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November 2012 in “Dermatitis” A man got severe skin irritation after using marking nut sap for hair loss.
November 2021 in “American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene” In this report, an 11-year-old girl and her 14-year-old brother developed marking nut dermatitis from an amulet, highlighting the importance of recognizing cultural practices in diagnosing skin conditions.
April 2026 in “Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the promising potential of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. in promoting hair growth due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but emphasizes the need for further human clinical trials and safe formulation practices due to its associated toxicity in raw form.
April 2026 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” This study highlights the potential of S. anacardium in herbal skincare and haircare for its antioxidant and rejuvenating properties but underscores the need for clinical validation and improved delivery systems to address toxicity and formulation challenges.
January 2026 in “International journal of Indian medicine” This case study reports significant hair regrowth in a patient with alopecia areata using Ayurvedic treatments, which included Nasya with Bindu Taila, Pracchan Karma, and topical therapies with castor leaves and buffalo butter, without causing adverse effects.