6 citations
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June 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Topical tacrolimus reduces certain growth factors in hair follicles.
January 2011 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” Constant-release melatonin reduces SOX21 gene expression in goats during the hair follicle resting phase.
23 citations
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December 2001 in “Experimental dermatology” Soymilk can slow hair growth and make hair thinner.
17 citations
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April 1997 in “Archives of dermatology” The document describes a treatment for excessive hair growth in a teenage girl using medication and birth control, but does not report the results.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-level laser therapy is a safe and effective long-term treatment for hair loss, improving hair density and thickness.
20 citations
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Angelica sinensis and Tetrapanax papyrifer are common in Taiwanese TCM for lactation, with potential anticancer benefits.
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.
Ganoderma lucidum extract promotes hair growth in bald rats, with higher doses producing better results, similar to the effects of Minoxidil 2%.
May 2025 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Erlotinib can cause excessive eyelash growth.
January 2016 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A substance called prostaglandin D2 is found more in bald scalps and it stops hair from growing. Blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
3 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Itraconazole effectively treated a woman's painful skin condition and hair loss.
June 2022 in “C&EN global enterprise” The drug Olumiant is now approved to treat severe hair loss from alopecia and can also be used for some hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
22 citations
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January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Cow placenta extract may help hair grow by increasing a growth factor but is less effective than minoxidil.
Hair RiseTM microemulsion effectively promotes hair growth and treats hair loss better than standard treatments.
3 citations
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March 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Licorice has many health benefits but more research is needed to fully understand them.
1 citations
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November 2001 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
October 2025 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Combining laser therapy with other treatments effectively increases hair density and thickness for hair loss.
50 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Using 2.5 mg/mL triamcinolone acetonide is effective for hair growth in alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
4 citations
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June 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Prednisolone can quickly regrow hair in alopecia universalis, but hair falls out after stopping it.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ASLAN004 was safe and well-tolerated, supporting further development for treating certain diseases.
4 citations
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January 2020 January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” GT20029 showed some hair growth improvement, but longer studies are needed for better results.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Deleted Journal” Orthosiphon stamineus extract can significantly boost hair growth and cell proliferation in hair loss patients.
7 citations
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October 2015 in “Experimental dermatology” Blocking the mineralocorticoid receptor can help treat skin thinning caused by steroids.
13 citations
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May 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” LH and hCG reduce certain protein levels in women's skin.
6 citations
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May 2023 in “Drugs” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in adults with severe alopecia better than a placebo and is approved for treatment, but long-term effects are still unknown.
5 citations
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January 2011 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” Fermented Cornus officinalis promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
18 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
24 citations
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June 2018 in “PubMed” Serenoa repens extract helps regrow hair and repair hair loss by activating certain cell growth pathways.
3 citations
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Prolactin affects skin health and may lead to new treatments for skin and hair issues.