2 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications” This study found that both an anti-dandruff shampoo containing piroctone olamine and climbazole and its combination with a tonic reduced dandruff and inflammation, with the combination showing superior results.
April 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the new cocrystal formulation KET-PABA improved the antimycotic efficiency of ketoconazole and induced an anti-inflammatory response without causing skin sensitization in mice.
25 citations
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July 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study optimized efinaconazole spanlastic nanovesicles using risk management and multivariate analysis for potential transungual delivery to treat onychomycosis, achieving improved drug permeability and dissolution efficiency.
10 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that split-head paired design trials are as effective as whole-head parallel design trials in differentiating anti-dandruff shampoos through scalp flaking measurements, but are more efficient and cost-effective, requiring fewer participants to achieve similar results.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal shampoo using bael extract was formulated and found to have good cleansing efficiency and stable properties, suggesting it as a safe and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic shampoos with potential benefits for scalp health.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a herbal-based anti-dandruff shampoo using plant extracts, which demonstrated effective cleaning and anti-dandruff properties without adverse effects compared to synthetic options.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a herbal-based anti-dandruff shampoo using a combination of eleven plant extracts and found that it demonstrated safe, stable, and effective anti-dandruff and cleansing properties, without the adverse effects associated with synthetic shampoos.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” This study reports that fluconazole emulgel formulations, using jojoba oil and liquid paraffin, showed effective drug release and improved characteristics for treating skin diseases compared to traditional oral formulations.
This study developed and tested a polyherbal anti-dandruff hair serum using natural ingredients with antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and conditioning properties, reporting notable antifungal efficacy, good stability, and satisfactory physicochemical characteristics, suggesting the serum is a safe and effective natural alternative for daily dandruff treatment.
109 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of controlled release” This study found that econazole nitrate delivered via MPEG-dihexPLA micelles significantly increased skin deposition compared to Pevaryl® cream, potentially enhancing drug bioavailability and clinical efficacy.
3 citations
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Repaglinide-loaded liponiosomal hybrids improve blood sugar control and insulin release better than regular Repaglinide.
25 citations
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September 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Adding zinc to pyrithione zinc improves its effectiveness against scalp conditions like dandruff.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a bael-based herbal shampoo formulation demonstrated effective cleansing, foaming ability, and stability, with antimicrobial properties that may benefit scalp health, positioning it as a promising natural alternative to synthetic shampoos.
June 2026 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study developed an SLS-free, plant-based anti-dandruff shampoo with favorable characteristics including effective antifungal properties and consumer appeal, suggesting it as a viable alternative to synthetic products.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a plant-based, SLS-free anti-dandruff shampoo with optimal cosmetic properties and antifungal effectiveness, reporting its potential as a safe and biodegradable alternative to synthetic products.
46 citations
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September 2011 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study found that certain zinc pyrithione shampoos effectively deliver antifungal agents to the scalp's follicular infundibulum, correlating with reduced Malassezia populations, likely influenced by particle size optimizing such delivery.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Al-mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ʻulūm al-bayṭariyyaẗ/Iraqi journal of veterinary sciences” This study conducted in Egypt evaluated antifungal treatments for sheep with dermatophytosis, finding that tioconazole cream, clotrimazole spray, and fluconazole capsules were effective, with tioconazole cream providing an easily applicable and highly effective topical option, achieving a 100% cure rate in the short term.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management” In this study, researchers developed a herbal anti-dandruff shampoo using plant extracts like neem, aloe vera, tulsi, and hibiscus, which was found to be safe, effective, and stable, showing potential as a natural alternative to conventional shampoos.
May 2023 in “Pharma innovation” In this study conducted at LFC, Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine in Jaipur, and on local farms, 20 cattle calves with ringworm infection fully recovered after treatment with a combination of 2% povidone iodine and Whitefield ointment applied for 15 days.
18 citations
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December 2021 in “Foods” This study explores the potential of seaweeds as a source of bioactive compounds for food, cosmetics, and medical applications, while highlighting concerns about toxic element accumulation and suggesting purification and nanoencapsulation techniques to enhance safety and stability.
12 citations
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April 2023 in “Nano Biomedicine and Engineering” This study synthesized silver nanoparticles using an Artocarpus heterophyllus leaf extract and found that these nanoparticles, with a size of 100–110 nm, displayed effective antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal activities in vitro.
December 2023 in “Journal of dispersion science and technology” This study introduced a natural shampoo formulation containing Gleditsia sinensis Lam extract, Sapindus mukurossi extract, and other ingredients, which demonstrated effective foaming, antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.
8 citations
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July 2011 in “Critical reviews in analytical chemistry” This article discusses fluconazole's pharmacological and physicochemical properties and methods for its analysis, but reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses ethosomes as lipid carriers that enhance drug penetration into deep skin layers and underscores the need for advanced research on their pharmaceutical applications, but it reports no clinical outcomes.
December 2013 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” This review discusses technological advances in liposome systems for drug delivery and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the clinical acceptance and market presence of liposomal products.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Nanomaterials” This review explores the formulation, characterization, and applications of microemulsions, highlighting their potential for enhanced cutaneous drug delivery by improving bioavailability and enabling sustained release of both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs.
September 2023 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” This study developed and tested an herbal shampoo containing tea, ashwagandha, sandalwood, and nagarmotha, finding it exhibited good cleansing properties and effectively controlled Candida and Malassezia fungi.
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.
In this in-vitro study, neem leaf extract, combined with oils from Eucalyptus citriodora and Cymbopogon martini, inhibited dermatophyte growth responsible for tinea capitis, showing potential for developing a treatment formulation against the infection.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of applied pharmaceutical science” This study investigated bacterial isolates from Xylocarpus sp. mangrove fruit and found that these symbiotic bacteria exhibit antibacterial, antifungal, and hair follicle growth properties, suggesting potential applications in the cosmetic bioindustry, particularly for treating alopecia.