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GlossaryEmodin

naturally occurring compound in plants with medicinal properties

Emodin is a naturally occurring compound found in various plants, such as rhubarb and buckthorn. It has been studied for its potential medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial effects. In the context of hair and alopecia, emodin has shown promise in promoting hair growth by stimulating hair follicles and reducing inflammation.

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research Hair Growth Promoting Effects of Emodin in Telogenic C57BL/6 Mice

2 citations, June 2016 in “Korean journal of veterinary research”

Emodin may help hair grow similarly to minoxidil and could treat baldness.

research 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Components as Antiandrogens From Herbal Medicine

19 citations, June 2010 in “Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies”

A plant extract was found to effectively block an enzyme related to male hormone-related diseases.

Integrated Chemometric Fingerprints of Antioxidant Activities and HPLC-DAD-CL for Assessing the Quality of the Processed Roots of Polygonum Multiflorum Thunb. (Heshouwu)

research Integrated Chemometric Fingerprints of Antioxidant Activities and HPLC-DAD-CL for Assessing the Quality of the Processed Roots of Polygonum Multiflorum Thunb. (Heshouwu)

12 citations, April 2016 in “Chinese Medicine”

The research identified 12 antioxidant compounds in Polygonum multiflorum roots, suggesting these as quality markers for the plant's processed roots.

research Recurrent Toxic Hepatitis in a Caucasian Girl Related to the Use of Shou-Wu-Pian, a Chinese Herbal Preparation

66 citations, July 2005 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition”

A 5-year-old girl had liver damage twice after using the herbal product Shou-Wu-Pian.

Bioactives in Chinese Proprietary Medicine Modulate 5α-Reductase Activity and Gene Expression Associated with Androgenetic Alopecia

research Bioactives in Chinese Proprietary Medicine Modulate 5α-Reductase Activity and Gene Expression Associated with Androgenetic Alopecia

6 citations, April 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

Chinese medicine may help treat hair loss by affecting genes and enzyme activity.

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community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 1 year ago

He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.

community Hair loss continues after 1mg fin daily

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been using finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil once daily, and various oils but continues to experience hair loss. They are considering whether to increase the finasteride dosage or maintain the current regimen until a hair transplant.

community Why only the top of the head?!

in Chat 2 years ago

Why the top of the head is affected by hair loss more than other areas, and treatments such as surgery, medications like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 to treat it.

community Scientists have finally found the potential ‘cure’ for baldness

in Research/Science 2 years ago

A new study that found a single chemical could potentially be responsible for hair loss, and the potential to use this discovery to stimulate hair growth. The conversation also includes various treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, DUT, and Botox for hair loss.