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March 2006 in “Food Chemistry” The triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum can block testosterone effects and may help treat enlarged prostate.
9 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Ultra-high molecular weight poly-γ-glutamic acid may help promote hair growth.
7 citations,
September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa extracts and an isolate promoted hair growth and could be natural treatments for hair loss.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Saw palmetto supplements may reduce prostate cancer cell growth without being toxic.
4 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” A plant mixture extract helped grow hair by boosting cell growth and growth factors while blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
3 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests that more research is needed to confirm if baldness can indicate a higher risk of severe COVID-19 in men.
November 2023 in “Bioorganic Chemistry” Drugs targeting the Androgen Receptor are effective for treating prostate cancer and other androgen-related conditions.
January 2006 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Rubus coreanum may help hair growth but not through the tested mechanisms, and none of the herbal extracts help with acne.
67 citations,
July 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
27 citations,
May 2017 in “Marine Drugs” Undariopsis peterseniana extract helps hair grow by activating certain cell growth pathways and could be a new treatment for hair loss.
24 citations,
January 2014 in “The American Journal of Chinese Medicine” The leaves of Platycladus orientalis have potential health benefits but require more research for safety and understanding how they work.
21 citations,
April 2012 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The gel with special fat-loaded particles from rice bran could be an effective skin treatment for hair loss.
19 citations,
January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Sargassum muticum extract and its component apo-9'-fucoxanthinone may help hair growth and treat hair loss.
17 citations,
July 2003 in “Metabolism-clinical and Experimental” Women with female-pattern baldness produce more testosterone, but 5a-reductase inhibition treatment won't help.
13 citations,
October 2002 in “Journal of Biochemical and Biophysical Methods” Men with male-pattern baldness have higher levels of certain testosterone metabolites and may have more active androgen metabolism.
10 citations,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
8 citations,
February 2022 in “Molecules” Asparagus racemosus root extract reduced sebum and pore size in men but not in women.
5 citations,
October 2022 in “Cosmetics” Cell-based models help test if cosmetic ingredients really work for hair growth and skin health.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Policosanol helps treat hair loss by balancing hormones and supporting hair growth.
4 citations,
December 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Breadfruit is nutritious and has potential health and medicinal benefits, but is currently underused.
2 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Common latent viruses might contribute to male-pattern baldness by disrupting cell processes that normally suppress hair loss-related proteins.
The conclusion is that hair supplement ingredients may be unsafe and should be disclosed and proven safe before use.
September 2021 in “Han'gug mi'saengmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Han-guk misaengmul saengmyeong gonghak hoeji” Tetrathelmis tetrathele extract may help prevent hair loss and improve scalp health.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Hair loss may increase heart disease risk.
18 citations,
November 2012 in “Current opinion in urology” Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
49 citations,
April 2012 in “Phytotherapy Research” Rosemary leaf extract may be an effective natural treatment for hair growth and male pattern baldness.
14 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Chaga mushrooms contain compounds that may promote hair growth better than common treatments.
50 citations,
April 2010 in “Biology direct” Low androgen levels might delay prostate cancer but could lead to more aggressive, therapy-resistant cancers.
31 citations,
September 2020 in “Clinical endocrinology” Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.
3 citations,
November 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Odds Ratios can be misleading; it's better to also present risk and Relative Risks for clarity.