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October 1992 in “Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics” The document discussed drug-induced hair color changes, which were not common adverse effects of medications. It highlighted that while a variety of drugs were implicated in causing hair color changes, only chloroquine and cancer chemotherapeutic agents had substantial evidence supporting this association. Other drugs, such as p-aminobenzoic acid, calcium pantothenate, anthralin, chinoform, mephenesin, minoxidil, propofol, valproic acid, and verapamil, were mentioned as needing further confirmatory data. The study suggested that drug-induced causes should be considered in patients with unexplained hair color changes.
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May 2013 in “Marine Drugs” Ishige sinicola, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and boosting important cell growth.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The marine complex supplement significantly improved hair growth in men with thinning hair without adverse effects.
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April 2003 in “PubMed” Finasteride 1 mg significantly improves hair growth in men aged 41 to 60 with male pattern hair loss.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” Perilla frutescens, an East Asian plant, contains 400 bioactive compounds that have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and anticancer effects, and can treat conditions like diabetes, skin allergies, and neurological disorders.
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