Studysummary This study evaluated a herbal scalp serum containing Phyllanthus Emblica, hibiscus, Vitamin E, aloe Vera, and citrus oil, finding it stable and possessing good antibacterial activity. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The review highlights the benefits of herbal hair serums, emphasizing their safety and effectiveness in promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss. Key ingredients include Phyllanthus Emblica Linn (Amla) for vitamin C, hibiscus as a humectant, vitamin E as an antioxidant, aloe vera for cooling, and citrus oil for anti-dandruff properties. The formulated herbal scalp serum was evaluated for physical appearance, viscosity, spreadability, and antimicrobial contamination, resulting in a stable greenish-white formulation with good antibacterial activity, noted for strengthening and maintaining healthy hair.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This article discusses various hair-related issues, such as dandruff and hair loss, and outlines potential solutions, highlighting the need for personalized treatments and cost-effective approaches based on specific hair problems.
202 citations
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August 2017 in “Nature cell biology” This study found that glycolytic metabolism and lactate production are crucial for hair follicle stem cell activation, and manipulating these processes can stimulate the hair cycle.
35 citations
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January 2014 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This study found that increased dihydrotestosterone levels were observed in both androgenetic alopecia patients and controls, suggesting that follicle sensitivity to DHT may be more critical than DHT levels for alopecia development.
43 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews innovations in hair cosmetics, focusing on esthetic procedures and products in the Indian market, and reports no new experimental findings.
47 citations
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November 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This review discusses how various factors, including cosmetic procedures and scalp conditions, can damage hair, but highlights the availability of products to improve hair health; it reports no new empirical results.
