Restoring Natural Hair Pigmentation: Clinical Assessment of Safety and Efficacy of an Ayurvedic Leave-On Treatment

    December 2025 in “ International Journal of Research in Dermatology ”
    M. S. Lakshmi Madhavi, Ravi Shukla, Susmita Gudulkar … Supriya Punyani
    Studysummary This clinical study in healthy Indian adults found that a four-month application of an Ayurvedic leave-on treatment significantly increased natural black hair density, reduced grey hair count, and was well-tolerated without adverse effects, suggesting its efficacy and safety for treating premature hair greying.
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