May 2019 in “International journal of advanced chemistry” In this study, researchers formulated a green depilatory cream from natural extracts like turmeric and aloe vera, finding it reduced hair growth by 25% in mice without causing skin irritation, suggesting it may be safer than conventional options.
This study found that fresh Aloe vera reduced lymphocyte levels in rat oral mucosa inflammation caused by hydrogen peroxide more effectively than distillate Aloe vera.
This study concluded that the antioxidant and hair growth activity of Trigonella plants were higher compared to Geranium wallichianum, with a potential correlation between antioxidant activity and hair growth in albino rats.
January 2005 in “Nihon Yasei Doubutsu Igakkaishi/Japanese journal of zoo and wildlife medicine” This study observed that Aloe vera gel applied topically to mange-affected camels led to the rapid disappearance of skin lesions and mites.
November 2022 in “Medical science” This study found that individuals with androgenic alopecia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, frequently use herbal and home remedies like henna, aloe, yogurt, and eggs, perceiving them as beneficial treatments despite some reporting them as unhelpful.
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January 2024 in “Current Research in Food Science” This study found that using composite alginate hydrogels containing Aloe vera, CMC, and tragacanth can improve the encapsulation efficiency and protect pumpkin seed protein hydrolysates from degradation during simulated gastrointestinal digestion, potentially increasing their applicability as functional food components.
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October 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This study reviewed the use of various common household items as home-based remedies for dermatological conditions, noting their popularity due to accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and cultural acceptance, but underlined the need for more rigorous studies to establish their evidence-based efficacy compared to conventional treatments.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a polyherbal hair oil containing natural ingredients like Amla and Neem, evaluating it for properties such as pH, stability, and skin irritation, and found it showed satisfactory physical appearance, stability, and enhanced conditioning without irritation.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that a polyherbal hair oil formulation using natural ingredients like Amla, Neem, and hibiscus showed good stability, acceptable pH, and no skin irritation while enhancing hair conditioning properties.
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, Levant Storax Cream demonstrated the highest wound healing rates in rats compared to a commercial wound care cream, a complex cream, and placebo.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed herbal hair oil using ingredients like castor oil, olive oil, and neem, and observed it demonstrated anti-hairfall properties as well as additional benefits such as anti-dandruff activity, improved scalp circulation, and anti-fungal properties.
December 2025 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” This study demonstrated that an aloe polysaccharide-collagen wound dressing improved wound healing by enhancing angiogenesis and reducing inflammation in vivo.
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February 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the role of nutraceuticals in combating skin aging but reports no new clinical results, focusing on their mechanisms of action and potential effectiveness for dermatologists.
December 2022 in “The Journal of Multidisciplinary Research” The researchers formulated a polyherbal hair gel using extracts from guava leaves, amla, and aloe, and reported its effectiveness against candidiasis, as well as its benefits in nourishing hair and preventing premature graying.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review summarizes the research on bioactive materials that modulate the skin microenvironment to promote wound healing and highlights the essential role of the fascial layer, without presenting new experimental results.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review discusses the mechanisms and targets of natural products for treating nonhealing wounds and reports no new experimental results, highlighting potential pathways and cytokines involved.
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November 2022 in “Diversity” This review highlights the potential of indigenous southern African foods rich in phytochemicals and soluble dietary fibers to combat cardiovascular disease in economically disadvantaged urban populations in South Africa by improving dietary diversity and affordability.
January 2004 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that hair luster decreases with age in Japanese females, primarily due to an irregular increase in fiber curvature which affects hair alignment.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology research and practice” In this study, topical Emu oil delayed burn wound healing but increased hair follicle activity and collagen synthesis in Balb/c mice.
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February 2025 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study suggests that Isaria cicadae Miquel rice fermentation extract may enhance regenerative wound healing of hair follicles in mouse skin through the Hippo pathway mechanism.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” In this research, topical gels using natural mucilages from okra and hibiscus were successfully formulated to deliver diclofenac diethylamine, with hibiscus mucilage at 10% showing the best performance as a gelling agent based on various physicochemical tests.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this study, researchers developed and evaluated a topical dutasteride gel for treating male pattern baldness, finding that a formulation with 10% garlic extract showed the most promising results in promoting faster hair growth compared to other formulations tested.
May 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that shea butter is the most used plant among women in Tamale, Ghana, for cosmetic purposes like skin smoothening and hair growth.
November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study predicted that 6-hydroxy genistein, coreximine, and scoulerine from Dadap leaves may act as anti-alopecia agents by interacting with JAK2, but further in-vivo testing is needed.
June 2014 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology” This study found that alkaloids isolated from Cucumis metuliferus fruit pulp demonstrated antiviral activity against IBDV in chicken embryo fibroblast cells and NDV in 10-day-old embryonated chicken eggs, while being non-cytotoxic.
This article provides a reference guide for various dermatological terms, treatments, and conditions, but reports no new clinical findings.
This study found that Meshushit, a new herbal ointment, enhanced granulation tissue formation and hair follicle preservation in treated burns compared to a control in an animal model.
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June 2015 in “South African journal of botany” This study documented 70 plant species used by traditional healers in Namibia to manage AIDS-related opportunistic diseases and highlighted the need for further research on their anti-HIV properties and potential over-exploitation.
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February 1998 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This review discusses the potential adverse effects of herbal remedies, such as allergic reactions and drug interactions, and reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest the risks might be underestimated.