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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Chemistry” This study isolated new geranylated coumarins from Mammea siamensis flowers and found that several of these compounds inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase.
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March 2023 in “Life” This study found that the aerial parts (leaves and flowers) of Scorzonera undulata from southwest Tunisia demonstrated higher antioxidant activity and beneficial biological properties compared to its tubers.
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September 2021 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study suggests that hair loss and reduced arterial blood flow after hyaluronic acid filler injection in the temporal region may result from arterial compression rather than intra-arterial occlusion.
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March 2022 in “Nusantara Bioscience” This study evaluated the thrombolytic potential of Moringa oleifera leaves and flowers, finding significant in vitro clot lysis activity at a concentration of one mg/ml, which suggests possible use in preventing athero-thrombotic cardiovascular diseases, although further research is needed to identify the active components.
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August 2005 in “Current Urology Reports” Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Botulinum toxin may help hair loss by increasing blood flow and reducing harmful factors.
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September 2024 in “African Journal of Urology” This study found that dutasteride improved maximum urinary flow rate more effectively than finasteride when used in combination therapy with tamsulosin for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia over six months.
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May 1987 in “The Lancet” Topical minoxidil may help hair growth by improving blood flow to hair follicles.
March 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Amlodipine cream may help hair growth by improving blood flow.
June 2025 in “Phytomedicine” The formula may improve hair growth and health by boosting blood flow and reducing cell stress.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This study evaluated a polyherbal hair oil formulation that included hibiscus flower and other plant extracts, suggesting it may increase hair growth, reduce hair loss, and provide dandruff protection.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's nail separation was likely caused by poor blood flow, and a treatment for similar conditions might help.
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April 1998 in “MIT Press eBooks” This study found that topical application of N,N-dimethylglycine sodium salt increased dermal blood flow and velocity in human subjects, likely through its effects on endothelial cells and NO-dependent vasodilation.
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April 2022 in “South African journal of botany” This study found significant chemical variability and heavy metal contamination in commercial chrysanthemum flower products from different geographic origins, highlighting the need for stricter quality control and regulations.
December 2015 in “Vascular Pharmacology” Prasugrel is better than clopidogrel at preventing heart damage and improving blood flow in small heart vessels during heart artery procedures.
April 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Researchers created a simple tool to predict bladder blockage from prostate enlargement using urine flow rate and prostate volume.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study outlines a technique for hair transplantation that maintains natural hair flow and density by mimicking natural hair direction and angle without accelerating hair loss in the recipient area.
January 2002 in “中国人民解放军军医大学学报:英文版” This study found that real-time 2-D Doppler echo of intracardiac blood flow helps evaluate myocardial infarction severity, with persistent late systolic inflow indicating worse left ventricular function.
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January 2005 in “PubMed” This study found that dutasteride effectively improves symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, showing benefits in urinary flow and quality of life, with only modestly elevated sexual side effects compared to placebo.
21 citations
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April 1998 in “Urology” This review summarizes a meta-analysis suggesting that finasteride is most effective for improving symptoms and urinary flow in men with large prostates experiencing benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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July 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that laser Doppler velocimetry can non-invasively predict topical minoxidil response by correlating scalp blood flow changes with sulfotransferase enzyme activity in women with pattern hair loss.
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December 2022 in “Parodontologiya” This study found that adding carboxytherapy to standard periodontal treatment significantly reduced inflammation and restored blood flow without causing adverse effects, indicating its high effectiveness as part of a comprehensive approach to treating inflammatory periodontal diseases.
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January 1992 in “Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku” This review discusses the hair growth mechanisms of minoxidil, suggesting both increased blood flow and a direct effect on hair follicles, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study elucidates a mechanism for male pattern baldness involving tension in scalp muscles that leads to reduced blood flow and hypoxia around hair follicles, proposing a multi-targeted therapeutic approach.
December 2025 in “Mendeley Data” This registered trial will investigate whether preoperative botulinum toxin can improve hair transplantation outcomes by enhancing blood flow and reducing ischemia in the scalp.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” This study outlines a randomized trial investigating the effects of botulinum toxin administered before hair transplantation to potentially improve outcomes by enhancing blood flow and reducing graft failure due to ischemia in androgenetic alopecia patients.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” This study outlines a randomized trial to assess if administering botulinum toxin before hair transplantation can improve outcomes by enhancing blood flow and reducing ischemia-induced graft failure in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, herbal hair oil made using fruits, flowers, leaves, and seeds from various plants demonstrated excellent hair growth results, suggesting it could be a potent alternative to synthetic hair oils due to its efficacy and potentially fewer side effects.
January 2020 in “Archives of Pharmacy Practice” This study found that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract promoted hair growth in rats more effectively than its flower extract, suggesting its potential as a natural alternative for hair growth treatments.
March 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia had larger prostate volumes and lower urinary flow rates compared to those without the condition, suggesting a potential link between AGA and urinary symptoms.