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February 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain hairstyles and less hair oil use in African American girls can lead to scalp conditions like traction alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” The study on Indigofera tinctoria (Linn.) leaf extract used GC-MS analysis to identify 26 bioactive phytochemical compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, phenols, saponins, glycosides, and terpenoids. These compounds were matched with the NIST library database and found to have various therapeutic activities, such as anti-diarrheal, antiviral, antipyretic, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antipsoriatic, antioxidant, antifungal, antineoplastic, antiparasitic, antibiotic, antiseborrheic, anticataract, antithyroid, anticarcinogenic, antileprosy, hair growth stimulant, and more. The findings supported the traditional medicinal use of Indigofera tinctoria for treating various health conditions.
April 2018 in “Blackwell's Five‐Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion” The document concludes that skin and hair changes in small animals are often due to hormonal imbalances and recommends regular baths and antibiotics for associated infections.
February 2022 in “Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge” The medicated hair oil controls dandruff and promotes hair growth.
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December 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” A specific drug can help treat Lichen Planopilaris, a condition causing permanent hair loss.