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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment options for alopecia areata of the beard and reports no new clinical results.
December 2024 in “Ankara Universitesi Eczacilik Fakultesi Dergisi” This review highlights Nigella sativa L. (black cumin) as a plant with numerous health benefits, noting its rich nutritional profile and reported therapeutic effects such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, identified through various in vitro, in vivo, and clinical research studies.
March 2023 in “The Scientific Issues of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University Series pedagogy” In this study, new formulations of 2% minoxidil cream and a minoxidil shampoo with plant antioxidants showed significant hair growth-stimulating and follicle-protective effects in an experimental alopecia model.
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December 2009 In a mouse study, topical application of certain herbal extract mixtures showed accelerated hair regrowth compared to controls, with noted increases in specific enzyme activities and growth factors that may aid alopecia treatment.
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March 2008 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” This study found that during bark regeneration after girdling, immature xylem cells can transdifferentiate into phloem cells, with exogenous indole acetic acid accelerating this process.
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October 2017 This review summarizes the antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties of Indian Gooseberry, its phytochemical composition, and its use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This review explored the potential of medicinal plants and natural compounds as alternative treatments for baldness, identifying several with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may help reduce hair loss.
This study found that creambath preparations with waru leaf extract accelerated hair growth in New Zealand White rabbits, though none matched the positive control; the 37.5% concentration increased hair weight effectively.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Cedrol promotes hair growth better than baricitinib by regulating immune cells.
February 2024 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This review discusses the potential of plant-based preparations for treating hair loss and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight herbs with evidence of efficacy against alopecia.
This study reported that acupuncture combined with topical Aloe vera and celery gel reduced hair loss from alopecia androgenetica after 28 days of treatment.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this phase 3 trial, baricitinib showed effectiveness and safety in both adolescents and adults with severe alopecia areata, with adolescents achieving higher response rates despite more severe baseline conditions, suggesting the advantages of early treatment.
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October 2018 in “International Journal of Green Pharmacy” This study suggested that an herbal shampoo containing Piper betle and Psidium guajava leaves extract may promote hair growth due to its antioxidant properties and showed stability for two months.
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July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review summarizes preclinical and clinical information on herbal products for hair loss treatment, highlighting their mechanisms, follicular penetration, and potential side effects, suggesting they may offer alternatives to synthetic drugs with fewer side effects.
In this study, Monegy significantly improved hair repair in mice with epilate-induced hair loss, possibly through growth factor induction in hair follicles.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a polyherbal Ayurvedic hair regrowth oil was formulated and tested, demonstrating significant hair growth-promotion in albino rats compared to untreated controls, suggesting potential as a natural remedy for hair loss, though further clinical trials in humans are recommended.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that 12.5% moringa seed oil demonstrated optimal anti-alopecia activity in rabbits, significantly improving hair weight compared to the treatment with 0.1% finasteride.
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June 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In two phase 3 clinical trials, this study found that adults with severe alopecia areata receiving baricitinib experienced significant hair regrowth on the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes over 36 weeks compared to placebo, although longer-term data are needed to fully assess benefits and risks.
October 2023 in “Indonesian Journal of Biomedicine and Health Science” In this study, researchers found that a combination of celery and candlenut extracts significantly increased hair length in male Wistar rats, while hair weight increased with either extract alone or combined, and hair thickness was most improved with candlenut extract alone.
This literature review suggests that Cyperus rotundus L extract is a promising natural agent for promoting hair growth due to its bioactive compounds and mechanisms of action, but emphasizes the need for further human clinical trials to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, fermented herbal extracts promoted hair growth and activated Wnt signaling more effectively than nonfermented extracts in mice, suggesting potential benefits for hair regrowth.
December 2018 in “Jurnal Farmamedika (Pharmamedica Journal)” This study found that a combination of ethanol extract from watermelon white skin and liquid from kepok banana tree trunk resulted in greater hair growth length in rats compared to Minoxidil.
June 2024 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” This study found that taxifolin glycosides isolated from Rhododendron mucronulatum showed promise for developing treatments for male pattern hair loss by inhibiting DHT production and enhancing hair growth-promoting factors.
December 2025 in “Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University” This study documented 55 weed species at Daffodil International University, highlighting their ecological and cultural importance, with many species having recognized ethnobotanical uses such as hair growth and skin disorder treatments.
January 2021 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” This study suggests that Achyranthis Radix ethanol extract may promote hair growth by increasing cell proliferation and protein expression in human hair dermal papilla cells.
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July 1997 in “Der Urologe” This study found that PRO 160/120 and Finasteride showed similar effectiveness in improving urinary symptoms and quality of life in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia over 48 weeks.
January 2013 in “Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this study, Abrus precatorius seed oil was found to promote hair growth and exhibit antifungal effects in female rats, supporting its traditional use for alopecia.
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November 2012 in “SLAS discovery” This study observed that certain herbal extracts may promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss in cell lines by affecting specific protein expressions similarly to minoxidil.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” In this study, a herbal preparation inhibited the conversion of testosterone to DHT and its binding on hair roots in vitro, suggesting potential as an alternative treatment for androgenic alopecia without the safety concerns associated with finasteride.