November 2019 in “European journal of internal medicine” This report documents a case of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome in a 56-year-old Laotian man, who successfully improved with vitamin supplementation and medical treatment after experiencing weight loss, alopecia, and gastrointestinal polyposis.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that the water extract of Cacumen Platycladi promotes hair growth and follicle development in mice, possibly by influencing dermal papilla cells through the Akt/GSK3β/β-Catenin signaling pathway.
April 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Magazine” In a study using a mouse model, Cerasus serrulata flower extracts significantly increased β-catenin and VEGF expression, promoting hair blackening and suggesting potential as a treatment for premature greying.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study explores whether anchoring patients on a more intense acne treatment can increase their adherence to standard treatment, but it presents no new research findings.
June 2014 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology” This study found that alkaloids isolated from Cucumis metuliferus fruit pulp demonstrated antiviral activity against IBDV in chicken embryo fibroblast cells and NDV in 10-day-old embryonated chicken eggs, while being non-cytotoxic.
This study found that linoleic acid from Malva verticillata seed extracts may promote hair growth and alleviate androgenic alopecia by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in dermal papilla cells.
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January 2009 in “OpenSIUC (Southern Illinois University Carbondale)” This study found that extracts from Calotropis gigantea and Tridax procumbens individually demonstrated greater anti-inflammatory activity than Ibuprofen in a carrageenin-induced paw edema model.
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July 2018 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that melatonin-loaded vitamin C-based nanovesicles improved hair thickness, density, and reduced hair loss in patients with androgenic alopecia more effectively than melatonin solution.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that Peperomia pellucida, a plant traditionally consumed in some countries, contains various antioxidants and extends lifespan under oxidative stress in Drosophila, with no observed toxicity in mice, supporting its potential safety and use in foods and pharmaceuticals.
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July 2017 in “Nusantara bioscience” This study found that supplementation with Aloe vera and Spirulina fusiformis effectively improved the appearance of rabbit skin tissue, particularly in hair texture and skin attributes.
June 2025 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” In a mouse model, this study reported that the compound isoalantolactone significantly improved hair growth and thickness, suggesting its potential as a treatment for hair loss.
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August 2014 in “Journal of The Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” This study found that Zizyphus jujuba, especially when fermented with Saccharomyces cerevisiae, showed strong antioxidative activity and effectively promoted hair regrowth and prevented hair loss in a mouse model.
January 2023 in “Rasayan journal of chemistry/Rasayan journal of Chemistry” This study suggests that compounds from Sansevieria trifasciata Prain may have promising potential as effective 5α-reductase inhibitors for alopecia treatment, outperforming finasteride in binding affinity tests.
August 2019 in “Pharmacoscript” This study found that a 3:2 combination of pandanus and sansevieria leaf extracts showed the best hair growth activity compared to using each extract alone.
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January 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” In this study on diabetic wound healing in mice, Calvatia gigantea extract accelerated wound recovery, reduced inflammation, and improved the microbiome's diversity, particularly enhancing Escherichia–Shigella bacteria presence.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study examined the formulation of an oil derived from Alkanna tinctoria roots, traditionally used for hair health, and discusses its potential benefits for controlling hair loss, baldness, and premature greying, while promoting hair growth.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Supercritical Fluids” In this study, fraction No. 3 of Oryza sativa bran extract demonstrated high unsaturated fatty acid content and significant 5α-reductase inhibition, suggesting potential for developing anti-androgenic alopecia products.
February 2020 in “Definitions” This article discusses a proprietary botanical lotion with potential to reverse chemotherapy-induced alopecia, restore hair cycles, and improve patient wellbeing; however, it reports no new clinical results.
October 2020 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” March 2026 in “Jurnal Pharmascience” This study found that isorhamnetin, a compound from the Rampai plant, showed a lower affinity energy in molecular docking tests compared to Minoxidil, indicating potential as an androgen receptor antagonist for alopecia therapy in silico, with favorable pharmacokinetic characteristics in ADME-Tox predictions.
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February 2015 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” This case report describes a sarcoptic mange outbreak caused by Trixacarus caviae in a guinea pig breeding colony, which was successfully treated with subcutaneous ivermectin injections and preventive spraying.
June 2022 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” This study found that Convolvulus arvensis ethanolic extract may promote hair growth and reduce hair loss in albino mice with testosterone-induced baldness by increasing follicular density and the anagen/telogen ratio.
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February 2022 in “Molecules” This study found that Asparagus racemosus root extract significantly reduced facial sebum production and pore size in male volunteers, suggesting potential application as an anti-sebum ingredient in cosmetics.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study observed that both in vitro and in vivo research demonstrated rice bran extract can significantly enhance collagen and elastin synthesis, reduce water loss, and improve skin quality and elasticity, highlighting its potential as a sustainable cosmetic ingredient.
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August 2023 in “Expert opinion on drug delivery” This study found that cedrol-loaded dissolvable microneedles efficiently delivered cedrol to the deep dermis, effectively promoting hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, suggesting a promising strategy for treating hair loss.
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August 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that in noise-exposed FVB/NJ mice and cell models, ivacaftor reduced oxidative stress and hearing damage by maintaining CFTR function and increasing Nrf2 expression, suggesting its potential for treating noise-induced hearing loss.
May 2011 in “Utrecht University Repository (Utrecht University)” This study found no statistically significant difference in the severity of insect bite hypersensitivity symptoms between horses receiving a nicotinamide supplement and those receiving a placebo.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review of Tridax procumbens highlights its pharmacological and phytochemical potential, noting the presence of biologically active compounds and suggesting its value as a basis for developing new plant-based therapeutics due to its diverse medicinal properties and low toxicity.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study focused on developing a phytoextract-based hair serum from rice and guava leaf extracts, designed to improve hair quality and scalp health. The formulations were evaluated for their biochemical properties and stability, emphasizing natural ingredients to address hair care needs.
August 2024 in “Bioorganic Chemistry” This study found that oral administration of cedrol, a component of ginger, improved hair regeneration and reduced hair follicle damage in cyclophosphamide-induced alopecia areata in mice more effectively than external administration, by enhancing cytokine expression and modulating key signaling pathways.