July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Linalool in fragrances may harm hair follicles and contribute to hair loss.
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February 2021 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” This study found that myristoleic acid promotes dermal papilla cell proliferation and anagen signaling through autophagy, cell cycle progression, and activation of the Wnt/β-catenin and ERK pathways.
November 2024 in “Postępy Biochemii” This article highlights the potential for latanoprost acid, a metabolite of the glaucoma medication latanoprost, to serve as an effective alternative to current treatments for androgenetic alopecia, such as minoxidil and finasteride, facilitating a faster development process for related drugs.
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January 2020 in “Molecules” This study found that 42% of red yeast rice dietary supplements did not list monacolin concentrations on their labels, and only half of those that did contained the declared amounts.
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February 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that Physcion from Polygonum multiflorum may be an effective natural 5α-reductase inhibitor for treating androgenic alopecia by enhancing hair growth and improving follicle morphology in laboratory settings.
February 2024 in “Archiv EuroMedica” This review suggests that annurca apple extract, rich in polyphenols, may be a promising alternative for treating baldness, though further research is needed to clearly assess its effectiveness compared to existing treatments.
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November 2018 in “The journal of pain/Journal of pain” This study found that in a rat model, 14,15-EET may alleviate central poststroke pain by enhancing thalamic inhibition through neurosteroid signaling, potentially outperforming gabapentin in early-stage treatment.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that phytosterols extracted from moringa seed oil may act as potential anti-alopecia agents by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme, with ergostadienol showing particularly high affinity and stability in in silico simulations.
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September 2018 in “Medicines” This study reported that oleic acid-based nanovesicles improve follicular delivery and reduce side effects of minoxidil compared to traditional MXD lotions.
December 2023 in “Natural product research” This study found that compound 4 from Urtica triangularis subsp. pinnatifida exhibited stronger anti-BPH activity against BPH-1 cells with an IC50 of 79.75 μM compared to finasteride's IC50 of 91.8 μM, while compounds 1, 2, and 5 showed moderate activity.
April 2026 in “Phytotherapy Research” This study found that glycyrrhizic acid may reduce the cutaneous toxicity caused by Osimertinib in mice, suggesting its potential as an adjunct treatment in clinical settings.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research highlights that Amalaki demonstrates cardiometabolic and hepatic benefits in human trials, while narrative synthesis of preclinical studies suggests promise in hair, skin, ocular, cognitive, and respiratory health.
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October 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, researchers tested lotions containing DGLA, S-equol, and propionyl-l-carnitine on individuals with androgenic alopecia, noting a significant increase in hair count for women and a marginal increase for men after 6 months, along with improved hair cycle dynamics.
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November 2019 in “Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine” This study found that oral treatment with Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana leaf extracts improved glucose metabolism and reduced insulin resistance in hyperglycemic rats, suggesting potential as a diabetes health supplement.
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April 2022 in “Crystal Growth & Design” January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviews classical Ayurvedic texts and modern research on Amalaki, finding significant benefits for lipid profiles, blood glucose, and inflammation in clinical trials, while also suggesting potential benefits for liver, hair, skin, eyes, cognition, and respiratory health based on preclinical data and traditional claims.
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January 2001 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that the aqueous ethanol extract of Myricae Cortex demonstrated in vitro testosterone 5alpha-reductase inhibitory activity and in vivo anti-androgenic effects in mouse and hamster models.
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December 2013 in “Molecules” This study identified a new lignan and 21 known compounds from Asiasarum heterotropoides roots, with two compounds showing potential anticancer activity by influencing NO production, FOXP3 expression, and HIF-1α activity in vitro.
In this study, researchers used an integrated in silico approach to demonstrate that Polygonum multiflorum combats androgenetic alopecia via anthraquinone emodin, which targets PI3K catalytic subunits differently from traditional antiandrogenic treatments, showing potential as a novel therapeutic strategy.
15 citations
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January 2021 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” This study found that Prosopis farcta is a rich source of phenolic compounds with strong antioxidant activity, suggesting its potential for use in food, beverage, feed, and pharmaceutical applications.
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This randomized controlled study reported that combining Ecklonia cava with Diane-35 significantly improved weight, waist circumference, hormonal balance, and inflammation markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome over three months compared to Diane-35 alone.
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January 2017 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” This study found that antroquinonol inhibited CD8+ T cell proliferation and reduced proinflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro, while also ameliorating H2O2-induced depigmentation and resisting reductions in hair follicle length, skin thickness, and tyrosinase expression in mice.
This abstract reviews the use of spironolactone as a treatment for hormonal acne, female pattern hair loss, and hirsutism due to its antiandrogenic properties and favorable side effect profile, highlighting its value in dermatological therapies.
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July 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” This study explored the optimization of phytochemicals from Alstonia boonei to develop potential 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, finding promising analogs with enhanced binding affinity and stability compared to Finasteride, warranting further experimental validation.
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July 2022 in “Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC)” This study identified that the biosynthetic pathways for coumestans in Eclipta prostrata are derived from acetate and shikimate pathways, while phenylpropanoid biosynthesis is exclusively from the shikimate pathway.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This research proposes to investigate the incidence of skin diseases in dogs from North-eastern India linked to deficiencies in alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids, as these essential fatty acids have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory benefits potentially aiding inflammatory skin disease therapy.
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January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” This review discusses the essential role of linoleic acid in preventing deficiency symptoms and enhancing skin function, but notes that scientific knowledge on its potential therapeutic use for skin diseases remains limited.
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August 2015 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study reports that a newly developed polyherbal phospholipid complex cream containing Citrus auranticum and Glycyrrhiza glabra extracts improved polyphenol retention in the skin, suggesting potential as an anti-aging cosmeceutical.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, a cleanser gel with salicylic acid, vitamin C, and Lens esculenta seed extract reduced facial oiliness by 44.9% after 2 hours and by 19.1% after 4 hours in subjects with oily skin, using a novel facial oiliness mapping method.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review suggests that linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid, may have various beneficial effects on skin health and hair growth through diverse biological activities observed in animal or skin cell models.