June 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study found that Platycladus orientalis flavonoids may reduce oxidative damage and slow melanin degradation in AGA-affected hair, improving its quality.
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March 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” In this review, researchers explored the multifaceted role of NF-κB signaling in various biological processes and diseases, including its interactions with other pathways, and discussed possible therapeutic approaches targeting this pathway for treating conditions like cancer, autoimmune disorders, and COVID-19.
21 citations
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November 2023 in “Heliyon” This review explored the use of six tropical plants, such as Acacia concinna and Garcinia mangostana, as natural active ingredients in shampoos, highlighting their beneficial physicochemical properties and biological activities for hair care and scalp maintenance.
October 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian Indonesia” In this experimental study using rabbits, the researchers evaluated hair tonic formulations containing cinnamon essential oil and virgin coconut oil, finding that formula 3 had hair growth activity exceeding the positive control, though overall growth activity differences were not statistically significant.
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September 2022 in “KnE medicine” This study demonstrated that a nanoemulsion hair tonic containing 7% candlenut oil accelerated hair growth more effectively in Mus musculus than both lower concentrations and a commercial ginseng tonic.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” In this study, topical application of Korean maritime pine bark extract at 2% concentration significantly promoted hair growth in mice, suggesting its potential use for hair loss prevention or treatment.
December 2021 in “Ad-Dawaa' Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study concluded that hair tonic formulations using extracts of green tea leaves, celery leaves, or their combination can effectively promote hair growth in guinea pigs, with the fastest growth seen using a 2.5% green tea to 7.5% celery leaf extract ratio.
2 citations
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November 2021 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that a phytosome lotion made from Mangkokan leaf extract, using a green solvent and microwave-assisted extraction, demonstrated greater hair growth activity than 2% minoxidil, with the 30% phytosome lotion showing the highest efficacy in increasing hair length, weight, and diameter.
8 citations
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July 2021 in “F1000Research” This review discusses the potential of plant-derived phytochemicals as alternatives to 5-alpha-Reductase inhibitors in treating prostate cancer, highlighting possible benefits like reduced side effects, but it reports no new findings.
24 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential benefits of flavonoid-containing botanicals, such as Panax ginseng, in reducing hair loss and promoting hair growth, but reports no new experimental results.
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the potential role of vitamins and minerals in managing non-scarring alopecia but reports no clinical results; the authors advocate for further controlled trials to explore these relationships.
7 citations
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April 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that BeauTop, a supplement containing several traditional Chinese herbs, may promote hair growth in mice with alopecia, potentially by modulating EGF and FGF-7 levels.
1 citations
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November 2017 in “JFL : Jurnal Farmasi Lampung” In this study, researchers found that hair tonic formulations containing Nothopanax scutellarium extract enhanced hair growth in male rabbits over 21 days, with the 25% concentration showing comparable effects to a minoxidil-based positive control.
1 citations
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August 2017 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” The 1% ethyl acetate fraction ethosomal gel from Nothopanax scutellarium leaves promotes hair growth but can mildly irritate the skin.
July 2017 in “Journal of Young Pharmacists” In this study, the ethyl acetate fraction of Nothopanax scutellarium leaves showed a mild irritation effect but promoted hair growth and increased hair diameter in rabbits.
64 citations
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January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” In this study, topical application of fibroblast growth factors was found to promote hair growth by inducing and prolonging the anagen phase in telogenic C57BL/6 mice, suggesting potential as hair growth-promoting agents.
29 citations
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November 2011 in “Cell stress & chaperones” This study demonstrated that quercetin effectively treated alopecia areata and prevented its onset in a mouse model, suggesting potential for clinical applications in managing the condition.
520 citations
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February 2001 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that VEGF significantly enhances perifollicular vascularization during the hair growth phase, accelerating hair regrowth and increasing follicle and hair size, while its inhibition retards hair growth.