Cetyl Alcohol

This study identifies important differences in allergens found in hair products marketed for ethnic hair compared to nonethnic hair, with fragrances being the most common allergen in ethnic products.

This study suggests that analyzing hair care product components left on hair using GC and GC-MS may provide a more objective forensic comparison than morphological examination.

This study developed an emulsion formulation with optimal properties for androgenetic alopecia treatment using saw palmetto and Japanese Sophora extracts, evaluated for stability and release of active ingredients.

This study compared the safety and effectiveness of 5% cetosomal minoxidil to 5% alcohol-based minoxidil in Indian men with androgenetic alopecia, finding that cetosomal minoxidil had improved safety and similar efficacy, making it a potentially better option for those sensitive to alcohol-based formulations.

In this study, cetosomal-based minoxidil solutions, with and without finasteride, were observed to be effective and tolerable treatments for androgenetic alopecia in adults, providing a potential alternative to traditional alcoholic formulations.

This study presents a modified method for synthesizing ~1 nm zinc oxide nanoparticles within the pores of SBA-11, maintaining the mesoporous structure without requiring alcohol reflux or basic solution reaction steps.

This review article provides an updated overview of the pharmacology, mechanism of action, clinical efficacy, and adverse events associated with topical minoxidil, a widely used treatment for androgenetic alopecia and other hair loss conditions, while noting that its exact mechanism is still not fully understood.

This study found that essence containing fermented Opuntia ficus-indica var. sarboten fruits and Lactobacillus rhamnosus promoted more significant hair growth in mice than minoxidil.

This study assessed the safety and efficacy of Romantaque lotion for unwanted hair growth and found statistically significant hair growth inhibition with no adverse effects in 30 volunteers after repeated applications over one year.

This study found that a polyherbal formulation with a 1:2:3 ratio of Cicer arietinum Linn., Ocimum sanctum Linn., and Cyperus rotundus Linn. promoted hair growth in rats, comparable to a standard treatment.

This review discusses various applications of nanoemulsions in drug delivery and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the patents that cover these applications.

This review examines hair cosmetics, including shampoos and conditioners, for their formulations and effects, but reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of dermatologist knowledge in treating diverse hair conditions.

This review discusses strategies for developing semi-solid topical generic products to match the quality of reference-listed drugs, using concepts like quality by design and reverse-engineering, but reports no new results.

This study found that hair follicles are a significant and efficient pathway for the absorption of topical minoxidil foam in humans, with faster blood detection when follicles are open.

This study found that topical formulations including extracts from Cuscuta reflexa, Citrullus colocynthis, and Eclipta alba significantly accelerated hair growth initiation and completion in rats, indicating potential benefits for treating alopecia.

This study reports that a newly developed polyherbal phospholipid complex cream containing Citrus auranticum and Glycyrrhiza glabra extracts improved polyphenol retention in the skin, suggesting potential as an anti-aging cosmeceutical.

Most women preferred the 1% pyrithione zinc shampoo for better hair smoothness and less frizz while controlling dandruff.

This study found that encapsulated Garcinia mangostana Linn extract in a cream base penetrated more deeply and homogeneously into porcine ear skin compared to other formulations.

This review discusses the topical use of systemic drugs for cutaneous disorders and reports a lack of strong evidence from randomized controlled trials, highlighting the need for larger comparative effectiveness studies.

This study found that a 2% polyherbal phyto-complex cream containing aqueous extracts of Trichosanthes cucumerina and Abrus precatorius effectively promoted hair growth in preclinical tests, comparable to minoxidil 2%.