Natural compounds from Chinese herbs may safely promote hair growth and treat common hair loss.
September 2022 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” A patient with a thick scalp and hair loss was correctly diagnosed with alopecia areata and a thick scalp fat layer, not lipedematous alopecia, and regrew hair after treatment.
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Plant-based chemicals may help hair growth and prevent hair loss but need more research to compete with current treatments.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Maxillariinae orchids contain 62 compounds with potential health benefits, including treating skin conditions and diseases like cancer and diabetes.
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.
9 citations,
November 2012 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” A compound from brown algae boosts the production of a certain inflammatory substance in skin cells.
November 2021 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences” New compounds were made and tested, with compound 6 showing potential for treating prostate-related diseases.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” Semecarpus anacardium Linn. is a plant with many health benefits, including reducing inflammation, fighting cancer, and stimulating hair growth.
September 2020 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” Three compounds were found to inhibit a prostate disease-related enzyme and reduce prostate size more effectively than the current treatment, suggesting they could be used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Plant-based compounds can improve wound dressings and skin medication delivery.
61 citations,
June 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Dissolving microneedles show promise for delivering medication through the skin but face challenges like manufacturing complexity and regulatory hurdles.
14 citations,
January 2006 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Procyanidin compounds from apples and barley promote hair growth and prevent hair cell death.
11 citations,
December 2018 in “Assay and Drug Development Technologies” Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
17 citations,
June 2012 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.
79 citations,
March 1999 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Procyanidin compounds from grape seeds were found to significantly increase mouse hair growth.
16 citations,
September 1964 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” New compounds can block testosterone effects in rats and might help treat conditions like prostate cancer and acne.
15 citations,
December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” The study found key factors in the cause of hidradenitis suppurativa, its link to other diseases, and identified existing drugs that could potentially treat it.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Certain compounds from Kushtakudori ennai may help treat hair loss.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “Food Science and Technology Research” Wasabi compound may help promote hair growth.
6 citations,
April 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” New compounds similar to cromakalim were less effective at inhibiting insulin release but improved in solubility and one acted as a calcium entry blocker, not a potassium channel opener.
Plant roots respond to fungus smells by possibly using certain proteins and a plant hormone to change root growth, but more research is needed.
30 citations,
October 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbal compounds like ricinoleic acid, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, and hinokiflavone may be safe and effective for treating hair loss.
76 citations,
February 2015 in “Industrial Crops and Products” Researchers found over 40 compounds in Bituminaria bituminosa, including many flavonoids and some with potential for medical and hair care uses.
47 citations,
May 2021 in “Polymers” Jojoba oil is highly valued for its diverse medicinal and industrial uses.
18 citations,
December 2021 in “Foods” Seaweeds contain beneficial compounds with potential uses in food, cosmetics, and health, but more research is needed to improve extraction and safety.
3 citations,
July 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Vitexin Compound 1 may help reduce skin aging caused by UVA light.
June 2024 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” The compound from Rhododendron mucronulatum roots may help treat male pattern hair loss.
June 2010 in “Journal of Chemical Crystallography” The compound was successfully made and shows potential for treating prostate cancer.
45 citations,
February 2005 in “Steroids” Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
10 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Germacrone in Curcuma aeruginosa extract degrades at high temperatures but is stable in certain solutions and unaffected by pH levels.