December 2025 in “Jurnal Farmasi Tinctura” This study found that a hair tonic containing 15% ethanol extract of cocoa leaves effectively stimulated hair growth in rabbits, outperforming minoxidil 2%, and was safe with no skin irritation observed.
January 2024 in “Elsevier eBooks” In this chapter, the authors discuss various plant biomass sources, such as Aloe vera and cocoa, highlighting their potential benefits in cosmetics for addressing skin and hair issues like aging, inflammation, and dandruff.
February 2020 in “Definitions” This article discusses a proprietary botanical lotion with potential to reverse chemotherapy-induced alopecia, restore hair cycles, and improve patient wellbeing; however, it reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This report describes the creation of a natural herbal beard balm formulated to nourish, hydrate, and support healthy beard growth while reducing irritation, using ingredients like coconut oil, rosemary oil, and beeswax.
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April 1997 in “International journal of legal medicine” This study found that cosmetic hair treatments like bleaching and dyeing significantly reduced drug concentrations in hair samples, with decreases ranging from 30% to over 60% depending on the treatment and hair damage level.
34 citations
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January 2016 in “Analytical Chemistry” This study reports that a new DART-HRMS method can effectively analyze intact hair for drug use timelines, with cocaine detection aligning with forensic standards and identifying multiple drugs from high-resolution data.
33 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatitis” This study found that 9% of tested patients had positive patch test reactions linked to hair care products, with most reactions clinically relevant and commonly involving allergens like p-phenylenediamine.
18 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, trichoscopy consistently identified typical findings of frontal fibrosing alopecia, revealing three unusual clinical patterns in 18.4% of patients, which may aid in the differential diagnosis when clinical presentations are atypical.
14 citations
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September 2020 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This study found that a hair serum containing amla extract, freeze-dried coconut water, and selenium significantly improved hair growth rate, density, and reduced hair fall among healthy volunteers over 90 days.
11 citations
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December 2020 in “Advanced structured materials” This book chapter reviews the role of natural products in cosmetics and their widespread use in skincare and haircare but reports no new results.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This review discusses the cutaneous manifestations associated with various substances of abuse, highlighting their importance for clinicians in recognizing and treating substance abuse disorders, and reports no new findings.
11 citations
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January 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some oils can penetrate hair and reduce the stickiness between fibers, but mineral oil cannot.
10 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of surfactants and detergents” This study found that shampoos with sugar-derived surfactants improved hair cleansing properties, were less cytotoxic, and resulted in easier hair combing compared to formulations containing sodium laureth sulfate.
9 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of structural biology” This study found that coconut oil impedes hair hydration more effectively than soybean oil by penetrating deeper, and suggested a new model for intermediate filament assembly in hair.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study observed that regular coconut oil users have significantly reduced hair irregularities compared to non-oil users, as quantified by a new "hair protection factor" metric, highlighting coconut oil's potential in minimizing hair damage.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research” In this study, the authors reviewed the importance of a polyherbal hair oil containing ingredients like Amla and Neem, evaluated for properties like pH and viscosity, but effectiveness for treating hair issues such as dandruff and baldness is not reported.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review discusses the impact of air pollution on hair loss and sensitive scalp syndrome, evaluating possible causes and management strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “PubMed” This study identified the most common allergens in hair products linked to scalp allergic contact dermatitis, with hair dyes, shampoos, and conditioners primarily associated with the condition.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” In this study, researchers formulated a hair tonic using various herbal extracts and reported effective antifungal and antibacterial properties, along with good consistency, spreadability, homogeneity, appearance, and pH balance.
5 citations
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September 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that a hair serum containing amla extract, freeze-dried coconut water, selenium, sandalwood odorant, and peanut shell extract significantly improved hair growth, density, and reduced hair fall after 90 days in healthy volunteers.
4 citations
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May 2022 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that a melatonin-loaded microemulsion exhibited controlled release and significant stratum corneum deposition in ex vivo permeation tests, suggesting its potential for further evaluation in treating androgenic alopecia.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “International journal of trichology” This case study reports that sudden hair matting occurred in a patient after using coconut and castor oils on long hair, requiring the hair to be cut off due to irreversible felting.
4 citations
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March 2007 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” This review discusses the adverse effects of hair care products, highlighting irritation dermatitis and allergic contact eczema due to common allergens like paraphenylenediamine and glycerol monothioglycolate, but reports no clinical results.
3 citations
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February 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This study suggests that a herbal oil formulation combining various plant and oil ingredients may effectively promote healthy hair growth and address concerns like baldness, dryness, and dandruff, supported by favorable evaluations of its physical and chemical properties.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical chemistry and analysis” This review examines the role of medicinal plants in treating hair problems like baldness and dandruff, but it reports no new clinical results and emphasizes nutritional benefits from various herbal ingredients.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “Dermatology Reports” This study surveyed the use of herbal products and home remedies for hair and scalp disorders in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, finding many traditional remedies still in widespread use despite a lack of scientific evidence.
3 citations
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August 2011 in “PubMed” This study found that coconut oil use was associated with less hair damage than normal grooming practices, as indicated by hair breakage index and break stress measurements.
3 citations
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that monounsaturated oils like olive oil penetrate hair fibers effectively, whereas polyunsaturated oils typically do not penetrate beyond the cuticle.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “World journal of dentistry” In this study, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil's antimicrobial properties showed effectiveness against Candida albicans and Streptococcus in an in vitro biofilm model, and its lauric acid content may reduce plaque adhesion and support oral health.