24 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” This study found that a licorice-based herbal shampoo offered excellent cleansing ability and user satisfaction without microbial contamination, suggesting potential benefits for hair and scalp issues, but further studies are needed.
December 2019 in “International journal of engineering applied science and technology” This review discusses the traditional uses of Tridax procumbens for wound healing, antifungal, and antibacterial purposes, but reports no clinical findings.
December 2024 in “Food Bioscience” In a depilation mouse model, this study found that Limosilactobacillus fermentum MF10 promoted hair growth and increased follicle size by activating skin Wnt/β-catenin signaling and modulating gut microbiota, with effects comparable to the positive control finasteride.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review synthesizes the diverse roles of the transcription factor LHX2 in development, tissue maintenance, and injury repair across various organ systems, highlighting its potential therapeutic applications and significance in regenerative medicine, particularly in developmental disorders and tissue regeneration.
June 2021 in “Current developments in nutrition” In this open-label study, participants reported that the LustrivaTM BH-002 two-step system improved various aspects of hair, skin, and nail health and appearance after three months of use.
38 citations
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March 2012 in “Zhongxiyi jiehe xuebao” This review discusses the pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, and medicinal uses of Cuscuta reflexa but reports no new experimental results.
January 2026 in “Ethnobiology”
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January 2023 in “E3S web of conferences” This study found that adding yeast extract or coconut water to Panax ginseng root hair cultures did not increase ginsenoside levels, though coconut water increased biomass.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review consolidates evidence on Croton tiglium's bioactive compounds and effects, discussing its potential uses in treatments like hair-growth formulations, yet emphasizes the significant safety challenges due to the plant's inherent toxicity.
October 2024 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention” This study found that methanolic extract from Cnicus Benedictus leaves inhibits the growth of human cervical cancer cells in vitro and selectively targets cancer cells over normal cells, suggesting potential safety in its efficacy.
January 2007 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” In this study, licorice was found to significantly increase VEGF protein synthesis and mRNA expression in human dermal papilla cells, which may promote hair growth.
3 citations
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that Poria cocos extract may enhance human follicle dermal papilla cell proliferation through the AKT signaling pathway, indicating its potential for hair growth promotion.
November 2023 in “Food science of animal resources” This study found that in mice, oral administration of Lactilactobacillus curvatus LB-P9 accelerated hair regrowth and increased hair thickness, hair follicle numbers, and dermal thickness, likely by boosting hair growth factor production and dermal papilla proliferation.
January 2020 in “Dépôt Institutionnel de lUniversité de Tlemcen” This article is primarily an acknowledgment and dedication section of a thesis, expressing gratitude to individuals involved in its completion and reports no new research findings.
March 2023 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study found that the herbal extract HX109 promoted hair growth in mice by increasing cell viability and enhancing hair regrowth, with the effects increasing as doses rose.
September 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” This correspondence questions the assertion in a 1961 article that lichen sclerosus et atrophicus does not lead to carcinoma, citing a case contrary to the author's claim.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “Internal Medicine” This case report highlights a 53-year-old woman who developed acute hepatitis after taking shou-wu-pian for eight months, suggesting that Chinese herbal preparations can sometimes cause liver damage.
May 2026 in “Discover Oncology” This review discusses the role of LGR4 in tumors, highlighting its involvement in cancer progression, metastasis, and chemotherapy resistance, as well as its regulatory effects on tumor stem cell self-renewal and stem cell characteristics, based on multiple recent studies.
January 2011 in “한국미용학회지” In this study, Fructus Ligustri Lucidi extract was found to promote the proliferation of human hair dermal papilla cells by activating the ERK and Akt pathways.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, a case of lichen amyloidosis on the scalp significantly improved with a 2-month topical treatment using clobetasol propionate/all-trans retinoic acid ointment.
December 2024 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” This paper examines six famous traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, exploring their use in treating alopecia based on Zhang Zhongjing's texts, and aims to provide new clinical treatment ideas for hair loss.
17 citations
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August 2012 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Acankoreoside J from Acanthopanax koreanum may help promote hair growth.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “Molecules” This study found that glycyrrhetinic acid, derived from licorice, may help alleviate acne symptoms by regulating lipid synthesis and inflammatory responses through multiple pathways, as observed in both in vitro and in vivo settings.
6 citations
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August 2015 in “Acta histochemica” In this study, lysozyme was found to promote vibrissae follicle growth in vitro by enhancing the hair-inductive capacity of dermal papilla cells.
1 citations
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March 1997 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” This study discovered that the disposition of LY191704 enantiomers in rats and dogs is both stereoselective and species specific.
July 2025 in “Phytomedicine Plus” This study reported that Cyperus rotundus L., a plant used in traditional medicine, effectively reduces hair growth with minimal side effects, showing efficacy comparable to Alexandrite laser treatments in certain cases, particularly for white hair, positioning it as a potential natural alternative to chemical depilatories.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, treatments with LTF, 5% minoxidil, and LTF-DPC-EXO significantly promoted hair regeneration compared to the model group, potentially through modulation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
April 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Food Sciences” This study found that Carthamus caeruleus (L.) leaf extracts possess higher antioxidant and antibacterial activities compared to rhizome extracts, and are rich in phenolic and flavonoid compounds, suggesting potential use as a natural therapeutic agent.
December 2018 in “Esperienze dermatologiche” A lotion with Centella asiatica extract reduced hair loss by 41% and increased hair strength without side effects.
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” In this clinical trial, supplementation with Lambdapil® Anti Hair Loss capsules for 6 months significantly improved hair resistance and volume in women and increased the anagen/telogen hair ratio in men, indicating enhanced hair growth compared to the placebo group.