91 citations
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November 2008 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” DGAT1 enzyme is crucial for healthy skin and hair by regulating retinoid levels.
August 2025 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” A new topical finasteride formulation effectively promotes hair growth with fewer side effects.
The 0.05% dutasteride topical solution effectively promotes hair growth with fewer side effects than oral treatments.
April 2023 in “Klinicheskaya dermatologiya i venerologiya” Oral Minoxidil may be better for hair growth than topical, but its long-term safety is unclear.
23 citations
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December 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” Combination therapy improves hair growth in advanced hair loss.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Engineering Letters” MXD@CP could be a promising new topical treatment for hair loss.
17 citations
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May 2011 in “Gene Therapy” Using polyethylenimine-DNA to deliver the hTERT gene can stimulate hair growth and may be useful in treating hair loss, but there could be potential cancer risks.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Marine microbes could be used in cosmetics for sun protection, skin care, and possibly preventing hair loss.
5 citations
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March 2016 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” A man experienced life-threatening shock after swallowing hair growth solution.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutics and drug analysis” The Aloe Vera shampoo worked better for hair care than a regular shampoo.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks” Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The minoxidil-finasteride combination is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
The combination therapy improved hair growth and thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia.
September 2025 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” Low-dose oral minoxidil is as effective as or better than topical minoxidil for hair growth but may cause mild side effects.
9 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Laser-assisted delivery of PRP, with or without bimatoprost and minoxidil, can effectively stimulate hair growth.
Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.
April 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Oral minoxidil is an effective alternative for hair loss but may cause more unwanted hair growth.
Garlic can help hair grow by activating certain growth pathways, and it works whether you eat it or apply it to your scalp.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” A woman developed facial hair cysts after using a 3% minoxidil solution for hair loss, which disappeared after stopping the treatment and removing the cysts surgically.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with no cure, but various treatments exist that require personalized approaches.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” The combined treatment significantly improved hair growth and thickness compared to the control group.
5 citations
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August 2015 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The top research priorities for congenital ichthyosis include long-term side effects of oral retinoids, best topical treatments, and treatments for itch and hair loss.
April 2003 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Capsaicin and minoxidil together lead to quick, steady hair growth.
39 citations
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April 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve minoxidil skin permeation, but more research needed for effective hair growth.
13 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Diphencyprone is effective for treating patchy hair loss in alopecia areata, but tacrolimus is not.
13 citations
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January 2014 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Cyperus rotundus oil effectively reduces unwanted hair without side effects.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” A new anti-baldness patch effectively treats hair loss by blocking enzymes linked to the condition.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Pine bark extract helps mice grow hair by reducing inflammation and boosting growth factors.
November 2021 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Resveratrol may help promote hair growth and treat hair loss.
August 2025 in “Biomolecules” Fibroblast growth factors could be a better, safer treatment for hair loss than current options.