June 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found no strong genetic link between hair color and alopecia areata risk, although a weak inverse association with blond hair was suggested, noting the results are exploratory and require further investigation with larger cohorts.
March 2024 in “The journal of sexual medicine” In this laboratory study, finasteride administration in male rats lowered dihydrotestosterone levels and reduced c-Fos protein activation in brain tissue, indicating an impact on brain regions like the hippocampus, though these effects diminished after one month of withdrawing the drug.
January 2024 in “International journal of chemical research and development (Print)” This study found significant associations between reduced levels of vitamin B12, zinc, and other vitamins, and the occurrence of hair loss in women with alopecia.
This study found that depressed individuals had higher levels of sodium and potassium in their hair and lower antidiuretic hormone levels, similar to changes observed in weightless conditions experienced by astronauts.
June 2023 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” In this study, researchers found that high doses of rosemary extract given to lactating mother rats adversely affected their offspring, causing weight issues and damage to liver, kidney, and testis tissues, suggesting potential teratogenic risks if used during human pregnancy and lactation.
October 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study observed that patients with acne vulgaris had significantly lower serum vaspin levels and higher insulin resistance, suggesting a potential role of vaspin in the disease's pathogenesis.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that both Th1 and Th2 cytokine markers were elevated in the serum and skin of patients with alopecia areata, with Th2 markers more closely linked to disease severity.
January 2005 in “Zhonghua xingwei yixue yu naokexue zazhi” This study found that long-term selenium and iodine deficiencies in rats led to growth delays and abnormal neural behavior by the fourth generation.
February 2023 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” This study found that serum survivin levels were significantly lower in alopecia areata patients, correlating with disease severity and progression, suggesting it could play a role in the condition's pathogenesis.
February 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” This article evaluates sexual function using the International Index of Erectile Function in people taking finasteride for androgenetic alopecia but does not present new findings.
This thesis reviews the psychological and social challenges faced by men and women with androgenetic alopecia who seek treatment, but reports no new results.
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February 2014 in “Stem cells translational medicine” This study found that human mesenchymal stem cells overexpressing JAM-A improved hair follicle structure and hair formation in mice by reducing abnormalities such as curved and zigzagged follicles.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that camelina oil supplementation was comparable to flaxseed and canola oil in supporting skin and coat health and managing inflammation in dogs over 16 weeks.
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May 2018 in “PloS one” This study demonstrated that both classical and atypical BSE strains from cattle can be transmitted to goats, highlighting the importance of surveillance in protecting public health.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” This study suggests that a herbal extract from Gardenia, Mentha arvensis, Rosemary, and Lavender may promote hair growth in mice at a rate comparable to minoxidil.
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February 2020 in “Annual Research & Review in Biology” In this animal study, lavender oil, Eruca sativa oil, Aloe vera oil, and sodium carbonate decreased lipid levels and tumor markers in breast cancer models, suggesting potential benefits as adjunctive therapy during chemotherapy.
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January 2014 in “Türkiye klinikleri tıp bilimleri dergisi” This study suggests that thyroid autoimmunity may play a role in telogen effluvium pathogenesis, indicating a need for evaluating thyroid autoantibodies in addition to thyroid function tests in these patients.
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September 2022 in “KnE medicine” This study demonstrated that a nanoemulsion hair tonic containing 7% candlenut oil accelerated hair growth more effectively in Mus musculus than both lower concentrations and a commercial ginseng tonic.
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January 2022 in “Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology” This study evaluated a 20% cinchona extract cream and found it increased hair growth length and mass in guinea pigs, demonstrated good physical stability, and did not irritate rabbit skin.
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November 2020 in “UMM Institutional Repository (University of Maine at Machias)” In this true experimental study, researchers assessed the antibacterial effect of white jasmine leaf extract against Propionibacterium acnes and found varying inhibition zone diameters, with 500 µg/mL achieving up to 10.95 mm, though less effective than clindamycin, which reached 28.55 mm.
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June 2019 in “Food Research” In this study, tempeh oil rich in PUFAs, particularly from black soybean, significantly down-regulated MMP-9 gene expression in UVB-irradiated mice skin, indicating potential for use in preventing skin photoaging.
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December 2016 in “Govar-î zanko-î silêmanî. Beş-i A. Zaniste siruştîye” This study found that a mixture of Myrtus, Galls, and Oak extracts promoted significant hair growth in a rat model, performing as effectively as Minoxidil.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In a study using testosterone-induced alopecia models in Wistar mice, researchers reported that a 10% Euphorbia hirta herbal oil formulation showed potential as a natural alternative for promoting hair growth, suggesting efficacy comparable to synthetic drugs over a 30-day period.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair oil containing Euphorbia hirta extract showed promising results for promoting hair growth in testosterone-induced alopecia in mice, suggesting it as a potential alternative to synthetic treatments.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the researchers observed that extracts from rosemary (including essential oil, hydrolate, and alcoholic extract) significantly promoted hair growth in male mice, surpassing the effects of the commercial drug minoxidil.
February 2025 in “Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies” In a laboratory study on guinea pigs, Kepok banana peel extract serum at a 30% concentration showed promising effectiveness for hair growth, with results close to those of 5% minoxidil®, suggesting it could be a viable hair care alternative.
September 2022 in “KnE medicine” This study found that hair tonic nanoemulsions containing 1%, 2%, and 3% argan oil promoted hair growth in mice over 21 days.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that methanolic extracts from Capparis decidua fruits showed significant in vitro clot lysis activity, indicating potential as a safer anti-thrombotic alternative, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in vivo.
January 2022 in “Buletin penelitian tanaman rempah dan obat/Bulletin komunikasi penelitian tanaman rempah dan obat” This study observed that a hair tonic containing 3% ethanolic extract of bidara leaves stimulated rabbit hair growth more effectively over 28 days than both distilled water and 2% minoxidil, attributing this effect to the extract's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
October 2018 in “IOP conference series. Materials science and engineering” In this study, treatment 3 using coffee extract resulted in faster hair growth and greater hair weight in test animals over 21 days compared to other treatments.