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May 2026 in “Global Translational Medicine” Clove leaf extract lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol while also increasing body weight.
February 1976 in “PubMed” Sex hormone therapy is effective for certain skin conditions like acne and seborrhea, but less so for female hair loss and excessive hair growth.
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August 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Modified pep7, named EPM peptide, effectively promotes hair growth at low concentrations and works well with minoxidil.
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December 2023 in “Curēus” Tadalafil is effective for treating urinary symptoms in men with BPH.
August 2025 in “JAAD International” Bicalutamide may reduce hair shedding in women but needs longer trials to confirm its effectiveness.
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January 2016 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” The herbal hair gel could be a safe hair growth treatment with minimal side effects.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Truman Plus Male Enhancement is marketed as a natural testosterone booster to improve men's sexual health and energy.
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June 2014 in “World Journal of Urology” The herbal combination of saw palmetto and stinging nettle reduces nighttime urination in men with urinary issues.
January 2020 in “Archives of Pharmacy Practice” Hibiscus leaf extract may help hair grow better than flower extract.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Epimedium extract helps increase skin pigmentation and could be a new treatment for conditions with reduced pigmentation.
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” A new method using Y-27632 improves the growth and quality of human hair follicle stem cells for tissue engineering and therapy.
November 2021 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences” New compounds were made and tested, with compound 6 showing potential for treating prostate-related diseases.
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May 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively improves male hair loss with mild side effects.
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Hair RiseTM microemulsion effectively promotes hair growth and treats hair loss better than standard treatments.
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January 2007 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Black pepper leaf extract contains compounds that can block testosterone effects and promote hair growth.
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