3 citations
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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” This review discusses the emerging evidence for low-dose oral minoxidil in treating various types of alopecia, without providing new clinical results.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study reports that taxifolin from enzymatic hydrolysis effectively regulates dermal papilla cell apoptosis and promotes hair growth by increasing IGF-1 and reducing TGF-β1, though it shows less inhibition of DHT compared to minoxidil.
February 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this study, researchers developed a novel platform for discovering potential hair loss inhibitors by investigating the testosterone/dihydrotestosterone biosynthetic pathway and its regulation through biochemical mechanisms involving 17β-HSD and 3β-HSD, combined with medicinal plant extracts.
January 2026 in “Lumbung Farmasi Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian” This study found that a topical emulsion containing purified extracts of sidr leaves and roasted candlenut seeds significantly increased hair growth compared to the base and 2% minoxidil, potentially through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” In this study, the methanol-ultrasound extract of Dendropanax morbifera leaf showed potential for use in functional cosmetics and hair growth products due to its high antioxidant capacity and effects on growth factor expression without cytotoxicity.
22 citations
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May 2003 in “Planta Medica” This study found that torilin from Torilis japonica fruit extract inhibited 5 alpha-reductase in vitro more effectively than alpha-linolenic acid but less effectively than finasteride.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study examined the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System database and found significant associations between low-dose oral minoxidil use and adverse events like pericardial effusion, highlighting the need for caution and recommending the use of the lowest effective dose until more safety data are available.
January 2026 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” This study found that the chemical composition and biological activity of Platycladus orientalis fruit extracts varied with the extraction method, revealing potent antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory properties, particularly in the n-hexane extract, which suggests potential applications for managing dysregulated enzyme conditions.
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September 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” This study highlights the complex clinical issues associated with using low dose oral minoxidil for alopecia, emphasizing the need for careful cardiology-dermatology collaboration due to rare but serious cardiovascular risks, especially in patients with existing cardiorenal or cardiovascular concerns.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “PubMed” This abstract reports that topical minoxidil is currently the only FDA-approved treatment for pattern hair loss in both men and women.
16 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study suggests that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) from green tea may counteract DHT-induced hair follicle damage by modifying the miRNA expression profile in human dermal papilla cells.
6 citations
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July 2023 in “Plants” This study found that Datura metel extracts obtained through supercritical CO2 extraction demonstrated significant biological activity, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and effectively promoted wound closure and collagen preservation, comparable to standard treatments, in laboratory experiments.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the consensus reached by international experts on guidelines for prescribing and monitoring low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, and reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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May 2015 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study demonstrated that troxerutin may protect human dermal papilla cells from H2O2-induced damage and suggests potential in treating alopecia by inhibiting ROS-mediated cellular damage.
2 citations
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February 2004 in “Biopolymers” This study found that 4-(4-Phenoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid derivatives may act as antioxidants by scavenging certain reactive oxygen species but exhibit prooxidant behavior under specific conditions.
June 2024 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” This study found that taxifolin glycosides isolated from Rhododendron mucronulatum showed promise for developing treatments for male pattern hair loss by inhibiting DHT production and enhancing hair growth-promoting factors.
10 citations
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December 2019 in “International journal of medicinal chemistry” In this study, researchers found that flavonoid glycosides extracted from Dicerocaryum senecioides leaves significantly promoted hair growth in BalB/c mice, with the shortest hair growth completion time of 19 days compared to the control's 29 days, and dose-dependent results.
This study found that the ethanolic extract of Guazuma ulmifolia, or mutamba, showed only intermediate levels of phenolic compounds and low antioxidant activity in laboratory tests, suggesting limited potential in alleviating oxidative stress conditions like cancer or cardiovascular diseases.
August 2024 in “Food Bioscience” This study reported that in laboratory conditions, a cell-free supernatant of Bifidobacterium longum BB536 promoted human dermal papilla cell proliferation and reduced damage and apoptosis caused by dihydrotestosterone, suggesting potential use as a preventative treatment for androgenic alopecia by modulating specific signaling pathways.
7 citations
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March 2022 in “Molecules” This study found that 5-bromo-3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde (BDB) promoted hair growth in rat vibrissa follicles by activating Wnt/β-catenin and autophagy pathways and inhibiting the TGF-β pathway in dermal papilla cells.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In a mouse study, Fr2 from Platycladus orientalis L. significantly enhanced hair growth, suggesting its potential as a natural therapeutic agent for hair regeneration.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” In this study, a scalp care solution with 0.5% timosaponin B‐II from Anemarrhena asphodeloides significantly improved hair luster, reduced hair fall, enhanced scalp hydration, and decreased scalp redness over 28 days, suggesting benefits for scalp health and hair loss prevention.
14 citations
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October 1977 in “The Lancet” July 2026 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study found that fermented Morinda citrifolia extract enhances the viability and cycle progression of human dermal papilla cells and promotes hair growth through Wnt/β-catenin signaling activation, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic candidate for alopecia.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” In this study, 0.5% timosaponin BII from Anemarrhena asphodeloides promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 male mice, showing effects comparable to 2% minoxidil.
January 2026 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This study identified that the ethanol extract of Selaginella doederleinii may enhance the effectiveness of doxorubicin in treating cervical cancer cells while also providing chemopreventive benefits.
18 citations
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December 2016 in “European journal of pharmacology” In this study, 12-Chloracetyl-PPD showed anti-cancer activity by inhibiting cancer cell viability and inducing apoptosis through reactive oxygen species production without harming normal cells.
18 citations
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January 1976 in “Clinical Science” This study found that minoxidil significantly reduced supine diastolic pressure in 94% of patients with severe essential hypertension within 4 weeks, but some patients experienced side effects such as increased hair growth and fatigue.
In this study, the ethanol extract of Tridax procumbens leaves exhibited antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, with specific active compounds identified through GC-MS analysis that may contribute to its therapeutic potential.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study highlights the diverse prescribing and monitoring practices for low-dose oral minoxidil among dermatologists in the UK and Ireland, used widely for various hair loss conditions both as monotherapy and adjunctive therapy.