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This review discusses the potential effectiveness of certain essential oils in promoting hair growth for alopecia and reports no new clinical trials; the authors suggest these oils may increase hair thickness and volume.

In this study, LEON gel—an innovative nanoliposome-based delivery system for lavender essential oil—showed significant hair growth acceleration in male white rats without causing irritation, suggesting enhanced effectiveness compared to traditional essential oil use.

In this study, a nanoemulsion containing lavender, peppermint, and rosemary essential oils was developed and shown to promote hair growth in mice at a rate comparable to 2% topical minoxidil, suggesting a promising natural alternative due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

This study found that a small number of patients with essential oil allergies could be missed if only standard fragrance tests are used, suggesting the need for specific testing and careful product inspection.

This review discusses side effects and allergy contact dermatitis caused by essential oils in cosmetic products and reports no new clinical results.

In this study, phytochemical analysis and molecular docking suggested that bioactive compounds in several Ayurvedic herbs may interact persistently with hair growth and antifungal protein targets, indicating potential as plant-based treatments for dandruff and hair loss.

This review highlights that practicing Shiroabhyang, an Ayurvedic scalp massage technique using essential oils, may enhance blood circulation, provide nourishment, and improve hair quality by repairing damage and enhancing texture in hair.

This study reviewed the use of essential oils in cosmetics and highlighted that while chamomile, rosemary, and geranium oils can be applied directly to the skin when diluted, most essential oils require caution due to potential dermatological reactions.

This study found that a combination of photoprotector and nighttime formulations with essential oils improved skin barrier function and structural characteristics in young men's oily, acne-prone, and photoaged skin.

This review explores herbal medications for skin disorders, covering their clinical efficacy, safety, and common drug interactions, but reports no new clinical results.

This mini-review examines ethnopharmacological approaches to manage hair loss in postmenopausal women, highlighting promising botanical remedies like saw palmetto, rosemary oil, and ginseng. The authors underscore a need for more interdisciplinary trials and focus on traditional remedies' multifaceted benefits, while noting gaps in menopausal-specific evidence.

Bee pollen, green tea, essential oils, and various plant extracts improve skin and hair health.

This article discusses various synthetic and herbal treatments for alopecia, noting limited effectiveness and associated side effects of synthetic options, and reports no new clinical results.

This review details the causes, symptoms, and treatments for dandruff, emphasizing herbal ingredients with anti-dandruff properties used in shampoos and exploring their antifungal and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. It highlights dandruff's exploitation by personal care companies due to the lack of medical interventions.

In this narrative review, essential oils like lavender, chamomile, and bergamot are identified as effective interventions for stress management, influencing emotional processes through various application methods and promoting both physical and emotional well-being.

This study found that beta-caryophyllene enhanced re-epithelialization in cutaneous wounds of female mice, suggesting its potential for improving wound healing through multiple pathways.

This review highlights the potential of aromatic plants as natural antioxidants in cosmeceuticals, which may combat skin aging and promote rejuvenation by counteracting oxidative stress, offering a natural alternative to synthetic products with benefits like photoprotection and anti-wrinkle effects.

This review examines the role of medicinal plants in treating hair problems like baldness and dandruff, but it reports no new clinical results and emphasizes nutritional benefits from various herbal ingredients.

This review identified 12 herbal plants producing essential oils with pharmacological activities that stimulate hair growth, potentially through enhanced scalp microcirculation, inhibition of 5α-reductase, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, anagen phase stimulation, and increased dermal papilla cell proliferation.

This study identified the most common plants in hair cosmetics, like shampoos and dyes, with Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Lawsonia inermis L. leading, to serve as a reference for future research and healthcare professionals.