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research Integrative Skin Care: Dermatology and Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Traditional and complementary medicine may help with skin conditions, but more high-quality research is needed.
research Traditional Chinese Medicine Shi-Bi-Man regulates lactic acid metabolism and drives hair follicle stem cell activation to promote hair regeneration
Shi-Bi-Man, a Traditional Chinese Medicine, helps grow hair by boosting lactic acid metabolism and activating hair follicle stem cells.
research Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine as Adjuvant Therapy for Refractory Androgenetic Alopecia
Chinese medicine may help hair growth and reduce hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
research Exploring the Medication Pattern of Externally Used Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound for Hair Loss in the National Patent Database Based on R Language Data Mining
The study utilized R-language data mining on 163 patents from the National Patent Office to analyze traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) compounds for hair loss. It identified 372 Chinese medicines, with a focus on lateral cypress leaf, Angelica sinensis, and He Shouwu. The medicinal properties were primarily warm, cold, and calm, with flavors of bitterness, sweetness, and pungency, and were attributed to the liver, lung, and spleen meridians. The core medication concept for treating alopecia areata is "tonifying and activating blood, nourishing the liver and kidney." This research provides insights into the core drug combinations and compounding rules, supporting the optimization of clinical use and new drug development.
research Integrative medicine - combination of conventional medicine and traditional herbal medicine may find its potential applications in the treatment of certain dermatological and endocrine diseases – review of the literature
Combining conventional and Chinese herbal medicine could help treat some skin and hormone-related diseases.
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5 / 246 resultscommunity White peony root extract for hair loss
White peony root extract is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss. The conversation questions if anyone has tried it or researched its use in traditional Chinese medicine.
community I've been taking medicines for my hair loss at 18? Read description
A 22-year-old from India is using finasteride, Trichoton AT, and a multivitamin to address hair loss, noticing some regrowth. They are concerned about weight gain and the psychological effects of masturbation but find no strong evidence linking it to hair loss.
community Epibiotech will now offer off-the-shelf allogeneic hair multiplication treatment in South Korea
Epibiotech will offer off-the-shelf allogeneic hair multiplication treatment in South Korea, using dermal papilla cells from donors to grow hair in balding areas. This method is cheaper and less invasive than traditional hair transplants.
community Story time! The Great Unbalding (PP405)
PP405 is a promising new hair loss treatment that may reactivate dormant hair follicles without side effects. It could surpass traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride if successful in further trials.
community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti
He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.