6 citations
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January 2013 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” In this study, TASP0382088 showed potent selective inhibition of the ALK5 receptor, significantly reducing Smad2 phosphorylation in mouse skin following topical application.
11 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study found that bolandiol increased lean body mass and bone mineral density in castrate adult male rats, exhibiting tissue selectivity and acting through multiple receptor pathways with less potency compared to other androgens.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study suggests that the anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation properties of Taohong Siwu decoction may be linked to its effects on androgenic alopecia through specific biological processes and pathways.
118 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” In this study, the aqueous extract of Eclipta alba and its hydrolyzed fraction showed nootropic activity and reduced stress-induced alterations in rats.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” This study found that Tanshinone I and Tanshinone IIA from Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix inhibited Nox activity heightened by testosterone in a mouse model, reducing H₂O₂ production and cell apoptosis, and reversing testosterone-induced hair growth suppression, suggesting their potential as treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
9 citations
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February 2011 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” This study reported that phytochemicals SA-4 and SA-6 from Tridax procumbens exhibited a dose-related immunostimulatory effect on mice, suggesting their potential as immunostimulators.
1 citations
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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.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study identified Saponin Re and Emodin as top candidates for treating androgenetic alopecia, suggesting future research in dermal papilla cell cultures and scalp organoids despite safety concerns.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tanshinone Capsule may help regrow hair by boosting specific cell signals.
May 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study reported that an ATRA-loaded nanostructured lipid carrier gel (ATRA-NLC-Gel) improved symptoms of alopecia areata in mice by enhancing transdermal drug delivery, reducing skin irritation, and promoting hair regrowth through targeted follicle enrichment and pathway activation.
December 2024 in “Plant Science Today” This study investigated the therapeutic potential of phytochemicals from Phyla nodiflora, identifying 50 bioactive compounds through GC-MS analysis. Among them, n-hexadecanoic acid, stigmasterol, and beta-sitosterol showed promise in molecular docking studies as drug candidates for diabetes, alopecia, cancer, and anti-diuresis.
April 2019 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study found that a 50% ethanolic extract of Adiantum capillus had significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in animals, particularly at the highest tested dose of 300 mg/kg.
January 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a new topical atraric acid formulation, AA-TF#15, which showed a significantly higher drug penetration and increased hair regrowth in mice compared to minoxidil and finasteride treatments, suggesting its potential effectiveness for treating scalp androgenic alopecia.
April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that white wax and its extract significantly promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, outperforming finasteride by inhibiting 5α-reductase activity and enhancing cellular proliferation.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated Korean herbal compounds in silico and identified Biochanin A, Saponin Re, and Emodin as potential topical treatments for androgenetic alopecia, each with specific safety and efficacy considerations.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study used a multi-layer in silico framework to evaluate Korean herbal compounds for androgenetic alopecia, identifying Biochanin A, Saponin Re, and Emodin as potential topical candidates with distinct safety and affinity profiles, although these findings remain purely computational without experimental validation.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that ALRN-6924, a clinical-stage dual inhibitor, can selectively protect human scalp hair follicles from paclitaxel-induced toxicity and damage by inducing transient cell cycle arrest in healthy cells without affecting cancer cells, potentially reducing chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
21 citations
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May 2024 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”
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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.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, 70% of female androgenetic alopecia patients who did not respond to standard minoxidil experienced clinical improvement after switching to a propylene glycol-free, witch hazel-based 5% minoxidil sulfate solution, with the treatment also being well-tolerated.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Natural Products” In this study, researchers isolated new compounds from the plant *Calanthe cardioglossa* and found that five of these compounds, particularly calancardin B, significantly reduced TNF-α levels in immune cells relevant to multiple sclerosis, suggesting potential for immunomodulatory effects.
May 2026 in “Open Science Framework” This study conducted an in silico evaluation of Korean herbal compounds against key targets involved in androgenetic alopecia, finding Biochanin A, Saponin Re, and Emodin as promising candidates for topical treatments, but highlighting safety and topical formulation challenges.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Chinese Herbal Medicines” This study found that improving the solubility of wogonin can significantly enhance its bioavailability in Beagle dogs.
85 citations
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January 1996 in “International Journal of Cancer” In this study, AS101 combined with chemotherapy significantly reduced the severity of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in non-small-cell-lung-cancer patients and may involve immune mechanisms related to IL-1 and PGE2.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that indole glycosides from Calanthe discolor Lindl. can significantly promote the proliferation of human hair follicle dermal papilla cells, potentially through upregulating specific growth factors.
57 citations
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March 2022 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that methanol extract from Anisomeles indica has significant antidepressant and antidiarrheal effects in animal models and notable anti-inflammatory activity in vitro.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study found that microwave-assisted extraction significantly increased the yield of secondary metabolites, including phenolic and flavonoid content, from Nardostachys jatamansi, enhancing its anti-Alzheimer's potential compared to conventional extraction methods.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this study, human cell models of hair follicles showed that araliadiol, a plant-derived polyacetylene compound, promotes hair growth through the p38/PPAR-γ signaling pathway, suggesting its potential as a new drug candidate for alopecia treatment.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” This review concluded that WS PRO 160 I 120 mg, a herbal preparation, may be an effective and safer alternative to standard drugs for treating lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the novel IPC analog SIG-1451 may inhibit inflammatory cytokine release in cell-based assays relevant to allergic dermatitis.