November 2024 in “Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This abstract discusses ayurvedic herbal shampoos containing ingredients like amla and aloe vera, noting that they aim to clean hair and scalp without adverse effects, contrasting with chemical shampoos that can also cause damage.
January 2026 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” In this case report, a 62-year-old woman with suspected discoid lupus erythematosus experienced worsening skin and hair symptoms despite treatment with topical corticosteroids, immunomodulatory therapy, and hydroxychloroquine, leading to her referral to a tertiary dermatology center.
September 2022 in “XXXIX Congresso Brasileiro de Reumatologia” In this case report, a 42-year-old woman with cutaneous dermatomyositis showed significant improvement, including reduction of erythema, pruritus, and scaling, after starting JAK inhibitor tofacitinib, especially when conventional systemic treatments failed and intravenous immune globulin wasn't viable.
July 2014 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” This study found that extracts from Tridax procumbens and Ouratea spectabilis reduced seed germination and inhibited root and hypocotyl growth in lettuce, indicating potential allelopathic effects.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study investigated a herbal extract combining Emblica officinalis with 2% minoxidil solution for hair growth and found it significantly enhanced follicular size and prolonged hair growth phases, suggesting it may be an effective hair growth treatment compared to standard minoxidil solutions.