November 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This study prepared and evaluated a polyherbal hair oil using plant-based ingredients, finding that it met standard parameters and effectively addressed hair problems such as growth and dandruff, with FDA approval for clinical use.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” This analysis explored Ayurveda's approach to addressing hair fall, emphasizing the use of herbs and lifestyle modifications for prevention and regrowth, and critically examined classical Ayurvedic concepts related to causation and treatment of hair loss.
December 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” This study emphasizes the need for personalized hair care strategies based on in-depth diagnostics, taking into account scalp type, environmental factors, and the microbiome, suggesting that this holistic approach could improve hair condition.
August 2025 in “MedScien” This study highlights factors contributing to increasing seborrheic alopecia among teenagers, including hormonal, lifestyle, and psychological influences, and suggests integrated treatment strategies including medication, lifestyle adjustments, and psychological interventions.
October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” This review examines the science and technology behind temporary and permanent hair straightening, discussing the processes, potential advancements, and considerations for reducing adverse effects, but does not report new research findings.
March 2010 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair straightening methods have advanced to improve effectiveness and reduce damage, but still rely on heat and chemicals.
113 citations
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August 2016 in “Mycopathologia” This review discusses the developments in antifungal treatments for dermatophyte infections since 2008, reporting no new oral agents but introducing newer topical options like efinaconazole and tavaborole.
74 citations
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June 2010 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that hair follicles are a significant and efficient pathway for the absorption of topical minoxidil foam in humans, with faster blood detection when follicles are open.
72 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review discusses the psychological importance of hair and explores how various hair cosmetics can affect hair health, emphasizing that certain products can lead to acute hair problems when repeatedly altering the natural style.
61 citations
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights the potential of coffee silverskin's bioactive compounds in combating skin aging and related conditions, suggesting it as a promising natural ingredient for cosmetics due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties.
53 citations
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June 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma may be effective in increasing hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed to determine the best treatment protocol.
48 citations
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July 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Cosmetics enhance beauty, fix defects, and intimidate enemies, with varying cultural standards and alternative methods.
47 citations
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January 2017 in “RSC Advances” Keratin peptides can change hair shape gently without harsh chemicals.
47 citations
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August 2016 in “Fitoterapia” This article reviews mechanisms by which herbal ingredients may stimulate or inhibit hair growth, and it reports no new clinical findings while suggesting potential for developing hair loss treatments.
42 citations
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January 2009 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” This study found that dimethylpabamidopropyl laurdimonium tosylate, a quaternary ammonium surfactant, adsorbs onto human scalp hair with kinetic and isotherm behaviors fitting specific models, changing hair fiber wettability from hydrophobic to hydrophilic.
38 citations
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June 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” This review suggests that skin may largely protect itself from CYP-generated reactive metabolites due to higher conjugating enzyme activities, while highlighting limitations in modeling human skin metabolism experimentally.
35 citations
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March 2007 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, researchers developed a non-invasive method to distinguish exogen hair from telogen hair on the human scalp, finding that normal exogen hair levels are generally less than seven hairs per cm².
34 citations
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September 1992 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article provides dermatology residents with essential information on cosmetic use to help manage skin conditions and reactions, without reporting new clinical results.
32 citations
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review discusses the side effects and diseases related to hairstyles and hair treatments among black women, highlighting the need for thorough examination by dermatologists, but reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of structural biology” This study suggests that human keratin fiber matrix has a well-defined nano-scale grainy structure rather than being amorphous, with grain size influenced by chemical treatments, temperature, humidity, and follicle-level factors.
24 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential benefits of flavonoid-containing botanicals, such as Panax ginseng, in reducing hair loss and promoting hair growth, but reports no new experimental results.
21 citations
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October 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This review discusses the role of hair dyes in cosmetic dermatology, their effects on hair and scalp health, and the importance of dermatologists understanding potential side effects; it reports no new findings.
17 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that topical fluridil increased the anagen hair percentage in men with androgenetic alopecia without causing irritation or systemic absorption over 9 months.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review discusses the role of inheritance, androgens, and microinflammation in androgenetic alopecia and suggests some plant-based folk remedies may help address these factors but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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November 2023 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” In this publication, a collaborative group reviewed the role of dermocosmetics in cancer care and formulated recommendations for using these products to manage skin toxicities and minimize treatment interruptions associated with cancer therapies.
14 citations
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May 2020 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” This study reports that hair analysis could potentially monitor metformin use in diabetic patients, suggesting a possible correlation between daily dose and concentration in dark hair but not in light hair.
13 citations
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January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” This review covers various aspects of hair biology, pigmentation, and development, focusing on genetic and biochemical modulation of hair follicle components but reports no new findings.
12 citations
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January 2008 in “Drugs” This review critically assesses current topical therapies for scalp psoriasis and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for controlled trials to evaluate treatment efficacy.
8 citations
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the limitations of current hair classification systems and highlights the need for standardized reporting of key hair characteristics to improve study comparisons; it reports no new results.
8 citations
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May 2017 in “Current traditional medicine” This review explores the phytochemistry and phytopharmacology of Urtica dioica but reports no new experimental findings, focusing on its traditional uses and range of bioactive constituents.