4 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of biomolecular structure and dynamics/Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics” This study suggests that caribine may enhance the interaction between CRFR and maltose binding protein, potentially offering a new approach for treating hair loss.
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August 2013 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This study found that a mutation in the seventh exon of the KRT86 gene plays a major role in the pathogenesis of monilethrix in a Chinese family.
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February 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study observed that oral administration of BeauTop, a Chinese herbal medicine, significantly increased hair growth indicators, including VEGF expression, hair follicles, and hair coverage in C57BL/6 mice.
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July 2013 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” This study found that topically applied Chinese black tea extract, when fermented and combined with capsaicin, significantly promoted hair growth in mice, potentially involving estrogen receptor interactions.
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January 2020 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This review discusses the extensive variety of traditional Chinese medicine preparations used for treating hair loss, primarily consisting of botanical materials, but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2024 in “Chinese Medical Journal” In this study, experts evaluated the report quality of 14 consensuses in burn and plastic surgery published in China in 2022, using the STAR rating tool, and found that while some had high scores, the overall transparency and adherence to evidence-based guidelines could be improved.
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July 2023 in “Chinese Medicine” This study found that Shi-Bi-Man significantly promotes hair regeneration in cynomolgus monkeys by increasing hair follicle stem cells and up-regulating metabolic pathways.
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January 2021 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” The study reported a 7.80% prevalence of scarring alopecia in Chinese SLE patients and identified several risk factors, including mucocutaneous lesions and high disease activity, while renal and cardio-respiratory involvements were negatively associated with it.
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January 2011 in “China Modern Medicine” In this study, Chinese Herbal Hair Renewal Liquid significantly improved microcirculation disturbance in mice's auricles induced by adrenaline compared with 75% ethanol.
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December 2001 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” In this study, certain Chinese herbal medicines were found to significantly stimulate or inhibit hair growth in an in vitro organ culture model of mouse vibrissa follicles.
In this expert consensus, the authors aimed to address the challenges of diagnosing and treating uncommon dermatophytoses due to their distinct characteristics and lack of standardized protocols, by providing scientific guidance on their epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment.
This study used R-language data mining to analyze patents of topical Chinese medicine for hair loss, identifying key medication patterns and ingredients in traditional formulations.
October 2025 in “Phytochemistry Letters”
March 2025 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase III trial found that a 24-week treatment with topical finasteride significantly increased hair growth and was well-tolerated in Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo.
January 2025 in “Cancer Cell Research” In this study, the researchers analyzed traditional Chinese medicine treatments for hair loss, concluding that conditions such as liver and kidney deficiencies contribute to alopecia and suggesting herbal treatments like Platycladus orientalis and Polygonum multiflorum for therapy.
September 2023 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Nursing” This article discusses Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches to treating alopecia areata, outlining etiology, treatment stages, and methods, but does not report new clinical results.
August 2023 in “Chinese Medicine” November 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that 7.80% of Chinese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus experienced scarring alopecia, with certain disease characteristics and treatments influencing its prevalence.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported that 7.80% of systemic lupus erythematosus patients experienced scarring alopecia, with mucocutaneous lesions and certain autoantibodies identified as risk factors, and some organ involvements and immunosuppressants as protective factors.
January 2009 in “Chinese Journal of Drug Application and Monitoring” This study concluded that finasteride granules are bioequivalent to finasteride tablets based on pharmacokinetic evaluation in healthy male volunteers.
This study observed that low doses of a mixture of Chinese herb extracts promoted hair growth in vitro, while high doses inhibited it.
This study found that extract mixtures from certain Chinese herbs promoted hair growth in mice by inducing and prolonging the anagen phase when applied both intragastrically and topically.
January 2000 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the Chinese herb Ligustrum lucidum may enhance expression of hair growth-related genes, HGF and VEGF, in cultured mouse hair follicles.
January 2014 in “Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” In this study, Chinese comprehensive therapy was found to effectively improve symptoms and promote hair growth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia of a specific traditional Chinese medicine pattern.
January 2013 in “Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine” In this study, traditional Chinese medicine liniment appeared to promote hair regrowth and hair follicle development in a rat model of androgenetic alopecia, with greater effects observed at higher concentrations.
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December 2016 in “Molecules” This review discusses the extraction, purification, modification, and biological activity of polysaccharides from Traditional Chinese Medicine and reports no new research findings.
23 citations
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July 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study used association rule mining and network analysis to identify frequently combined herb sets for treating alopecia from 56 articles, highlighting the potential of Polygonum multiflorum, Angelica sinensis, and Ligusticum chuanxiong in traditional medicine and suggesting further bioinformatics research to understand their efficacy.
17 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of International Medical Research” In this study, the use of Xiaoaiping alongside routine chemotherapy improved side effects such as alopecia, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and enhanced quality of life in breast cancer patients compared to chemotherapy alone.
15 citations
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October 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study developed the Chi-PCOSQ, a culturally adapted Chinese assessment tool for measuring health-related quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, showing promising reliability and validity.
15 citations
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July 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Traditional Chinese medications can cause skin reactions, and better testing and reporting are needed to identify allergens.