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November 2021 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that Paeonia lactiflora and Poria cocos extracts promoted hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, with similar effects observed to normal controls.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” In this study, a herbal preparation inhibited the conversion of testosterone to DHT and its binding on hair roots in vitro, suggesting potential as an alternative treatment for androgenic alopecia without the safety concerns associated with finasteride.
19 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Young Pharmacists” This study found that the alcoholic extract of Eclipta alba exhibited dose-dependent antianaphylactic effects in animal models, possibly due to membrane stabilization and reduced histamine release.
December 2025 in “Fullerene Journal of Chemistry” This study investigated the potential of nutmeg-derived phytochemicals as anti-alopecia agents using molecular docking and simulations, finding that geranylgeraniol exhibited significant binding stability and potential efficacy against androgenetic alopecia comparable to finasteride and superior to minoxidil.
17 citations
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August 2012 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Acankoreoside J from Acanthopanax koreanum may help promote hair growth.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review of Tridax procumbens highlights its pharmacological and phytochemical potential, noting the presence of biologically active compounds and suggesting its value as a basis for developing new plant-based therapeutics due to its diverse medicinal properties and low toxicity.
4 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that Plumbago zeylanica extract and its component plumbagin may help prevent androgenetic alopecia by promoting dermal papilla cell growth and reducing SRD5A2 expression.
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Oncology” In this study, lysocellin induced G1 phase arrest in human osteosarcoma cells, but diminished the cytotoxic efficacy of etoposide, while its derivative alopestatin may reduce etoposide-induced alopecia in a rat model.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, researchers examined Tridax procumbens for its pharmacological and phytochemical potential, highlighting its diverse medicinal benefits, low toxicity, and the presence of bioactive compounds, positioning it as a promising candidate for developing safe and affordable plant-based therapeutics.
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February 2022 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study suggests that Wrightia tinctoria extract, particularly its components Quercetin and Indirubin, may play a role in promoting hair growth when tested on albino male Wistar rats.
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November 2014 in “International Journal of Oncology” This study found that wedelolactone, a natural compound from plants, inhibited breast cancer-mediated osteoclast differentiation and activity in vitro, suggesting its potential as a therapy for bone destruction in breast cancer bone metastasis.
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December 2022 in “PNAS nexus” In laboratory experiments, this study found that the topical prodrug SCD-153, a derivative of 4-methyl itaconate, reduced inflammation-related gene expression and induced significant hair growth in mice, suggesting it as a promising treatment candidate for alopecia areata.
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January 2004 This study found that while some extracts from DanGuiBoHyulTangGami-Bang showed potential in inhibiting 5-reductase type Ⅱ and had antioxidant activity, they were not effective in extending the hair growth period.
April 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study suggests that polygonum multiflorum may treat androgenic alopecia by mediating the PI3K/Akt pathway to regulate apoptosis, inhibit inflammation and oxidative stress, and induce melanin production.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” JW0061 may be a new treatment for hair loss by promoting hair growth through WNT signaling.
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January 2017 in “Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta” This study found petroleum ether to be more effective than methanol at extracting β-sitosterol from Eclipta alba, with higher concentrations detected using HPTLC and HPLC methods. The extracted materials contained metals within safety limits.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that bicalutamide mesotherapy resulted in subtle hair density improvements and was well tolerated by premenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” This study found that 60% of men with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia showed improvement after treatment with botanically derived 5AR inhibitors, suggesting these compounds may be effective, though larger trials are needed.
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January 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that Acanthus ebracteatus extract and verbascoside induced dermal papilla cell proliferation and reduced inflammatory cytokine release in vitro, suggesting potential for anti-hair loss applications.
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study reported that Juniperus sabina needle extract showed significant anti-butyrylcholinesterase activity, suggesting potential medicinal value due to high podophyllotoxin levels.
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April 2017 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” This study found that the combination of Pandan Wangi leaves and Noni fruit extracts may inhibit fungi commonly associated with dandruff, suggesting potential use in anti-dandruff shampoo formulations.
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” The researchers reported that a 5% Beta vulgaris L. extract nanogel showed better antialopecic activity in testosterone-induced alopecia in mice compared to a 2.5% concentration.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that Ginseng and Albizia extracts, when used together, protected human dermal papilla cells from oxidative stress-induced senescence, and inhibited genes that suppress hair growth, indicating their potential in preventing age-related hair density reduction.
September 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review examines recent advances in androgenetic alopecia treatment, highlighting how multifunctional plant extracts combined with nanotechnology could improve topical therapy efficacy by enhancing local drug bioavailability and targeting, addressing limitations of existing treatments.
January 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study explored the anti-hair loss potential of plant extracts like licorice, salvia miltiorrhiza, and others, finding they increased ALP and β-catenin expression and reduced TGF-β1 and IL-6 in human dermal papilla cells without cytotoxicity.
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that some synthesized heterocyclic derivatives showed promising 5α-reductase inhibitor, antiviral, and anti-tumor activities, surpassing several reference drugs in effectiveness.
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September 2022 in “Drug Delivery” This study found that a transdermal drug delivery system using nanostructured lipid carriers and polymeric microneedles for β-sitosterol significantly enhanced hair growth in testosterone-induced alopecia rats, suggesting potential for treating androgenic alopecia.
In this preclinical study, PA-011 derived from Periplaneta americana showed significant hair regrowth effects in androgenetic alopecia mouse models by inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress, activating hair follicle stem cell proliferation, and normalizing skin microbiota, suggesting promise as an AGA treatment.
June 2022 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” This study found that Convolvulus arvensis ethanolic extract may promote hair growth and reduce hair loss in albino mice with testosterone-induced baldness by increasing follicular density and the anagen/telogen ratio.
This study found that Ashwagandha root extract significantly improved skin and hair quality in healthy adults with hair loss or skin conditions over 75 days compared to placebo.