August 2025 in “Current Botany” This study suggests that Acrotrema arnottianum, a herb used in traditional medicine, contains biologically active metabolites like squalene and α-Tocopherol. It showed antibacterial effects against Staphylococcus aureus and antifungal properties against Candida albicans, while demonstrating antioxidant activity.
August 2025 in “South African Journal of Botany” This study found that among various polyherbal hair oil formulations using indigenous Bangladeshi plants, Formulation B was most effective, displaying strong antimicrobial activity and promoting hair regrowth in rabbits, surpassing the standard 2% minoxidil treatment, while also being safe for topical use.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” This study reports that Polyscias scutellaria exhibits diverse pharmacological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidiabetic properties, suggesting potential therapeutic uses in various health applications.
June 2023 in “Deleted Journal” This study found that all healthy cats tested were carriers of *Microsporum canis*, and 86.66% of dogs carried this fungus, with further positive cultures for other dermatophytes and yeasts suggesting these animals may contribute to environmental fungal spread.
June 2023 in “Journal of Biosciences and Health” This study found that all tested cats and 86.66% of dogs were carriers of dermatophytes like Microsporum canis, with cats showing higher prevalence, indicating these asymptomatic animals may significantly contribute to the spread of dermatophytosis and dermatomycoses.
January 2022 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study found that a polyherbal gel made from guava leaves, amla, and aloe is effective against candidiasis on the skin, with additional benefits of nourishing hair and preventing premature graying.
September 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” This case study describes a 7-month-old boy diagnosed with keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome due to a de novo GJB2 gene mutation, highlighting the challenges in treatment and eventual fatal outcome due to severe complications.
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.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different nail disorders are treated by targeting their specific causes and using appropriate medications or protective measures.
This study found that hair cosmetics have strong bacteriostatic properties, suggesting that current microbial test methods for these products should be revised.
December 2022 in “The Journal of Multidisciplinary Research” The researchers formulated a polyherbal hair gel using extracts from guava leaves, amla, and aloe, and reported its effectiveness against candidiasis, as well as its benefits in nourishing hair and preventing premature graying.
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April 2017 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” This study found that the combination of Pandan Wangi leaves and Noni fruit extracts may inhibit fungi commonly associated with dandruff, suggesting potential use in anti-dandruff shampoo formulations.
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October 2012 in “Natural Product Communications” This study analyzed the essential oil from Chamaecyparis lawsoniana and found that it is rich in limonene and exhibits antibacterial and antifungal properties, particularly against Candida albicans and certain Gram-positive bacteria.
This study assessed the phytochemical properties and antifungal activity of Lawsonia inermis extracts, finding diverse compounds like flavonoids and alkaloids, and reporting that ethanol extracts exhibited the highest antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus and Candida albicans at 200 mg/mL.
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June 2022 in “The Bulletin of Contemporary Clinical Medicine” This study suggests that although hydroxyapatite gel has strong bactericidal effects, its combination with platelet-enriched blood autoplasm does not enhance antibacterial activity in endodontic treatment for chronic apical periodontitis.
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March 2023 in “Marine Drugs” In this study, researchers isolated five new compounds from Monascus purpureus wmd2424 and found that four exhibited mild antifungal activity against several fungi.
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November 2011 in “Journal of Infection” This case study presents an asthma patient with H1N1 pneumonia who developed invasive Aspergillosis despite avoiding steroids, suggesting that factors other than steroid use can contribute to IA in such patients.
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Plant and Environment” This study found that nickel oxide nanoparticles synthesized using Alternanthera sessilis extract may have potential as antimicrobial, antifungal, and dye-removal agents.
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that oil extracts from the plants Hedyotis corymbosa, Inula racemose, and Holostemma adakodien demonstrated significant antibacterial and antifungal activity in vitro compared to standard antibiotics and antifungals.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a polyherbal antidandruff shampoo using medicinal plant extracts and found it exhibited significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, including activity against bacteria and fungi linked to scalp infections, suggesting it as a natural alternative to synthetic shampoos.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that the polyherbal anti-dandruff shampoo formulated from medicinal plants like Azadirachta indica and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis demonstrated significant antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, including effects against dandruff-causing microorganisms, suggesting it could be a natural alternative to synthetic shampoos.
June 2025 in “Universities Journal of Phytochemistry and Ayurvedic Heights” This study evaluated the wedelolactone content and antimicrobial activity of Eclipta alba and Wedelia chinensis extracts, finding a potential relationship between the concentration of wedelolactone and their in vitro antimicrobial effects against several pathogenic bacteria and yeast.
January 2015 in “Dépôt Institutionnel de lUniversité de Tlemcen” This study suggests that the oil extracted from Citrullus colocynthis seeds may be suitable for edible use and exhibits antimicrobial properties against several bacterial and fungal strains.
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February 2014 in “Phytotherapy Research” Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.
September 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This research reports that onychomycosis, a common nail fungal infection often caused by Candida yeast, requires laboratory testing like direct preparations, fungal cultures, and molecular tests for accurate diagnosis due to its diverse etiology and differential diagnosis, improving therapy effectiveness and efficiency.
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January 1987 in “PubMed” This study reported that in a histopathologic analysis of five parenteral heroin users with candida folliculitis, candida and pseudohyphae were frequently found in association with hair follicles.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study explored the development of herbal hair gels using natural extracts like flaxseed and guava leaves, targeting the reduction of dandruff and regulation of hair loss through antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, though specific results of efficacy are not reported.
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March 2010 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review details historical advancements in understanding and treating superficial fungal infections, with notable milestones in identifying causative agents and developing effective treatments, but it reports no new findings.
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January 2000 in “Medical Mycology” This article reviews the impact of natural fungal pathogens on laboratory animal research and reports no new results, calling attention to infection risks with dermatophytes, Candida, and pneumonia in immunocompromised rodents.
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March 2013 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This case report details an eleven-year-old male with recurring alopecia initially attributed to fungal infections but ultimately diagnosed as trichotillomania.