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January 2016 in “The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics” This case report details a 5-year-old girl who developed allergic contact dermatitis and temporary excessive hair growth on her arm after a henna tattoo application.
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November 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that Henna had the most pronounced effect on hair growth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, possibly by reducing local androgen content.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the development and benefits of herbal hair dye formulations using medicinal plants like henna and indigo, noting their potential as safer, eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes due to their nourishing and protective properties for hair and scalp.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review concludes that herbal hair dyes made from medicinal plants like henna and indigo offer a promising natural alternative to synthetic hair colorants, potentially reducing side effects while providing additional benefits such as hair nourishment and scalp protection.
This study assessed the phytochemical properties and antifungal activity of Lawsonia inermis extracts, finding diverse compounds like flavonoids and alkaloids, and reporting that ethanol extracts exhibited the highest antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus and Candida albicans at 200 mg/mL.