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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.
January 2026 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers found that sesamin, a component of sesamum, modulated the AR-MAPK-Wnt signaling pathway in DHT-stimulated HaCaT keratinocytes, demonstrating potential multi-target activity against molecular events in androgenetic alopecia.
August 2026 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology”
December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, cedrol was found to reduce lipid accumulation in the liver and adipose tissues of dexamethasone-treated mice by antagonizing glucocorticoid receptors, suggesting its potential utility in treating dexamethasone-induced lipid metabolism disorders.
December 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, araliadiol, a plant-derived compound, exhibited senomorphic effects in three dermal fibroblast senescence models, suggesting its potential as a topical treatment to mitigate skin aging by reducing certain senescence-related markers and increasing procollagen type I content.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study developed a chalcone-based molecule that significantly increased tyrosinase inhibition and solubility, showing potential as a safe and effective skin depigmenting and antiaging agent, with supportive epigenetic and antioxidant properties observed in vitro.
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June 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study reported that both Sterculia villosa bark and Vernonia patula plant extracts showed concentration-dependent antioxidant activities, with Vernonia patula demonstrating a stronger effect.
December 2024 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” The researchers investigated the potential of Suaeda maritima root extract for hair care and growth promotion. They reported high levels of saponins and antioxidants, showing significant biological activity in vitro, but noted a lack of anti-fungal effects against certain fungal species.
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September 1982 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study identified a sulfotransferase activity in rat liver that catalyzes the sulfation of minoxidil, contributing to its delayed hypotensive effects.
June 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This study found that the methanolic extract of Hibiscus rosa sinensis exhibits promising 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, suggesting its potential use in the treatment of androgenic conditions like male pattern hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
February 2024 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” In this study, researchers developed a supramolecular hydrogel combining minoxidil and salicylic acid, finding that it accelerates hair growth and enhances hair follicle regeneration in vivo, suggesting its potential as an effective treatment for alopecia.
January 2017 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” This article reviews the use of saw palmetto extract from a dermatologist's perspective, discussing its traditional role in treating androgenic alopecia and other androgen-related dermatological conditions, but it does not report specific research findings or results.
July 2023 in “Journal of the Mexican chemical society” This study found that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis dried leaves extract displayed the strongest pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity among 37 tested plant extracts, showing potential as an anti-obesity agent with effects comparable to the pharmaceutical drug orlistat in reducing plasma triacylglycerol levels in rats.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Saw Palmetto at a physiological dose partially inhibited 5-α-reductase and improved hormonal balance, inflammation, and mitochondrial function, with synergy observed when combined with Lycopene, L-Arginine, and Astaxanthin, enhancing male prostatic and endocrine health without endocrine side effects.
August 2015 in “아시안뷰티화장품학술지” This study found that ultrasonic (ethanol) extracts of Salvia miltiorrhiza bunge and Scutellaria baicalensis were most effective for cell proliferation, while ethanol and ultrasonic waves (water) methods had high antioxidant activity, suggesting their potential in functional cosmetics.
January 1995 in “Revista de arqueología” In this study, the vitamin D analogues 1 alpha,25-dihydroxy-vitamin D3 and calcipotriol were found to thin the living cell layer and affect differentiation marker expression in organotypic cultures of human outer root sheath cells.
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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.
August 2025 in “Therapeutics” In this study, low concentrations of DMSO were found to decrease androgen receptor expression and inhibit the migration of prostate cancer cells, suggesting potential as an anticancer therapy.
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August 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study reports that 2-(1-Adamantyl)-4H-thiochromen-4-on-6-O-sulfamate is the most potent steroid sulfatase inhibitor identified so far, exhibiting 170-fold higher activity than the lead compound estrone sulfamate.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout extract significantly accelerated hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its potential as a safe and effective natural therapy.
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December 2011 in “Arzneimittelforschung” This study found that the compound 9,11-dehydrocortexolone 17alpha-butyrate (CB-03-04) showed strong local antiandrogenic activity in animal models, suggesting potential for treating prostate conditions.
June 2023 in “Antioxidants” This study found that lipids extracted from Schizochytrium sp. significantly enhanced the proliferation and survival of dermal papilla cells under oxidative stress, reduced reactive oxygen species, inhibited ferroptosis, and promoted antioxidant genes, which improved hair growth in experimental settings, suggesting a potential treatment for alopecia.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This clinical trial reported that Sandalore® 1% significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair volume and anagen HFs in women with telogen effluvium compared to placebo, supporting its potential use in hair growth treatments.
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November 2024 in “Plants” This study found that the phytosterols β-sitosterol, stigmasterol, and campesterol have low-to-negligible inhibitory activity against steroidal 5α-reductase type 2 compared to the synthetic inhibitor dutasteride, with β-sitosterol showing the highest activity among the tested phytosterols.
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November 2022 in “Antioxidants” In this study, sandalore was found to activate OR2AT4, which inhibits senescent cell traits and restores proliferation in human keratinocytes, suggesting potential anti-aging applications.
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January 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” In this study, Salvia plebeia extract promoted hair growth by enhancing proliferation and anti-apoptotic effects in human dermal papilla cells and increased hair growth in treated mice.
May 2023 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that Lepidium sativum seed extract showed potential in treating alopecia in rats by reducing 5(alpha)-dihydrotestosterone levels and improving hair length compared to minoxidil.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that Bokusoku extract and its compound pentagalloyl glucose inhibited testosterone metabolism and sebum synthesis, suggesting potential therapeutic use for androgen-related acne.
March 2012 in “Al-Azhar Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the n-butanol extract of Russelia equisetiformis showed the strongest antidepressant effect, while its hydro-alcohol extract demonstrated significant hepatoprotective effects.
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July 2023 in “Phytotherapy Research” This study found that people taking Serenoa repens for more than 14 days had a higher likelihood of serious adverse reactions, particularly when also using multiple or interacting supplements, although higher SR doses were linked to lower risk.