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October 2023 in “WORLD SCIENTIFIC eBooks” This study describes how the argan oil industry in southwestern Morocco, originally controlled by Amazigh women, has shifted to being largely dominated by the state and businessmen, with the majority of women now only involved in traditional nut cracking, despite mechanization of other production steps.
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March 2021 in “Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology” This study suggests that nanoliposomes encapsulating saw palmetto CO2 extract could be effective for delivering drugs to treat hair loss due to their small size, dispersion, and negative charge.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Morphology” This study found that virgin coconut oil improved skin inflammation and symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis in rats, particularly at a dose of 10 mg/kg, by reversing alterations in antioxidant and inflammatory markers.
November 2025 in “Discover Food” This study found that a catechins-rich Assam tea extract demonstrated antioxidant effects and hair growth promotion in mice, suggesting its potential as a natural alternative for treating hair loss.
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers analyzed skin tissues from two types of Jinlan Cashmere Goats and identified crucial non-coding RNA mechanisms potentially impacting cashmere yield, revealing significant DE lncRNAs, mRNA expressions, and pathways relevant to cashmere quality improvement.
7 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research” This study reported that compound 16 (olean-12-en-3beta-ol, cinnamate) from Merremia peltata showed potential as an androgen receptor antagonist, suggesting it may benefit alopecia treatment based on molecular docking and ADME-Tox predictions.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study evaluated a herbal oil derived from plant extracts for hair growth, finding it significantly accelerated hair growth in an animal model compared to controls, suggesting it as a natural and safe alternative to synthetic treatments with minimized side effects.
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April 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Diphenyl ethers can potentially reduce excess oil production when applied on the skin, helping treat conditions like acne.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study found that Carthamus tinctorius exhibited the strongest 5α-reductase inhibitory and hair growth promoting activities among evaluated Thai herbs, suggesting potential for developing alternative hair loss treatments.
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January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that Sargassum muticum extract and apo-9′-fucoxanthinone promoted hair growth in rat and mouse models by increasing dermal papilla cell proliferation and activating certain signaling pathways.
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September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that coconut oil significantly increased the tensile strength of twisted hair fibers due to its ability to penetrate the hair core, in contrast to mineral oil.
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July 1977 in “Lipids” This study found a negative correlation between dietary monoene levels, particularly oleic acid, and the capacity for PGE₂ synthesis in rat skin, with the most severe skin issues noted in those fed Zephyr rapeseed oil.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study reported that Nigella sativa essential oil significantly improved hair density, thickness, and reduced inflammation in patients with telogen effluvium over a three-month treatment period.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study found that among the tested analogs, compound 4e was the most effective in inhibiting wax esters in vivo in the Golden Syrian hamster ear model.
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review examines complementary and alternative medicine for alopecia and finds limited support from robust clinical trials, highlighting the need for standardized studies to evaluate efficacy and safety.
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February 2013 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” In this study, applying G. glabra root extract to female rats resulted in faster and more extensive hair growth than minoxidil or a control treatment.
August 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Combining minoxidil and rosemary oil in a gel promotes better hair growth than using them separately.
July 2026 in “Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy” In this study, a new herbal hair oil formulation, consisting of plant-derived antifungal agents and natural stabilizers, was developed and demonstrated strong antifungal activity, skin compatibility, and additional hair health benefits in preclinical evaluations, offering a potential alternative for managing fungal scalp infections.
November 2023 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” This study investigated differences in gene expression in the mammary glands of SLICK and wild-type Holstein cattle, finding limited differences overall but identifying enriched pathways related to arachidonic acid metabolism and oxytocin production, which merit further exploration.
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May 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” This study in rats found that a new hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin formulation of minoxidil reduced the adverse cardiovascular and proliferative effects seen with traditional minoxidil solutions.
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This study developed a nanoemulsion of garlic oil and apple cider vinegar loaded with minoxidil to enhance drug permeation through skin, reporting improved ex vivo skin permeation parameters compared to an aqueous dispersion of minoxidil, suggesting potential benefits for treating alopecia areata.
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January 2015 This abstract discusses the use of walnut seed oil for hair care but does not provide new research findings or experimental results.
January 2026 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers found that sesamin, a component of sesamum, modulated the AR-MAPK-Wnt signaling pathway in DHT-stimulated HaCaT keratinocytes, demonstrating potential multi-target activity against molecular events in androgenetic alopecia.
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, Carthamus caeruleus root juice exhibited in vitro anti-inflammatory effects by stabilizing human erythrocyte membranes and inhibiting albumin denaturation, as well as showing potential inhibition of COX-2 through in silico analysis; however, further research is needed to confirm efficacy and mechanisms.
2 citations
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December 2014 in “Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that a pet ether extract of Daucus carota promoted hair growth by inducing and prolonging the anagen phase in albino rats, surpassing the effects of 1% minoxidil.
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December 2016 in “Phytomedicine” In this study, applying 1% or 5% Curcuma aeruginosa essential oil lotion to the underarm for 10 weeks significantly slowed hair growth and brightened skin in young women, with no adverse effects reported.
December 2015 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” This study found that hair care formulations containing argan oil were stable and demonstrated better spreadability and texture profiles compared to those without argan oil.
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March 2015 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji”
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights that Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek) shows promise as a versatile plant-based ingredient in cosmetics due to its phytochemicals, which offer benefits for skin and hair care, although further research is necessary for robust validation.
April 2025 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this chicken embryo study, E40 hemp seed callus-derived exosomes counteracted DHT-induced inhibition of hair follicle development, suggesting potential for alopecia treatment and hair follicle regeneration.