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Glossary Fruit

mature ovary of a flowering plant containing seeds

A fruit is the mature ovary of a flowering plant, typically containing seeds. It develops from the fertilized ovule after pollination and serves to protect the seeds and aid in their dispersal. Fruits can be fleshy, like apples and berries, or dry, like nuts and grains.

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research Fruit Acid Inhibits UV-Induced Skin Aging via PI3K/Akt and NF-κB Pathway Inhibition

3 citations , January 2025 in “Discovery Medicine”

This study found that glycolic acid treatment reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in UV-induced skin photoaging in rats, promoting collagen recovery and reducing photoaging signs, potentially by inhibiting the PI3K/Akt and NF-κB pathways.

research Anti-androgenic potential of the fruit extracts of certain Egyptian Sabal species and their genetic variability studies: a metabolomic-molecular modeling approach

1 citations , January 2022 in “Food & Function”

This study found that fruit extracts from certain Egyptian Sabal species demonstrated significant anti-androgenic activity and potential therapeutic effects against benign prostatic hyperplasia in rat models and cell lines.

The Chemical and Pharmacological Research Progress on Fructus Malvae

research The Chemical and Pharmacological Research Progress on a Kind of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Fructus Malvae

1 citations , September 2022 in “Molecules”

This review systematically summarizes the chemical components and pharmacological research on Fructus Malvae, aiming to enhance its development and application in traditional Chinese medicine; it reports no new clinical results.

research Hair promotion effect of Beta vulgaris L. fruit extracts; physicochemical, and analytical evaluation

January 2026

This study on albino mice found that hair tonic formulations using methanolic and ethanolic extracts of Beta vulgaris L. promoted hair growth, with the ethanolic extract showing greater effectiveness in terms of length and diameter, potentially due to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

research Hair Growth Activity of Seeds and Fruit Pulp of Eugenia jambolana (Jamun)

November 2015 in “Pharmacy & pharmacology international journal”

This study concluded that the ethanolic extract of Eugenia jambolana fruit pulp significantly promoted hair growth in albino mice compared to the seeds extract.

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community Frustrated this week, shaving an option after a decade of trying

57 upvotes 9 months ago

The user is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, and is considering shaving their head. They are advised to maintain consistency with medication, consider oral minoxidil, and explore hair transplant options.

community Frustrating back and forth progress

in Is this regrowth? 161 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing fluctuating hair regrowth using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, with the best results in the first four months. Suggestions include being patient through shedding cycles, considering oral minoxidil, and possibly adding dutasteride for stronger results.

community Are fruit seeds more effective than fin/Dut?

7 months ago

The user experienced reduced hair loss after switching from finasteride and dutasteride to consuming fruit seeds like pumpkin and flaxseed, but others suggest the improvement is likely due to the delayed effects of the medications. There is skepticism about the seeds' effectiveness in blocking DHT compared to the medications.

community It's all so frustrating: I don't know what to do anymore.

in Chat 18 upvotes 7 months ago

The user is frustrated with hair loss despite using minoxidil, topical finasteride, and topical dutasteride, and is considering other options like oral treatments, SMP, or hair systems. They feel demoralized and are struggling with self-esteem and social interactions due to their thinning hair.

community Inflammation (and health care system) frustration

6 upvotes 1 year ago

A woman is frustrated with her hair loss and the slow, ineffective healthcare system in Canada. She has tried treatments like minoxidil, doxycycline, and kenalog injections, but continues to experience painful inflammation and hair loss.

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