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January 2012 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that extract of Hura crepitans inhibited androgen-accelerated NT-4 activity and ameliorated the retardation of hair regrowth in dihydrotestosterone-implanted mice, suggesting a potential role for NT-4 inhibitors in AGA.
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November 2016 in “Molecules” This review discusses the historical and current use of ribosome-inactivating protein-expressing plants in traditional medicine across various cultures and regions, highlighting their role despite a lack of scientific validation.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This study suggests that while complementary and alternative treatments for hair loss are becoming more popular, their effectiveness and mechanisms remain largely unverified.
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that RE-ORGA, a preparation from Korean herbs, may help alleviate androgenic alopecia by promoting human dermal papilla cell proliferation, reducing 5α-reductase enzyme levels, and displaying anti-inflammatory properties, suggesting potential regulation of androgen receptor sensitivity.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers identified significant differences in lipid composition between grey and black hair follicles in women with type 2 diabetes and healthy controls, suggesting these lipids may contribute to the production of grey hair and may offer targets for anti-grey-hair treatments.