1 citations
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January 2003 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This review explores existing research on the therapeutic benefits of ginseng and ginsenosides for various dermatological conditions, but it reports no new clinical results.
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June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical treatment SM04554 safely promotes hair growth in male baldness.
August 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “International Research Journal on Advanced Science Hub” In this study, researchers developed a niosomal gel system for transdermal delivery of testosterone, reporting strong penetrative capability, good spreadability, and a promising in vitro drug release profile, suggesting it may be an effective alternative for reducing the side effects of steroid treatments.
January 2011 in “Bloomsbury Academic eBooks” This handbook provides updated information on the mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, and side effects of medicines available in the UK, but does not report new research findings.
September 2020 in “Eureka: Health Sciences” In this study, the researchers developed an optimal emulgel formulation for treating androgenic alopecia, determining that a base with 0.3% Carbomer Ultraz 10, 0.1% potassium sorbate, and 0.2% triethanolamine offered the best properties for drug release, application compliance, safety, and stability.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “European Polymer Journal” This study developed a multifunctional dressing with the MeGel-SFSR composition, which showed faster healing and better tissue regeneration in diabetic wounds compared to controls, by utilizing a herbal compound and enhanced mechanical support, promoting hair follicle regeneration, collagen deposition, reduced inflammation, and vascularization in vivo.
October 2023 in “Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy” This study introduces three spectrophotometric techniques for accurately determining finasteride and tadalafil in their combined pharmaceutical form, demonstrating their sustainability, sensitivity, and suitability for quality assurance, alongside a dissolution study following FDA guidelines.
February 2025 in “Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials” This study reported that in animal studies of androgenetic alopecia, a biodegradable microneedle patch releasing glutamic acid promoted hair regeneration more effectively than daily minoxidil, with higher hair follicle counts and less frequent dosing, showing the potential for clinical application.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Food Science and Technology Research” This study found that 6-methylsulfinylhexyl isothiocyanate (6-MSITC) significantly promoted proliferation and upregulated specific mRNA levels in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential as a hair growth stimulant.
15 citations
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January 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study reported that a novel chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol nanofiber sponge effectively enhances the hair follicle-inducing ability of dermal papilla multicellular spheroids in a mouse model.
January 2023 in “Acta historiae medicinae stomatologiae pharmaciae medicinae veterinariae” This article reviews historical uses of male red deer parts in traditional medicine but provides no new research findings; it emphasizes their long-standing role in treatments for various health issues.
August 2022 in “Italian Journal of Animal Science/Italian journal of animal science” This study found that supplementing Angora goats with whole field bean seeds postpartum did not prevent weight and body condition losses but was associated with improved mohair growth and kid weight gain, likely due to better nutrient partitioning towards lactation and hair growth.
August 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” This article reviews various studies in adult urology, covering topics like urinary incontinence risk and testosterone supplementation, but does not report new research findings.
January 2025 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” Transethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin and show promise for treating various conditions.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the natural product Shi-Bi-Man significantly promoted hair regeneration in cynomolgus monkeys, increasing hair follicle number and activation by boosting specific protein markers and interactions in Laminin-related pathways.
7 citations
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February 2024 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that PEGylated Ag₂S-ZnS@TGA-AA heteronanostructures, activated by light exposure, showed synergistic antibacterial effects against multidrug-resistant bacteria, significantly accelerating the healing of MRSA-infected wounds in comparison to untreated wounds.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract discusses Roota Hair Growth Serum's formulation for promoting fuller-looking hair and scalp health but does not report new clinical results.
25 citations
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April 2017 in “PloS one” In this study, specific SNPs in the FST gene were significantly associated with various wool quality traits in Chinese Merino sheep, suggesting potential markers for breeding programs.
July 2026 in “Advanced Science” In this study, researchers found that a scallop adhesive protein (Sbp9 Δ) forms strong adhesive coatings via disulfide-sticker strategies, which also promote hair regeneration in mouse models by activating Wnt signaling and enhancing angiogenesis, proving more effective than minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study developed EGCG-loaded nanohydrogels using ethyl cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol to enhance the stability and delivery of the hydrophilic drug in aloe vera gel, optimizing encapsulation efficiency and drug release properties.
This study identified ISPP-Rb, a novel immuno-stimulatory complex from Royoporus badius, that significantly activates murine macrophage cells and induces multiple proinflammatory cytokines.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that newly developed nanogels for transdermal delivery of finasteride were stable, showed excellent drug permeation through the skin, and ensured biocompatibility without causing irritation or toxicity.
March 2024 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” In this study, supplementing ewes with soy hulls instead of a traditional corn-based supplement showed no impact on gastrointestinal nematode infection levels in hair sheep ewes managed in a pasture-based system, though some differences in packed cell volume at weaning were noted.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this study, estetrol (E4) treatment was associated with increased hair growth in ex vivo human hair follicles, suggesting its potential as a treatment for hair loss disorders.
15 citations
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April 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that KF19418 stimulated hair follicle growth in vitro and accelerated hair regrowth in a mouse alopecia model, with effects comparable to minoxidil.
1 citations
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December 2014 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” The study observed that Carthamus tinctorius extract-loaded lipid carriers promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 mice more effectively than minoxidil, although further research on humans is needed for confirmation.
32 citations
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December 2013 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, rice bran supercritical CO2 extract demonstrated potential to promote hair growth in mice, increasing hair follicles and growth factor expression, similarly to 3% minoxidil.