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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia, this study found that purple corn extract may improve symptoms by inhibiting prostate enlargement, reducing androgen receptor signaling, and exerting anti-inflammatory effects.
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April 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study demonstrated that exposing hair follicle organ cultures to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields at 10 G intensity for 60 minutes promoted hair growth, suggesting its potential as a treatment for hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that Hataedock may alleviate atopic dermatitis symptoms in mice by maintaining skin homeostasis and improving skin barrier formation through the endocannabinoid system.
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” This review discusses the potential association between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, and notes AGA might be linked to arterial stiffness; it reports no new clinical findings and calls for further research.
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November 2017 in “Biotechnology Letters” This study developed a high-throughput method that identifies bioactive chemicals influencing DHT production in prostate cancer cells, with potential nutraceutical candidates including fucoxanthin, phenethyl caffeate, and Curcuma longa L. extract.
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September 2010 in “Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society” This study found that increasing collagen concentration to 2% in permanent wave treatments reduced hair damage but impaired curl formation.
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January 2009 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This analysis of clinical records found that the highest incidence of alopecia patients visiting a Korean medicine clinic were aged 20-30, with androgenic alopecia being the most common type.
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September 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study suggests that human placenta hydrolysate reduces CFA-induced inflammatory pain in mice by inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines and protecting peripheral nerves.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” This study observed that minoxidil-loaded nanoparticles significantly enhanced skin penetration and hair regrowth in mice within three weeks, without ethanol and propylene glycol, suggesting they are a promising delivery method for treating hair loss.
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that activating both PKM2 and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways significantly enhanced hair regrowth and hair follicle neogenesis in mice, suggesting a potential strategy for treating alopecia.
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April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that activating PKM2 and Wnt/β-catenin signaling enhanced hair regrowth and hair follicle stem cell proliferation in mice, suggesting a potential alopecia treatment strategy.
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January 2026 in “JAMA Network Open” This study found significant racial and ethnic disparities in the incidence and psychological impact of chemotherapy-related alopecia, with Asian women experiencing the greatest burden, highlighting the need for personalized and culturally sensitive care.
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May 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this retrospective study, 75% of patients with alopecia areata responded well to an 8-week oral methylprednisolone tapering treatment, but 28.4% relapsed within an average of 5.5 months; young age and extensive alopecia predicted poorer responses, and low vitamin D was linked to relapse.
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April 2022 in “Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences” This double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study found that a shampoo containing salicylic acid, panthenol, and niacinamide significantly increased hair count and improved hair loss symptoms in alopecia patients over 24 weeks, compared to a placebo, with no abnormal symptoms reported.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This study found that patient-reported outcomes were similar between neoadjuvant endocrine therapy and chemotherapy in premenopausal breast cancer patients, but future perspective was significantly better with endocrine therapy.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” This letter to the editor discusses the prevalence of frontal-vertex baldness and its association with family history in Korean men but reports no new findings.
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August 2012 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” This study found that essence containing fermented Opuntia ficus-indica var. sarboten fruits and Lactobacillus rhamnosus promoted more significant hair growth in mice than minoxidil.
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June 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that photoepilation in mice may disrupt normal dermal wound healing and increase the risk of hypertrophic scars or keloids.
1 citations
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January 2005 in “임상약리학회지” This study reported that the topical treatment HDMHG0401-10 significantly improved hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, although subjective hair growth ratings were not significantly different.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study suggests that phytochemicals from natural sources could be safer alternatives to conventional treatments for hair loss, as they may activate key pathways involved in hair growth.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, Asian breast cancer patients undergoing taxane-based chemotherapy in the adjuvant treatment group reported significantly increased hair loss, higher melanin index, and more wrinkles compared to other treatments, while most neoadjuvant group patients saw hair loss reversed six months post-surgery.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This research found that escin, when applied topically, enhances blood flow in human skin and promotes changes in endothelial cell signaling pathways, suggesting potential benefits for improving cutaneous microcirculation.
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February 2023 in “Ibrain” This review discusses the neuroprotective properties of Nigella sativa and its nanoformulations for treating neurodegenerative disorders, without presenting new clinical results.
This study found that DHT induces apoptosis in human keratinocyte cells via ERK activation, independently of androgen receptors and the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Stem Cells” In this study, Korean adults with damaged hair who took 3g/day of low-molecular-weight collagen peptide GT for 24 weeks showed significant improvements in hair gloss, elasticity, and scalp elasticity compared to placebo, without any adverse events.
August 2026 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” This study found that Katsuwonus pelamis heart hydrolysates promoted hair growth in human dermal papilla cells, a 3D hair follicle organoid model, and C57BL/6 mice, suggesting its potential as a bioactive hair growth ingredient.
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.
April 2026 in “Cosmetics” In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, researchers found that a multi-targeted cosmetic formulation containing TrinogeniX™ significantly increased hair density and thickness in individuals with androgenetic alopecia without adverse effects, suggesting it as a potential safe and effective treatment option.
March 2026 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” In this study, oral administration of blue honeysuckle fruit extract was found to promote hair growth in mice by enhancing dermal papilla cell proliferation and activating β-catenin signaling, suggesting its potential use as a food or cosmetic product for hair regeneration.
February 2026 in “Bioengineering” This preliminary study suggests that hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve scalp health and follicle activation in healthy adults, with subjective assessments showing significant improvements despite mixed objective findings.