93 citations
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April 2012 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article discusses the role of stratum corneum disruption in dandruff and suggests that treatments improving scalp barrier integrity along with antifungal activity may be beneficial; it reports no new research findings.
11 citations
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June 2018 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” This narrative review discusses adverse reactions associated with hair care products, specifically irritation dermatitis and allergic contact eczema, and suggests the need for attention to common allergens like PPD, GMTG, and ammonium persulphate.
59 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review considers oxidative stress effects on hair aging and emphasizes the need for dermatologists to recognize and treat factors affecting scalp and hair health, but it provides no new clinical findings.
24 citations
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May 2010 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that both ciclosporin A and topical therapy were effective in reducing alopecia and scaling in dogs with idiopathic sebaceous adenitis, with evidence suggesting improved outcomes when both treatments are combined.
15 citations
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January 2008 in “Annales de Toxicologie Analytique” This study concluded that standard decontamination procedures do not fully remove external contamination from post mortem hair specimens, which complicates using hair analysis to assess long-term drug exposure.
This study found that standard decontamination procedures may not fully remove external contamination in post mortem hair specimens, complicating the interpretation of drug detection in such samples.
January 2014 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” This review provides an update on sex hormone-associated dermatoses in dogs, detailing known conditions like feminization syndrome and exploring less understood issues such as alopecia X, without presenting new clinical findings.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a natural herbal shampoo using extracts from plants like amla and aloe vera, demonstrating effective hair and scalp cleansing, good foaming capacity, and eco-friendliness, aligning with consumer demand for sustainable personal care products.
This study introduces Kalya Research, an AI-driven tool designed to identify and categorize literature on complementary and alternative medicines, showing its effectiveness compared to Medline in finding relevant alopecia research within the context of breast cancer patients.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a natural herbal shampoo using ingredients like amla and aloe vera, finding it effectively cleans hair and scalp, promotes hair growth, and meets eco-friendly personal care product demands, without synthetic additives.
This study discusses a natural hair care shampoo formulated with ingredients such as Ritha, aloe Vera, and Amla fruit, designed to clean hair, eliminate oil and dandruff, and promote strength, blackness, and growth.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
September 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The researchers observed that two non-antimicrobial shampoos caused a significant increase in fungal germs but did not affect the overall scalp microbiota diversity over two weeks, suggesting these formulations may preserve or stimulate the scalp microbiota without adverse effects.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences” This study found that a wheat-protein based herbal shampoo with natural ingredients demonstrated good conditioning performance, cleansing properties, and surface tension, helping to clear dirt, dandruff, and promote hair strength and darkness without causing hair damage, but further work is needed to enhance its quality.
67 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article reviews the development and formulation of shampoos, emphasizing their dual role as cosmetic and medicinal products, but presents no new experimental findings.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated an herbal shampoo formulated with Amla, Aloe vera, and Bhringraj, finding it to have good cleansing capability, acceptable foaming, suitable pH, and conditioning performance, suggesting it as a stable, safe, and effective alternative to synthetic shampoos for hair and scalp health.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Science and Technology” In this study, researchers formulated a herbal shampoo using ingredients like Reetha, Shikakai, Aloe Vera, and Amla, and found it demonstrated favorable characteristics such as good foam stability, detergency, and cleansing properties, with ideal physico-chemical evaluation results for stability, safety, and efficacy.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal shampoo made with Amla, Aloe vera, and Bhringraj, finding it to have effective cleansing, foaming, and conditioning properties along with being stable, safe, and irritation-free, suggesting a natural alternative to synthetic options for hair and scalp health.
July 2020 in “International journal for research in applied science and engineering technology” This study reports that a newly formulated herbal shampoo using natural ingredients like fenugreek and shikakai was successfully developed to eliminate harmful synthetic components in anti-dandruff shampoos.
February 2024 in “Jurnal Tata Rias” This study suggests that aloe vera and lime may help reduce hair loss and improve hair and scalp care, based on panelist evaluations of different formulations.
37 citations
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October 2017 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” This study reports that six shampoo brands in Saudi Arabia generally comply with the national specifications, demonstrating good physicochemical properties such as foam stability and pH levels.
49 citations
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December 2018 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study formulated an herbal shampoo using various plant extracts and found it demonstrated appealing qualities, good foam stability, cleansing, and conditioning performance, though further improvements in quality and safety are needed.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research” This review highlights that herbal shampoos containing ingredients like custard apple leaves and aloe vera offer a natural and safe alternative to conventional chemical-based shampoos, effectively cleansing the scalp and supporting healthy hair without harsh chemicals, according to this source.
25 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” This study concluded that the formulated polyherbal shampoo is a chemical-free product with nourishing, conditioning, cleansing, and antimicrobial effects.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed and tested a natural polyherbal shampoo powder, finding it to have strong anti-dandruff and antifungal properties, good foaming capacity, acceptable pH, and no skin irritation, suggesting it as a safe and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic shampoos.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that a herbal hair shampoo formulated with natural ingredients like Aloe vera, Hibiscus, and amla showed acceptable cleansing ability, adequate foaming, and scalp-compatible pH, suggesting that these natural ingredients can replace synthetic components in commercial hair care products.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study demonstrated that a natural polyherbal shampoo powder, made from ingredients like shikakai and neem, showed promising anti-dandruff and antifungal properties, with good foaming capacity and ease of washability, suggesting it could be a safe and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic shampoos.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal shampoo containing plant ingredients like Reetha and Aloe vera, finding it offers good cleansing, stable foam, and a scalp-friendly pH, making it a safe and effective alternative to synthetic shampoos.
July 2026 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and life sciences.” This study formulated and evaluated a polyherbal anti-dandruff shampoo, demonstrating it had good cleansing properties, antimicrobial activity against dandruff-causing microbes, and remained physically stable, potentially offering a safe and effective herbal alternative for dandruff management.
July 2019 in “Iconic Research And Engineering Journals” This study found that transparent shampoo bars containing high concentrations of aloe vera gel, castor oil, and cinnamon oil exhibited antimicrobial activity, reduced hair loss, and caused no skin irritation.