This article reviews various cosmetic and skincare products used in dermatology for preventive and treatment purposes, highlighting their role in conditions such as atopic dermatitis, photoaging, and male pattern baldness, but reports no new results.
April 2024 in “International journal of innovative science and research technology” This article describes the use of natural ingredients like aloe vera juice and neem extract in scalp scrubs, highlighting their role in exfoliating the scalp, balancing sebum, and moisturizing the scalp.
July 2021 in “Research, Society and Development” This study reviewed literature on the adverse effects of Minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia, highlighting common reactions like hypertrichosis, scalp irritation, and contact dermatitis, while noting less frequent cardiovascular symptoms, concluding that the treatment is effective and generally well-tolerated.
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January 2022 in “Current pharmaceutical design” This review discusses the benefits and applications of microsponges delivery systems in drug delivery, particularly for topical treatments, and reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Innovations in Applied Pharmaceutical Science (JIAPS)” In this study, researchers developed a neem oil-based emulgel showcasing anti-dandruff properties with controlled dual release, observing formulation F5 providing a 65.27% release after 8 hours and the highest antifungal inhibition against Candida albicans.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated and evaluated a herbal hair oil combining coconut, olive, and other plant-based oils, finding it may promote hair growth, reduce hair fall, control dandruff, and improve scalp health, offering a stable, economical alternative to synthetic products.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics and Drug Analysis” This study formulated an herbal anti-dandruff shampoo using jackfruit seed extract and evaluated its effectiveness against Malassezia furfur, finding that the fourth formulation exhibited both strong antifungal activity and stability, suggesting a natural alternative to synthetic hair care products.
March 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This study developed a herbal shampoo using fermented oryza sativa water and natural ingredients like amla and aloe vera, reporting that it effectively removes sebum, filth, and dandruff while promoting hair growth and strengthening.
This study found that an herbal extract from Marking nuts, when compared to a standard drug, effectively inhibited the dandruff-causing organism Malassezia furfur and promoted hair growth on mice, suggesting potential use for dandruff treatment and hair rejuvenation.
This study developed and tested a polyherbal anti-dandruff hair serum using natural ingredients with antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and conditioning properties, reporting notable antifungal efficacy, good stability, and satisfactory physicochemical characteristics, suggesting the serum is a safe and effective natural alternative for daily dandruff treatment.
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January 1990 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that both ketoconazole 2% shampoo and selenium sulphide are effective for dandruff treatment, but ketoconazole also reduces hair growth.
July 2026 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and life sciences.” This study formulated and evaluated a polyherbal anti-dandruff shampoo, demonstrating it had good cleansing properties, antimicrobial activity against dandruff-causing microbes, and remained physically stable, potentially offering a safe and effective herbal alternative for dandruff management.
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October 2018 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” This study observed that dandruff in Indian women is associated with a distinct scalp microbiome, including specific bacterial and unknown Malassezia species, with implications for nutrient homeostasis and cell-host adhesion pathways.
This study formulated an herbal anti-dandruff shampoo powder using Nyctanthes arbortristis as the main ingredient, and found that it exhibited significant anti-dandruff properties, beneficial physicochemical characteristics, and promising in-vitro results compared to a marketed medicated product.
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.
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April 2012 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article discusses the role of stratum corneum disruption in dandruff and suggests that treatments improving scalp barrier integrity along with antifungal activity may be beneficial; it reports no new research findings.
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September 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This paper discusses the role of Malassezia yeast and inflammation in dandruff and highlights the potential of anti-inflammatory antidandruff formulations to improve scalp conditions and hair cycle disturbances; it presents no new experimental results.
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” This review discusses the nature, origin, and treatments of dandruff, with a focus on the role of *Malassezia* spp. and other triggering factors, but reports no new research findings.
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January 2017 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” In this study, thirty participants applied a paste made from Elaeocarpus serratus and Psidium guajava leaves on their scalps, resulting in significant improvements in dandruff symptoms, with over 40% achieving complete remission and no adverse effects reported.
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This review examines dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, highlighting the role of Malassezia yeasts in inflammation and hyper-proliferation, and reports no new clinical findings.
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This study reviewed the pharmacological properties of Priyaladi lepa, an Ayurvedic formulation, and reported its potential anti-dandruff benefits due to anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-pruritic, antioxidant, and exfoliation effects, warranting further research for managing Darunaka (dandruff).
March 2026 in “Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences” This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of Albizia saponaria stem bark against microorganisms causing dandruff and fungal alopecia. It found that the hexane fraction exhibited potent antifungal effects comparable to ketoconazole, highlighting its potential as a natural therapeutic for dandruff.
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.
January 1978 in “Yukagaku” This study found that using a zinc pyrithione-containing hair rinse significantly reduced dandruff and itching, with effects linked to the amount of zinc pyrithione residue on the hair.
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.
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February 2014 in “Analytical Letters” This study developed a fast and sensitive ultra-high performance liquid chromatography method to quantify ketoconazole in antidandruff emulsions, showing comparable results to labeled concentrations.
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June 2024 in “Cureus” In a study involving adults with mild to moderate dandruff, researchers observed that post-hair wash interventions significantly reduced dandruff as measured by three assessment methods, showing substantial reliability and correlation, which supports their use in clinical settings for evaluating scalp dandruff treatments.
January 2024 in “Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research” This study found that a hair tonic made from sweet potato leaf extract demonstrated strong antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur in vitro, comparable to 2% ketoconazole, suggesting its potential as an antidandruff treatment.
January 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This study focused on developing an anti-dandruff shampoo using herbal ingredients like Neem and Tulsi, which are proposed to offer antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits without the side effects typically associated with chemical-based shampoos.
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August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that daily use of 1% pyrithione zinc shampoo modestly improved hair growth over 26 weeks, although these effects were less than those of 5% minoxidil.