December 2024 in “Globus: an international journal of medical science, engineering and technology.” This study found that 10% Citrus aurantium peel oil significantly promoted hair growth in ICR mice by reducing the time needed for hair growth initiation and completion, and by increasing hair length, follicle diameter, and count, showing potential as a hair growth agent.
September 2024 in “Sasambo Journal of Pharmacy” This study formulated and tested a pomegranate leaf shampoo with antifungal properties, identifying an optimal composition of 5.5% SLS and 15.5% cocamide DEA, showing good foam stability, appropriate pH, and viscosity in lab tests.
September 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” In this study, the researchers found that their conductive bio-harvesting tonic enhanced hair follicle proliferation and delayed regression with electric stimulation and the antifungal agent 6-pentyl-α-pyrone in both mice and human hair follicle tests.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This introduction highlights that a common challenge with managing dandruff, a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis, is compliance with treatment, and notes that selenium disulfide shampoo is beneficial for this condition.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, DataDerm revealed that from 2016 to 2022, a majority of patients diagnosed with keratinocyte carcinoma were male, predominantly white, and commonly between 56-75 years old, with most living in urban areas and having a history of non-melanoma skin cancer.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, Indulekha Svetakutaja Hair Oil significantly reduced dandruff severity compared to coconut oil, with a greater reduction in Total Dandruff scores after 4 weeks of treatment, suggesting it is both safe and effective for dandruff management.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” This study provides a comprehensive review of Ayurvedic insights into Darunaka, suggesting that its management principles can still improve quality of life by addressing underlying pathophysiology.
August 2024 in “Receptors” This review highlights the crucial role of vitamin D signaling in epidermal stem cells during skin wound healing, emphasizing its distinct functions from calcium metabolism and its importance in genomic regulation mediated by the vitamin D receptor.
August 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that while DALL-E 2 can create realistic hair images from text prompts, its accuracy in depicting specific hair disorders, like alopecia areata, often falls short, highlighting the need for AI developers to work with medical experts to improve dermatological applications.
July 2024 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Data-driven methods can help understand microbiota's role in diseases and develop personalized treatments.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study evaluated the treatment of dandruff in a 19-year-old female using Tankan Bhasma mixed with coconut oil twice weekly, finding it effective and safe in reducing symptoms and improving scalp health.
This study suggests that a herbal shampoo made from plant ingredients may be a promising natural remedy for hair fall and dandruff, demonstrating good quality and safety.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that bioconjugating 16-methylheptadecanoic acid (16-MHA) to damaged hair can mimic the protective properties of 18-methyleicosanoic acid (18-MEA), restoring the hair's structural integrity and moisture homeostasis, even after washing.
April 2024 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” This study identified promising properties of a herbal shampoo formulation, suggesting its potential for human cosmetic use, but notes that further optimization is needed to fully explore its benefits.
April 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” In this study, a combined rosemary and neem extract outperformed ketoconazole and minoxidil in treating dandruff, scalp disorders, and promoting hair growth, demonstrating potent antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties in lab settings.
April 2024 in “Journal of environmental management” This study investigated the electron transfer processes in an iron-mediated DAMO–anammox system, finding that Fe3+ accelerated c-type cytochrome-mediated electron transfer and suggested that riboflavin acts as an electron shuttle and DIET may occur among these microorganisms.
March 2024 in “Nutrients” This study found that Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf hydrodistillate (GPHD) promoted hair growth in mice similarly to minoxidil and upregulated growth factor expression via the AKT/β-catenin signaling pathway, with damulin B identified as an active component contributing to these effects.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study observed that dandruff-affected scalp skin has increased T-cell infiltration in the epidermis and a reduction in the hair follicle's physiological immune privilege, particularly in the suprabulbar outer root sheath area, indicating a distinct immune microenvironment compared to healthy scalp.
February 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study introduced a unique herbal hair oil formulation that combines natural extracts such as coconut oil, sesame seeds, and hibiscus to hydrate the scalp, stimulate hair follicles, and improve overall hair appearance, aiming to address issues like thinning, dryness, and dandruff.
February 2024 in “Urology” This study found that among ten identified medications associated with ejaculatory disorders, Paroxetine and Tamsulosin were mainly linked to delayed and retrograde ejaculation, while Finasteride and Sildenafil were most associated with painful ejaculation and ejaculation failure according to reports from FDA-FAERS and Eudra-Vigilance databases.
January 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study from the Danish Skin Cohort found that patients with alopecia areata, followed by those with hidradenitis suppurativa, were willing to spend the most daily time on treatment, reflecting possible unmet needs, and that this willingness correlated with disease severity across different dermatological conditions.
January 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” This study found that the ThriveCo Anti-Dandruff Pre-Shampoo Treatment, containing ZenscalpinTM, significantly reduced dandruff by 54.79% after 8 days and improved scalp health, with most participants reporting reduced flaking, dryness, and itchiness, and no noted adverse events.
December 2023 in “Data in Brief” In this study, the researchers conducted tensile tests on individual curly human hair fibers sourced from a female donor and found distinct mechanical properties under various conditions, including different strain rates and temperatures, both dry and in saline immersion.
October 2023 in “CHEST Journal” This case report illustrates that diffuse alveolar hemorrhage can be a serious initial manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus, characterized by progressive dyspnea, hemoglobin decrease, and respiratory symptoms.
October 2023 in “Biomimetics” This study developed a biocompatible hair-dyeing technology using a dark polyphenol complex, which demonstrated effective hair coating, improved mechanical strength, and strong antioxidant properties while maintaining high cell viability.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis who received Ixekizumab was low and stable over 3 to 5 years across 25 clinical trials.
July 2023 in “International journal of current research in chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences” In this study, researchers formulated a herbal shampoo using traditional ayurvedic herbs and reported that it may serve as a natural and effective alternative to synthetic shampoos for cleaning and managing hair, emphasizing the growing preference for herbal products over chemical ones.
July 2023 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” In a study of 50 healthy adults, Keshohills hair oil was shown to be effective in reducing hair loss and treating seborrheic dermatitis.
July 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study described the incidence and prevalence of alopecia areata in Australia's primary healthcare population, finding the highest incidence in individuals aged 19 to 34, with males more affected than females.
This study examined lawsuits in Canada involving 5α-reductase inhibitors, revealing that all cases related to persistent erectile dysfunction as a side effect in men treated for hair loss, but no judgments have been made yet against physicians or pharmaceutical companies.