Three Indian medicinal plant compounds help hair growth.
October 2012 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” Witch hazel can help protect skin and may fight colon cancer cells.
June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Researchers discovered potential origins and new treatments for skin cancer, including biomarkers for melanoma and therapies that reduce tumor growth.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Cataract surgery guidelines vary across Europe, and generic finasteride sales for hair loss have grown due to pill splitting.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Cataract surgery in Europe varies in frequency and cost between countries.
January 2010 in “Research and Practice on Chinese Medicines” Coffee extract and caffeotannic acid can help treat hair loss.
October 2008 in “Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice” The article concludes that recent legal rulings have strengthened the protection of pharmaceutical patents against generic competition.
April 1992 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” New steroids were patented as effective for treating acne, hair loss, and other conditions related to hormones.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Ergostadienol from Moringa seed oil may help prevent hair loss.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The new minoxidil hydrogel is a promising alternative for hair loss treatment, with similar effectiveness and less skin irritation.
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November 2012 in “Dermatitis” A man got severe skin irritation after using marking nut sap for hair loss.
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June 2017 in “International Journal of Toxicology” Most drugs fail to reach the market, but understanding their properties and using strategies like early toxicity tests and drug repurposing can help advance their development.
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December 2019 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism reports” Some children in Malaysia with symptoms have either profound or partial biotinidase deficiency, and early testing and treatment are important.
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June 2017 in “The EMBO Journal” LPA3 signaling in the uterus is crucial for placental formation and fetal development.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the text is not in a processable format.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Boosting HGF signaling could improve the creation of hair follicles in lab-made skin.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Double-stranded RNA helps regenerate hair follicles by increasing retinoic acid production and signaling.
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May 1982 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.
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December 1979 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
August 2018 in “Online journal of neurology and brain disorders” Sodium valproate is effective in treating epilepsy, especially in patients who don't respond to other medications.
September 1988 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Retinoids are effective for acne but can cause serious side effects.
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August 1988 in “Clinical endocrinology” Melatonin may help with sleep issues, depression, and cancer, but more research is needed.
211 citations,
November 1990 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Finasteride effectively treats BPH, but needs more trials to understand potential.
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March 1982 in “JAMA” Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.
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October 2012 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine in cosmetics may reduce cellulite, protect skin, and stimulate hair growth, but more research is needed on its use and effects.
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July 1990 in “Teratology” Finasteride exposure in pregnancy causes genital abnormalities in male rats.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Costunolide may have multiple health benefits, including promoting hair growth and protecting against cancer and diabetes, but more research is needed.
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Minoxidil breakdown varies by enzymes, affecting hair loss treatment effectiveness.
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July 2014 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Caffeine nanocrystals for skin products stay stable with the right stabilizer, but grow in size at higher temperatures.
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January 2007 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” Minoxidil and ATRA together boost hair growth more effectively than minoxidil alone.