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December 2009 In a mouse study, topical application of certain herbal extract mixtures showed accelerated hair regrowth compared to controls, with noted increases in specific enzyme activities and growth factors that may aid alopecia treatment.
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August 2016 in “Fitoterapia” This article reviews mechanisms by which herbal ingredients may stimulate or inhibit hair growth, and it reports no new clinical findings while suggesting potential for developing hair loss treatments.
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July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review summarizes preclinical and clinical information on herbal products for hair loss treatment, highlighting their mechanisms, follicular penetration, and potential side effects, suggesting they may offer alternatives to synthetic drugs with fewer side effects.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Xenobiotics” This review suggests that many bioactive compounds in plants and plant foods may help reduce inflammation and organ damage in COVID-19 by moderating cytokine release, but reports no new clinical results.