9 citations
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January 2006 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” This study found that L-cystine, D-pantothenat, and miliacin can enhance the metabolic capacity and proliferation of human keratinocytes, with a combination of these additives potentially providing synergistic benefits in growth media.
January 2021 in “Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy” This study found that melatonin, alone or with minoxidil, significantly reduced hair loss and increased hair growth in mice by enhancing antioxidant activity and lowering lipid peroxidation.
June 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that finasteride's solubility and bioavailability were improved when using a dimethyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex compared to the drug alone.
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.
November 2025 in “Andalas University eThesis (Andalas University)” This study found that a rosemary extract hair tonic at concentrations up to 15% effectively promotes hair growth in male Wistar rats, achieving longer and thicker hair compared to minoxidil 2%, and causing fewer side effects.
December 2021 in “Jurnal ilmiah Manuntung” This study tested a hair tonic containing gotu kola and garlic extracts on rabbits, finding that the formulation with 5% gotu kola and 0.04% garlic showed promising hair growth results and remained stable during storage.
September 2013 in “Science” Human stem cells can aid stroke recovery, research experiences boost students' career aspirations, minoxidil may reduce cancer spread, a molecule can slow tumor growth, a protein affects water flow in cells, magnesium behaves differently at tiny scales, and a new method detects slow-moving objects.
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June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, the addition of a SULT1A1 enzyme booster to daily 5% minoxidil treatment significantly increased hair regrowth in men with androgenic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone.
18 citations
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May 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses advances in drug delivery systems to enhance oleanolic acid's bioavailability and therapeutic potential but reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “Acta Pharmacologica Sinica” This review highlights how integrating medicinal chemistry with delivery science could transform the limitations of PROTACs—such as poor solubility and low cell permeability—into strengths, potentially advancing these compounds from experimental stages to clinical applications by optimizing their delivery and enhancing therapeutic efficacy.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that TSG-enriched Polygonum multiflorum extract, optimized through microwave-assisted and chromatographic methods, promotes hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia via 5α-reductase inhibition and Wnt/β-catenin pathway activation, suggesting its potential as a natural treatment.
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December 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with advanced androgenetic alopecia who underwent a 6-month trial of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, aiming to optimize hair regrowth without surgery.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” This study concluded that male patients with improved lower urinary tract symptoms may have a lower risk of death, suggesting a potential benefit of treating symptoms beyond just managing patient discomfort.
January 2025 in “Open Science Framework” The project aims to validate a nutritional intervention targeting the Redox–NO–Androgen Axis to restore mitochondrial, endothelial, and hormonal balance in male health disorders related to oxidative stress.
September 2022 in “Intisasi sains media” This case report describes a 22-month-old with alopecia universalis who showed improved hair growth after receiving combination therapy with minoxidil, corticosteroids, and excimer laser.
73 citations
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January 1994 in “European Urology” This study found that finasteride significantly reduced serum dihydrotestosterone levels, confirming its efficacy as a 5a-reductase inhibitor, while Permixon showed no effect in healthy male volunteers.
October 2006 in “Urology” The study found that different criteria led to different patient groups in the CombAT study compared to the MTOPS study.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi dan Herbal” In this experimental study on rabbits, the authors concluded that a pomade containing 10% meniran leaf extract was an effective hair growth stimulant and could compete with a positive control, fulfilling the required pomade characteristics.
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July 2012 in “Der Urologe” This clinical trial in Poland found that using finasteride, alone or with an alpha-blocker, reduced prostate adenoma size by 40% and improved micturition in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
24 citations
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November 2015 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This review discusses the development and potential therapeutic effects of nitroxide small molecule agents for age-related macular degeneration and cardiovascular disease, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” This study found that Origanum vulgare extract significantly ameliorated finasteride-induced liver and kidney damage in mice by improving biochemical indices, reducing inflammation, and enhancing antioxidant status in a dose-dependent manner.
June 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining Procapil with minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
June 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining Procapil with minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
February 2025 in “Clinical & Experimental Dermatology and Therapies” In this randomized trial, oral supplementation with Serenoa repens, pumpkin seed extracts, and cysteine significantly improved the clinical effectiveness of topical 5% minoxidil lotion for treating androgenic alopecia in men and women compared to minoxidil alone, with both treatments being well tolerated.
March 2026 in “Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche” This analysis concluded that finasteride effectively reduces prostate size and urinary symptoms in benign prostatic hyperplasia, offering a favorable safety profile and versatility as a treatment option.
December 2018 in “Jurnal Farmamedika (Pharmamedica Journal)” This study found that a combination of ethanol extract from watermelon white skin and liquid from kepok banana tree trunk resulted in greater hair growth length in rats compared to Minoxidil.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research presents the Dodatek A model, elaborating on androgen function through new mathematical indices and methodological improvements, shifting focus from serum hormone concentrations to system interactions to better describe androgen activity comprehensively.
20 citations
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May 2023 in “Cancer Nanotechnology” The researchers reported that their novel formulation of pterostilbene-loaded ethoniosomes with folic acid coating effectively targeted lung cancer cells in vitro and demonstrated promising results in animal models, indicating potential for future targeted chemotherapy applications.
December 2025 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers found that a propylene glycol-free and alcohol-reduced topical foam containing minoxidil and finasteride remained chemically, physically, and microbially stable for 180 days when stored properly at room temperature in light-resistant containers.
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” In this study, the combination of exercise and finasteride improved ovarian morphology and hormone levels in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome more effectively than either treatment alone.