November 2022 in “Cosmetics” This study observed that SY red pericarp rice extract promotes hair growth, inhibits 5α-reductase, and enhances hair regeneration in mice, with the extract being safe from cytotoxicity and irritation, indicating its potential as a natural hair growth promoter.
May 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the potential health benefits of pumpkin seed oil, including heart health and hair growth, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2022 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” This study found that Peperomia pellucida plant extract may benefit hair growth, male libido, male fertility, and renal cell recovery.
June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In male mice and rats, this study found that 17α-estradiol improves metabolic health by acting through estrogen receptor α, suggesting a potential target for treating chronic diseases in male mammals.
September 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article reviews the non-contraceptive benefits of hormonal contraception for treating acne vulgaris and hirsutism, highlighting improvements in quality of life, and reports no new clinical results.
This article reviews various cosmetic and skincare products used in dermatology for preventive and treatment purposes, highlighting their role in conditions such as atopic dermatitis, photoaging, and male pattern baldness, but reports no new results.
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December 1984 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article discusses a new method for harvesting donor hair grafts that uses a small area to yield a maximum number of grafts, emphasizing cosmetic improvements with layered suture closure, but reports no clinical results.
September 2018 in “Value in Health” In this study, researchers found that in Germany, orphan drugs with a phase III study and no comparable treatments available tend to receive higher HTA scores. There was no significant correlation between HTA scores and orphan drug prices or discount rates.
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June 2011 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” This review discusses the potential benefits and risks of 5α-reductase inhibitors in preventing prostate cancer and reports no new results.
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January 2008 in “Journal of nutritional & environmental medicine” This review examines the health benefits of green tea, focusing on catechins, but reports no new findings; the authors emphasize potential benefits for conditions like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
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December 2012 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” This article reviews the diverse clinical applications of oral contraceptives beyond birth control, suggesting their effectiveness in treating various female health disorders and conditions.
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May 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that a low color temperature light (1900 K) may have positive effects on melatonin secretion, eye protection, wound healing, and hair regeneration compared to higher temperature lights.
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November 2024 in “Planta” This review highlights the potential of aromatic plants as natural antioxidants in cosmeceuticals, which may combat skin aging and promote rejuvenation by counteracting oxidative stress, offering a natural alternative to synthetic products with benefits like photoprotection and anti-wrinkle effects.
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November 2023 in “Heliyon” This review explored the use of six tropical plants, such as Acacia concinna and Garcinia mangostana, as natural active ingredients in shampoos, highlighting their beneficial physicochemical properties and biological activities for hair care and scalp maintenance.
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January 1998 in “Drug safety” Finasteride helps reduce prostate size and symptoms in BPH but is less effective than terazosin and works best for larger prostates.
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November 2022 in “Applied sciences” This review explores marine algae-derived phenolic compounds and their potential cosmeceutical benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This article discusses the potential for topical caffeine as a natural alternative for treating androgenetic alopecia due to its ability to penetrate skin, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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August 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study found that a 12-week regimen of a botanical supplement significantly improved skin and scalp health in women exposed to high pollution, enhancing factors like skin radiance, moisturization, and reducing wrinkle depth and scalp redness compared to a placebo.
3 citations
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March 2022 in “Haya: the Saudi journal of life sciences” This review discusses the various benefits of date palm, including its use in cardiovascular health, cosmetics, and skin and hair treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This review highlights that hair transplantation can be a reconstructive treatment for various types of alopecia, including secondary scarring, congenital, and select primary scarring and nonscarring dermatological alopecias.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Open Agriculture” This study in Cirebon Regency, Indonesia found that using 45-day-old Lokananta shallot seedlings at a seed density of 7.5 g/m² led to the highest bulb production and revenue cost ratio, suggesting a potential technique for farmers to enhance shallot productivity.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the controversial cardiovascular safety and efficacy of subcutaneous testosterone therapy in postmenopausal women, noting that its long-term use appears safe, but CV risk assessments remain disputed.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Molecules” This review synthesizes research on hederagenin's anticancer and anti-inflammatory potential, emphasizing chemical modifications to enhance its bioactivity, but reports no new experimental findings.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This report discusses the improved access to care and patient benefits of telemedicine for men with androgenetic alopecia, but it provides no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Social Science Research Network” This study found that repealing tampon taxes in New Jersey predominantly benefited low-income consumers, making menstrual hygiene products more accessible to them, while high-income consumers shared the tax break with producers.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
October 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This systematic review found very weak evidence supporting the use of minoxidil as an adjunctive treatment for traction alopecia, with improvements noted from 3 months onwards, primarily based on limited case reports and retrospective case series.
August 2025 in “Deleted Journal” This article provides an overview of herbal oils or extracts, particularly focusing on the benefits of Arwa oil, which combines various natural oils to nourish hair follicles and treat scalp inflammation, potentially addressing hair problems like hair loss and split ends.
November 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review highlights moringa powder's promising role in cosmetics, discussing its nutritional benefits for skin and hair, including anti-aging, hydration, and antimicrobial effects, while also addressing its formulation versatility and consumer acceptance within the beauty industry.