6 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Natural Products” A new compound from a sponge strongly inhibits an enzyme linked to male-pattern hair loss without being toxic at low levels.
6 citations
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October 2016 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” The water extract of Bituminaria bituminosa, high in phenolic compounds, shows strong antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory potential.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Taohong Siwu Decoction may help treat hair loss by targeting multiple genes and pathways.
October 2025 in “Plant Science Today” Cytokinins help Vitex negundo grow better and bloom more.
5 citations
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February 2017 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” 4-O-Methylhonokiol helps protect skin cells from growth-stopping effects of a protein by regulating growth-related pathways.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SM04755 may be an effective topical treatment for psoriasis.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hom Thong banana peels can help reduce skin pigmentation by inhibiting melanin production.
37 citations
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January 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Apple extract called procyanidin B-2 was found to greatly increase hair growth.
December 2015 in “Focus on catalysts” Pomiferin may improve skin and scalp health by boosting important protein expression.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Extracts from the Calanthe discolor plant promote hair follicle growth and increase growth factor levels.
59 citations
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March 2003 in “The Lancet” Imatinib can repigment grey hair, while SU11428 can cause temporary hair depigmentation.
7 citations
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June 2010 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters” Two new compounds were found to effectively reduce hair growth in mice.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in urology” The new saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and may be as good as standard treatments.
8 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Research in Pharmacy” Compounds from turmeric and bitter show strong potential as antiviral agents against the influenza A virus.
December 2022 in “Journal of Plant Biotechnology/Sigmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Journal of plant biotechnology” A new peptide from ginseng berries may help prevent hair loss by promoting cell growth and reducing stress damage.
1 citations
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Oncology” Lysocellin helps stop cell damage from etoposide and may prevent hair loss.
12 citations
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May 2023 in “Molecules” Polygoni Cuspidati Rhizoma et Radix contains compounds that inhibit certain enzymes.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Marine Drugs” Marine compounds from gorgonians and soft corals show promise for drug development, especially for chronic disorders.
January 2006 in “Benzina: Revista d'excepcions culturals” Trienones are more effective at inhibiting the enzyme linked to hair loss than dienones.
Prunus Tomentosa extract is effective in promoting hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
Thai plant extracts, especially Avicennia marina, can promote hair growth by inhibiting certain enzymes and boosting growth factors.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ursolic and shikimic acid together boost hair growth better than alone.
May 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” A new compound, 3a, effectively fights prostate cancer better than finasteride.
Compounds in fluted pumpkin and African yam bean seed oils may help manage benign prostate hyperplasia.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking TYK2 might be a new way to treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
14 citations
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” The compound (1R,2S)-4-(2-Cyano-cyclohexyl-oxy)-2-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile can stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production when applied topically.
30 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbal compounds like ricinoleic acid, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, and hinokiflavone may be safe and effective for treating hair loss.
A hair tonic with 7.5% daun talok and 2% daun pare promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
321 citations
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January 2012 in “Cell stem cell” TGF-β2 helps activate hair follicle stem cells by counteracting BMP signals.
January 2025 in “FASKES Jurnal Farmasi Kesehatan dan Sains” Erythrina subumbrans leaves may help treat hair loss.