8 citations,
June 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine improves hair growth, thickness, and reduces shedding.
7 citations,
April 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” H-1 antihistamines may help with various skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
6 citations,
October 2017 Indian Gooseberry has potential for cancer prevention and treatment and promotes hair growth.
5 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine might help prevent COVID-19, but more research is needed.
5 citations,
March 2017 in “Natural Product Research” Researchers found eight natural compounds and essential oils in the Italian plant Bituminaria basaltica, which are typical for its genus and known for bioactivity.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” Spirulina extract and C-phycocyanin may help heal wounds.
May 2024 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Women with PCOS have higher oxidative stress and hormone imbalances, suggesting managing oxidative stress could help.
January 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda Campus” Psoralea corylifolia Linn. is a medicinal plant used for skin diseases and has various health benefits.
Henna has many medicinal uses but needs more research to confirm its benefits.
October 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” Keedari thailam is effective for treating alopecia areata and has multiple health benefits.
February 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research and development” Flavonoids in Iraqi marshland plants have potential health benefits like antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.
June 2022 in “Organic communications” Natural compounds, especially Withaferin-A, may help treat post-COVID-19 complications, but some may have side effects.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The Christ’s Thorn Jujube tree has many uses, including medicine, food, and industry, due to its beneficial properties.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The AndroCoV Clinical Scoring is an accurate, easy, and free way to diagnose COVID-19 without a lab test.
6 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in drug discovery” Some small molecule antivirals show promise against COVID-19, but more research is needed to understand and improve them.
5 citations,
July 2007 in “PubMed” An HIV patient's complete hair loss was reversed after switching from lopinavir/ritonavir to nelfinavir.
4 citations,
October 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Early treatment with certain drug combinations improved COVID-19 outcomes and prevented severe disease in males, including those at higher risk.
1 citations,
October 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Men with male pattern baldness had worse COVID-19 symptoms, but early treatment with certain drugs improved outcomes for all.
May 2023 in “Journal of contemporary medicine” Using Favipiravir, a COVID-19 treatment drug, likely doesn't cause hair loss.
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April 2019 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Acyzol could help treat conditions caused by zinc deficiency.
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April 2013 in “Immunotherapy” Inhibiting PLA2 enzymes may help treat inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis and dermatitis.
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” A new wound healing treatment using a graphene-based material with white light speeds up healing and reduces infection and scarring.
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February 2021 in “Cureus” Dutasteride treatment in men with mild to moderate COVID-19 reduced viral shedding, inflammation, and recovery time without serious side effects.
19 citations,
December 2021 in “Cureus” Proxalutamide improved recovery, lowered death rates, and reduced hospital stay for COVID-19 patients.
13 citations,
October 2019 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” CO2 laser treatment for aging skin significantly changes immune system-related genes.
9 citations,
March 2022 in “Antioxidants” Synthetic antioxidants are effective, cheap, and stable, with some like zinc and cholecalciferol reducing child and cancer deaths, but the safety of additives like BHA, BHT, TBHQ, and PEG needs more research.
8 citations,
December 2022 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.