25 citations
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July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review summarizes preclinical and clinical information on herbal products for hair loss treatment, highlighting their mechanisms, follicular penetration, and potential side effects, suggesting they may offer alternatives to synthetic drugs with fewer side effects.
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.
16 citations
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January 1980 in “Planta Medica” This study found that alcoholic extracts of Cinchona succirubra, Dictamnus dasycarpus, Brassica juncea, and Sophora flavescens promoted hair growth in 5-week-old mice.
12 citations
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April 2016 in “Chinese Medicine” The research identified 12 antioxidant compounds in Polygonum multiflorum roots, suggesting these as quality markers for the plant's processed roots.
11 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that Blumea eriantha silver nanoparticles promoted hair growth in treated animals, with activity comparable to minoxidil in terms of anagen follicle transition.
10 citations
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August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review reports that natural compounds show promise in slowing skin photoaging by targeting cellular pathways in keratinocytes and fibroblasts. However, comprehensive clinical studies are needed to verify their efficacy and safety.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This meta-analysis found that traditional Chinese medicine may be an effective and safe adjuvant therapy for androgenetic alopecia, improving efficacy rates and symptom scores compared to conventional medicine.
7 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of pharmacological sciences” This study found that Bazhengsan significantly reduced inflammation and hyperplasia in male rats with nonbacterial prostatitis, indicating potential as a treatment for chronic prostatitis.
4 citations
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October 2016 This source describes the potential of various herbal treatments, such as aloe vera and amla, as natural alternatives for managing hair loss and enhancing hair health, noting their benefits include fewer side effects, affordability, and multiple application methods.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “Arhiv za farmaciju” This article discusses the role and potential of plant stem cell extracts in cosmetics for their antioxidant and protective effects on skin cells, reporting no new clinical results; the authors highlight ecological and sustainable production methods.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review highlights the potential of TCM medicinal foods for managing post-COVID disorders and suggests they could provide a safe and efficient long-term therapy due to their milder nature.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Social Science Research Network” This paper suggests that to better protect traditional and indigenous knowledge, TKDL should expand its database or establish a separate confidential resource for indigenous, tribal, and nomadic communities.
1 citations
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October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Nutricosmetics with active ingredients can help with hair loss and improve hair growth.
March 2026 in “Journal of Clinical and Basic Psychosomatics” This review, sourced from expert panel discussions and literature analysis, suggests Tianmeng oral liquid may improve sleep, reduce anxiety and depression, and enhance well-being in psychosomatic disorder patients, though further research is necessary.
This research highlights selenium's critical roles in various biological processes and underscores the potential health impacts of both its deficiency and excess, including increased mortality risk, poor immune function, and neurological issues.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” This study examines the formulation and effectiveness of a natural hair gel made with Mussaenda frondosa leaf extract for its potential anti-dandruff benefits, highlighting its safety and additional advantages for promoting hair and scalp health.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” In this research, a thorough review of hair loss issues and treatments identified the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for alopecia in the scalp's vertex region, but noted concerns about their potential long-term effects, leading to increased interest in herbal therapies.
March 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study surveyed the use and potential toxicity of medicinal plants in the Fez-Meknes region of Morocco, documenting 59 toxic species used primarily for cosmetic purposes and minor illnesses, and identified hair loss and rheumatism as having the highest informant agreement ratios.
January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” In this study, researchers developed a biodegradable microneedle made of hyaluronic acid, intended to enhance drug delivery through the skin's stratum corneum and potentially promote hair growth by overcoming the skin's barrier function in alopecia treatment.
September 2023 in “Jurnal MIPA (edisi elektronik)” This study formulated and evaluated the physical stability of hair tonic preparations using lime extract (Citrus aurantifolia) at varying concentrations. The researchers found that the tonics exhibited good physical stability, as indicated by meeting Indonesian National Standards, even after undergoing temperature cycling tests.
January 2022 in “Frontiers in Medical Science Research” This article discusses the perspectives of Western and Chinese medicine on alopecia areata and proposes that blood stasis may be a key factor, recommending treatments focused on blood circulation.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, the researchers explored the traditional Chinese medicine approach to treating seborrheic alopecia, emphasizing the interplay between zang-fu organs, qi, blood, and body fluids, and highlighted treatments focusing on wind, dampness, heat, blood stasis, and deficiency.
This research concluded that the novel hydrogel PlacMA, derived from human placenta and curable by visible light, shows promise for cell culture and tissue engineering applications due to its tunable properties.
January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This study identified the most common plants in hair cosmetics, like shampoos and dyes, with Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Lawsonia inermis L. leading, to serve as a reference for future research and healthcare professionals.
June 2025 in “Basrah Researches Sciences” This article discusses how medicinal plants, known for their antiviral, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, may help alleviate long-term COVID-19 effects, but emphasizes the need for further clinical trials to confirm safety and efficacy.
359 citations
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September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article discusses the rationale, design, and significant findings of the long-running Rotterdam Study but reports no new clinical results.
336 citations
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August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article reviews the design and objectives of the Rotterdam Study, as well as summarizes major findings, without reporting new results.
266 citations
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November 2013 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article outlines the rationale and design of the Rotterdam Study, summarizes its major findings, and updates its objectives and methods; it reports no new research results.
47 citations
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November 2012 in “Pharmaceutical research” This study found that surface modified nanoparticles showed increased skin permeation and improvement in allergic contact dermatitis, independent of the follicular pathway.
30 citations
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March 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that using drug microplates in transdermal finasteride films enhances aqueous solubility and skin permeation compared to films with pure finasteride.