November 2023 in “Plants” This study evaluated compounds from Jatropha cordata bark, finding that a sterol mixture and n-heptyl ferulate demonstrated notable anti-inflammatory activity in murine macrophage cells without toxicity, suggesting potential for treating chronic inflammation.
18 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of Chromatography A” Detecting steroid esters in cattle hair is inconsistent and influenced by sampling factors.
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April 1973 in “Endocrinology” This study found that in hamster flank organs, 17βC inhibited enlargement caused by topical testosterone but not by DHT, suggesting potential use in androgen-related skin disorders like acne.
May 2024 in “Journal of medicinal food” This review highlights jojoba oil's unique composition and its growing therapeutic applications, noting its antioxidant, anti-acne, antidiabetic, and antibacterial properties, as well as its use in various pharmaceutical formulations.
In this study, ground flaxseed intake was associated with increased hair growth and improved metabolic markers in rabbits, but the mechanisms and optimal usage remain to be determined.
21 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that costunolide promotes hair growth in both lab-cultured human hair follicle cells and in live mice by modulating growth factor pathways.
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February 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that a topical liposome formulation of a 5‐α‐reductase inhibitor effectively reduced the size of treated sebaceous glands and induced apoptosis in a hamster model, suggesting potential benefits for acne treatment.
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights the potential of Coffea arabica as an active ingredient in skincare, noting its bioactive compounds from leaves and beans show promising anticellulite, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties, with unique phenolic concentrations in leaves offering enhanced skin benefits.
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August 2020 in “Cosmetics” This study reported unexpected positive results in two males with androgenetic alopecia using a cyclodextrin-enabled, natural-based formula over 270 days, showing marked hair thickening and reduced scalp hair loss.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study evaluated a herbal oil formulation in an animal model, finding it significantly enhanced hair growth initiation and completion times compared to a control, suggesting it as a natural and safer alternative to synthetic hair growth treatments.
This study aimed to develop a natural hair serum using ingredients like myroxylon balsam oil, flaxseed, almond oil, and Vitamin E, which are noted for benefits such as reducing dandruff, enhancing shine, calming the scalp, and promoting hair growth.
December 2024 in “International Journal of experimental research and review” This study developed a stable nanoemulsion using ultrasonic vibrations and Tween 80 emulsifier, which can enhance the antibacterial activity and prolong the shelf life of food products, as well as be applicable in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for oral and transdermal use.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that natural hair oils, rich in bioactive compounds, provide multifunctional benefits like reducing protein loss and enhancing shine, but must balance efficacy with safety and sustainability for ongoing cosmetic relevance.
June 2022 in “WORLD SCIENTIFIC eBooks” This article discusses the argan oil industry in southwestern Morocco and reports mixed outcomes for Amazigh women participating in cooperatives, as control has shifted to the state and businessmen.
Safflower extract in nanostructured carriers was more effective than minoxidil for hair growth without irritating skin.
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January 2012 This study found that SESA oil significantly improved hair and scalp ailments more than coconut oil, with no adverse reactions reported during the study period.
May 2026 in “Animal Bioscience” This study found that m6A-circHECA enhances the differentiation of stem cells into hair follicle lineages in cashmere goats by sequestering miR-449a-5p, boosting LEF1 gene expression, and activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
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December 2021 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” This study found that a herbal hair oil formulation from various plants showed good hair growth and weight without irritation, suggesting potential for improving hair growth.
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June 2010 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” Rosemary oil promotes hair growth.
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that supplementing Liaoning cashmere goats with HMBi increased cashmere length while decreasing its diameter, attributed to changes in Met-related metabolites and elevated expression of genes related to the Met cycle and cell differentiation pathways such as Wnt and MAPK.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” In a study on nude mice, topical application of Chrysanthemum zawadskii extracts stimulated hair growth and increased hair follicle numbers, suggesting potential for alopecia therapy.
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January 2004 in “International Journal of aromatherapy/International journal of aromatherapy” This study found that Ocimum gratissimum essential oil may enhance hair growth and promote follicular proliferation in rats experiencing cyclophosphamide-induced hair loss.
January 1988 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that ointments containing indomethacin and its calcium salt showed potent anti-inflammatory effects on rat paw edema and arthritis with minimal skin irritation, suggesting potential for clinical use.
July 2021 in “Open access journal of biomedical science” This study evaluated the effectiveness of a lotion containing Larrea divaricata and Coffea arabica extracts in accelerating hair growth in women after chemotherapy, but it reports no results.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that various steroids affected the mRNA expression of enzymes involved in lipid metabolism in hamster flank organs, with different impacts depending on the steroid and combination used.
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May 2022 in “Research and reports in urology” This study found that Caesalpinia bonduc seed extracts significantly reduced prostate weight and improved prostate tissue morphology in Wistar rats with testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia.
9 citations
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” This study found that continuous implantation of melatonin in cashmere goats advanced the growth cycle of cashmere by inducing secondary hair follicle development and altering gene expression.
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March 2014 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study evaluated new aqueous gel formulations of minoxidil without irritants and found that the calcium alginate gel showed the best performance in terms of drug release and skin permeation.
5 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of Lipid Research” This study demonstrates a method to noninvasively assess lipid classes in rodent sebum via high-field proton NMR, observing significant lipid reductions in rats treated with an SCD1 inhibitor.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Drug Delivery” This study found that a transdermal drug delivery system using nanostructured lipid carriers and polymeric microneedles for β-sitosterol significantly enhanced hair growth in testosterone-induced alopecia rats, suggesting potential for treating androgenic alopecia.