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Research
research Commonly used hair oils in the Black community: a narrative review in their use to treat androgenetic alopecia
research Development and Skin Penetration Pathway Evaluation Using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy of Microemulsions for Dermal Delivery Enhancement of Finasteride
research Treatment options for androgenetic alopecia: Efficacy, side effects, compliance, financial considerations, and ethics
research Development and Evaluation of Herbal Hair Serum: A traditional way to Improve Hair Quality
The herbal hair serum improves hair quality and growth, and is a good alternative to traditional cosmetics because it doesn't contain harmful chemicals like parabens and sulphates.
research An Herbal Extract Combination (Biochanin A, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, and Ginseng Extracts) versus 3% Minoxidil Solution for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-week, Prospective, Randomized, Triple-blind, Controlled Trial
The herbal mix (Biochanin A, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, and Ginseng Extracts) and the 3% Minoxidil solution are equally effective in treating hair loss, but the herbal mix has fewer side effects.

research Formulation of Sodium Valproate Nanospanlastics as a Promising Approach for Drug Repurposing in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Sodium Valproate nanospanlastics could be a safe and effective treatment for Androgenic Alopecia, with fewer side effects than minoxidil.
research Determination of finasteride, indapamide and tiemonium methyl sulphate using surface plasmon resonance band of silver nanoparticles

research A randomized, single‐blinded, vehicle‐controlled study of a topical active blend in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Redenyl lotion effectively promotes hair growth and improves quality of life for androgenetic alopecia patients.

research The new paradigm for androgenetic alopecia and plant-based folk remedies: 5α-reductase inhibition, reversal of secondary microinflammation and improving insulin resistance
Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.

research Preparation and Characterization of Minoxidil Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers
Nanostructured lipid carriers improve minoxidil delivery for hair loss treatment.

research Safety and Efficacy of Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract for Hair Growth in Androgenic Alopecia: A 16-Week Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male alopecia patients without any side effects.

research Stereocontrolled synthesis of all eight stereoisomers of the putative anti-androgen cyoctol
Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.