Safflower extract in nanostructured carriers was more effective than minoxidil for hair growth without irritating skin.
January 2025 in “NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES” Dermoscopy is useful for accurately diagnosing syphilitic alopecia.
April 2024 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Pilose antler extract helps hair grow in mice with a type of hair loss by speeding up the growth phase.
January 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Granulomatous alopecia areata is a rare but real form of hair loss.
July 2021 in “Veterinary record/The veterinary record” A calf in Scotland likely had Schmallenberg virus from its mother.
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March 1989 in “The BMJ” A woman's hair grew back while she was taking sulphasalazine for arthritis.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Being allergic to linalool, a common fragrance ingredient, might contribute to developing frontal fibrosing alopecia.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Lmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan/” A 2% celery leaf extract shampoo is best for hair growth.
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August 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Certain plant extracts can effectively treat skin conditions like athlete's foot, chronic vein problems, sun damage, skin growths, vitiligo, and hair loss, and may also improve skin appearance.
July 2021 in “Research, Society and Development” Minoxidil is effective and safe for hair growth in Androgenetic Alopecia, with manageable side effects.
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July 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” SLHA can be hard to diagnose and needs teamwork between specialists.
February 2025 in “Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials” Glutamic acid microneedle patches promote better hair growth than traditional treatments.
January 2026 in “International journal of research and scientific innovation” Quail bone ash and sesame oil may help reduce hair fall and promote growth.
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
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December 2018 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” EGCG may help treat alopecia areata by blocking certain immune responses and reducing specific harmful immune cells.
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June 2024 in “Allergy”
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July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Eclipta alba extract improved learning, memory, and stress-related ulcers in rats without affecting movement or causing anxiety.
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April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” September 2025 in “Media Kedokteran Hewan” 90% of African pygmy hedgehogs in the study had fungal infections.
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July 2017 in “Microbial Cell Factories” Adding soybean oil to Nonomuraea dietziae increases production of a beneficial compound by improving metabolism and enzyme systems.
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September 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Gardenia florida fruit extract may help hair grow and needs more research to understand how.
January 2026 in “Medicine” Hejie Shengfa Decoction may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation, but more safety studies are needed.
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” White lupin uses specific genes to grow root hairs and access phosphorus when it's scarce.
January 2012 in “Journal of Northwest A & F University” The Eda gene helps regulate the hair cycle in goats.
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October 2024 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Abrus precatorius has medicinal benefits but can be toxic.
April 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Olive oil helps Malassezia globosa overgrow, worsening atopic dermatitis in mice.
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February 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Peperomia pellucida extract promotes hair growth, boosts male libido and fertility, and protects kidney cells.
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September 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Mice with too much sPLA₂-IIA have hair loss and poor wound healing due to abnormal hair growth and stem cell depletion.
August 2024 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” The study identifies the pheromone gland's location and structure in Endoclita vietnamensis, aiding future pest control methods.