September 2025 in “Al-Nahrain Journal of Science” In this research, the authors found that green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (GS-ZnONPs) exhibited antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus species isolated from alopecia patients, but also showed cytotoxic effects on human dermal fibroblast cells at a 400 mg/mL concentration.
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October 2022 in “Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry” This study reported that zinc nanoparticles synthesized from Monotheca buxifolia leaf extract demonstrated significant antimicrobial, antioxidant, and moderate hair growth-promoting activities, with potential use as a bacterial biosensor.
November 2023 in “Journal of Basic Microbiology” This study explored the fungal diversity on human scalps, identifying 15 genera and 24 species from 18 scalp samples of girls, with yeast-like structures found in 33.3% of cases. Additionally, zinc oxide nanoparticles, synthesized using ginger extract, showed significant antifungal activity against specific species.
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November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study developed a novel antidandruff shampoo with ketoconazole-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles that showed enhanced antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur compared to standard ketoconazole treatments, suggesting it could be a more effective alternative for dandruff management.
September 2025 in “Cell Biochemistry and Function” In this study, ZnO nanoparticles synthesized with Ferulago angulata extract and doped with magnesium showed improved antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, and facilitated faster wound healing and hair growth in a burn treatment model, although higher concentrations decreased cell viability.