 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Rubus coreanum may help hair growth but not through the tested mechanisms, and none of the herbal extracts help with acne.
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Eclipta alba extract was found to be effective in promoting hair growth in hairless mice.
October 2025 in “Scientific Reports” White grapevine leaves, especially 'Razaki', have high phenolic content, useful for health products.
December 2024 in “International Journal on Science and Technology” Herbal hair oils promote hair growth effectively with minimal side effects.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Vitex negundo oil promotes hair growth and may treat alopecia safely.
Trichosanthes cucumerina leaf extract can promote hair growth like Minoxidil.
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World JOURNAL” Eclipta prostrata extract protects skin cells from UVB damage and has strong antioxidant properties.
January 2018 in “Modern approaches in drug designing” Kunzea oil may help stimulate hair growth.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A substance called Compound 2g can strongly block STS (a hormone-related enzyme) without affecting estrogen levels, making it potentially good for treating breast cancer.
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January 2002 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” New pregnane derivatives were more effective than finasteride at inhibiting a key enzyme for male pattern baldness.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Vitex negundo oil promotes hair growth and may treat hair loss safely.
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October 2021 in “Bioactive compounds in health and disease” Hibiscus anthocyanins help protect the liver and improve antioxidants in diabetic rats.
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January 2018 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” Wera leaf extract can help with hair growth.
January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” The cream with turmeric and ginger extracts can potentially reduce underarm hair growth effectively.
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January 2016 in “Journal of in silico & in vitro pharmacology” Combining Minoxidil and Rosemary oil in liposomes improves Minoxidil's effectiveness and remains stable for 60 days.
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July 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Lygodium japonicum spores can reduce inflammation by blocking certain cell signals.
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February 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Betamethasone dipropionate reduced skin thickness, fish oil increased it, and combined treatment had no significant effect.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics”
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Rosemary extracts promote hair growth better than minoxidil.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Rosemary extracts promote hair growth better than minoxidil.
September 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Argan oil is beneficial for hair and skin and can be applied directly.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Natural Products” Combining shikimic acid and Prunus mume extract may effectively treat acne naturally.
December 2022 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” Herbal cosmetics with oils like olive, coconut, and almond are popular for their skin and hair benefits with few side effects.
Saw palmetto cream for hair loss works better with glycerol and sorbitol.
May 2023 in “Scientific Reports” The seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. can potentially treat hair loss, showing effects similar to 5% minoxidil.