February 2024 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” Eclipta alba shows promise for treating various health issues and needs more research.
July 2022 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Research” Fluconazole is effective against animal strains, while Itraconazole works for some human strains, and longer contact with disinfectants like iodine and Virkon S is crucial.
Some plants may help with hair growth but need more scientific evidence.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new peptide, FOL-005, may help treat excessive hair growth by reducing a hair growth promoter, FGF7.
April 2025 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Amygdalin in Persicae Semen may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and regulating key pathways.
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January 2013 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Thuja orientalis hot water extract may help hair grow by starting the growth phase and improving hair follicle development.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Regulatory γδ T cells help protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
July 2022 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” Piptadeniastrum africanum and Cordia plathytyrsa can increase testosterone without major metabolic changes, but may affect triglycerides and creatinine.
January 2018 in “Archivio istituzionale della ricerca (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna)” Prompt veterinary care and proper diagnosis are crucial for treating rare fungal skin diseases in horses.
Eclipta alba Linn. is effective for various health issues and promotes hair growth.
October 2025 in “Phytochemistry Letters”
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June 2021 in “Cosmetics” A mix of sulforaphane, L-menthol, and dexpanthenol could help increase hair growth and reduce hair loss.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that mainly affects children and can cause symptoms from mild itching to severe inflammation.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leontopodium alpinum extract may help reduce hair shedding by keeping hair in the growth phase longer.
January 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly” Dutasteride is more effective for male pattern baldness than finasteride, and black cohosh extract BNO 1055 is as effective as conjugated estrogens in treating postmenopausal symptoms, with added benefits in reducing sweating and mental symptoms.
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” Celery extract and candlenut oil effectively and safely boost hair growth.
Avicennia marina extract can significantly promote hair growth in androgenic alopecia patients.
Low levels of tenuazonic acid can severely damage vital organs.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tavaborole is a safe and effective toenail fungus treatment, with the 5% solution being the best option.
Isotretinoin reduced inflammation in tufted hair folliculitis, but hair tufting remained.
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January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” The 10% Angiopteris evecta hair tonic is stable, promotes hair growth, and is safe.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” γδ T cells can prevent and treat alopecia areata, offering a new therapy option.
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January 2013 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” Wheat sprout extract can promote hair growth similar to minoxidil.
Myrtus communis Linn is a versatile medicinal plant used for treating many health issues and as a food additive.
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March 2022 in “PLoS ONE” Centipedegrass extract may promote hair growth by activating certain cell pathways.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Polygonum multiflorum can promote hair growth when taken orally or applied topically.
June 2023 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” DN106212, an extract from a plant, is better at promoting hair growth than other tested substances by affecting hair growth factors and follicle development.
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September 2024 in “Indian Journal of Postgraduate Dermatology” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses temporal triangular alopecia in children.
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April 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Trichohyalin granules help inner root sheath cells in hair follicles harden by integrating with keratin filaments.
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November 2021 in “Pharmaceuticals” Paeonia lactiflora and Poria cocos extracts can potentially increase hair growth and reduce hair loss symptoms by lowering testosterone and inflammation levels.