4 citations
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August 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” This study found that bufotalinin, derived from Merremia peltata leaves, may enhance hair growth by acting as a potential androgen receptor antagonist in rabbits.
December 2010 in “Cancer Prevention Research” This study provides evidence supporting the feasibility of presurgical, window-of-opportunity models to evaluate the preventive potential of candidate agents in cancer, using cases from breast, prostate, and colorectal settings.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that inhibiting the enzyme PDE8A can promote adipocyte differentiation and enhance hair growth in an animal model of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting PDE8A as a potential therapeutic target for restoring dermal adipogenesis and hair cycling.
January 2026 in “Elsevier eBooks” 2 citations
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January 2014 in “Photochemical & photobiological sciences” This study suggests that the Grasp protein may play a role in regulating skin homeostasis following UVB exposure by influencing p53-mediated apoptotic responses in mice.
November 2006 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman's hair grew back after she stopped taking the Parkinson's disease medication pramipexole.
April 2024 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” This study examined how varying concentrations of kaolin base in mud masks with red pomegranate peel extract influenced properties like viscosity, pH, and drying time, finding that a formulation with 22.5% kaolin performed best in terms of physical characteristics and enzyme inhibition.
June 2025 in “Jurnal Mandala Pharmacon Indonesia” In this study, researchers found that methanol extract from E. alba stem reduced the expression of the apoptosis marker gene Caspase-3 in T47D breast cancer cells, particularly at 100 ppm, achieving 1.859 times suppression compared to DMSO 2%.
14 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report highlights a case where a woman's use of the dopamine agonist pramipexole for Parkinson's disease was associated with hair loss, which improved after discontinuing the drug.
June 2026 in “Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi” This study observed that biodegradable PVA/agar films with incorporated Achillea millefolium L. essential oil, especially at 1% (v/v), demonstrated good mechanical performance and selective antibacterial activity against E. coli, suggesting their potential as wound dressings.
84 citations
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June 2010 in “The Plant Cell” In this study, disruptions in phospholipase A2 activity in Arabidopsis thaliana significantly impaired the plasma membrane localization of PIN proteins, affecting auxin transport and root development.
46 citations
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July 2010 in “Advances in Therapy” SPET-085 effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate issues, similar to finasteride.
November 2013 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie”
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that topical phenylephrine, an α1-AR agonist, significantly reduced hair shedding and increased epilation force threshold in women experiencing traction alopecia during cosmetic procedures.
This study reported that methanolic extracts from marine sponges, particularly Petrosia sp. and Agelas nakamurai, showed significant enzyme inhibitory activities, with Petrosia sp. exhibiting notable 5?-reductase inhibition.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a polyherbal shampoo with pomegranate peel and activated charcoal, finding it offered good cleansing ability, stable foam, and scalp-friendly pH without causing irritation, suggesting it may be a safe and effective alternative to synthetic shampoos for pollution-related hair protection.
15 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study found that puerarin, derived from Pueraria thunbergiana, may stimulate melanogenesis and prevent follicular depigmentation in a hair graying mouse model.
90 citations
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August 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This paper describes the PRIDE syndrome associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors but reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found an association between higher phthalate exposure and increased incidence of precocious puberty in girls, suggesting a need to reduce children's exposure to these endocrine disruptors.
1 citations
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January 2019 This study found that a hair tonic combining fragrant pandan and celery extracts increased hair length in guinea pigs, with the 1:5 concentration showing the best growth activity.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Plaquenil can cause a severe skin reaction called AGEP, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment.
11 citations
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May 2018 in “Frontiers in plant science” This study found that overexpressing the PCaP2 protein in Arabidopsis enhanced drought tolerance by influencing ABA and SA signaling pathways and regulating root hair growth, suggesting a key role in water deficit response.
July 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and pregabalin effectively treats neuropathic pain.
1 citations
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October 2017 This study found that topical gel containing ethanolic extract of Peperomia pellucida increased hair length in rabbits, but did not significantly impact hair mass compared to control treatments.
This study found that the Padina arborescens extract and its component MOGG may prevent hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase activity, promoting cell proliferation, opening the KATP channel, and increasing PGE2 production in laboratory settings.
5 citations
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September 1989 in “Pediatric dermatology” Persistent papular plaques on children's faces need better understanding and treatment.
January 2026 in “RSC Advances” This study used a zebrafish model and advanced mass spectrometry to identify 11 metabolites of epristeride, revealing significant effects on purine metabolism and aromatic amino acid biosynthesis, which may aid in developing anti-doping detection methods.
6 citations
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April 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that several compounds from Yangxue Shengfa capsule may promote hair growth by enhancing cell proliferation in vitro, suggesting potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.
August 2023 in “Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences/Malaysian journal of medicine and health sciences” This study found that aqueous extract of Pueraria mirifica, when administered to a rat model, significantly reduced prostate weight, prostatic index, and serum dihydrotestosterone levels, while also improving prostate histomorphology, suggesting its potential as an anti-BPH treatment.
October 2006 in “Urology” The study found that different criteria led to different patient groups in the CombAT study compared to the MTOPS study.