March 2026 in “International Journal of Research and Review” This clinical study found that Rosmarinum officinalis mother tincture significantly improved hair volume and density in individuals with diffuse hair loss by enhancing hair parameters measured through a hair shedding visual scale and ponytail thickness test.
In this expert consensus, the authors aimed to address the challenges of diagnosing and treating uncommon dermatophytoses due to their distinct characteristics and lack of standardized protocols, by providing scientific guidance on their epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment.
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.
This narrative review highlights the potential of exosomes in regenerative and aesthetic dermatology, particularly in India, but emphasizes that their clinical use is still investigational due to limited and diverse study data, insufficient long-term safety information, and regulatory challenges.
January 2026 in “Medico Research Chronicles” In this case study, the researchers at Dr Batra’s® Homeopathy Clinic reported that an individualized classical homeopathic treatment notably improved hair density, thickness, and scalp health, along with enhancing quality of life, in a middle-aged woman with chronic androgenetic alopecia.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This study observed that 2.5% of patients with mycosis fungoides or Szary syndrome experienced alopecia, predominantly within skin lesions, with scalp metastases from other cancers also potentially causing hair loss, highlighting the diagnostic value of trichoscopy in differentiating alopecia types.
November 2025 in “Quality in Sport” This study reviews natural hair and scalp care methods, highlighting the importance of plant-derived ingredients and scalp type diagnostics for effective trichological management and optimal hair health.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” In this review, retinoids are highlighted as promising agents for promoting scarless skin regeneration by coordinating cellular and molecular processes that suppress fibrosis, enhance re-epithelialization, promote angiogenesis, and enable hair follicle formation, potentially advancing functional skin repair.
September 2025 in “Media Kedokteran Hewan” This study found that 90% of African pygmy hedgehogs at Golden Dhonje Farm in Bogor District were affected by potential zoonotic fungi, including Scopulariopsis sp. and Penicillium sp.
April 2025 in “INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT” This study highlights how examining hair histology under a microscope helps forensic analysts identify animal species by distinguishing specific microscopic features, which supports accurate reference database creation and aids crime scene investigations.
February 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” In this study, researchers developed a novel dry shampoo powder using traditional Indian botanicals and found that it demonstrated effective cleansing properties, favorable physicochemical characteristics, and no adverse effects in animal safety evaluations, offering an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic shampoos.
January 2025 in “Nanotechnology Reviews” This study reported a green synthesis method for copper oxide nanoparticles using pumpkin seed extract, achieving significant antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis and moderate cytotoxic effects against certain cancer cell lines, indicating potential biomedical applications for these eco-friendly nanomaterials.
December 2024 in “STUDIES IN ENGINEERING AND EXACT SCIENCES” In this study, solar drying of Punicagranatum was found to be the most effective, achieving a 65.26% drying rate compared to shade and convective drying methods.
December 2024 in “THE SCIENTIFIC TEMPER” In this study, women's health in Raichur district slums was found to be significantly impacted by hypertension, malaria, joint pain, and other ailments aggravated by poor sanitation and poverty.
November 2024 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This treatise provides guidelines and suggestions for the safe practice of follicular unit transplantation but reports no new clinical results.
August 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This review explores the effectiveness of Murdha Tailam methods, particularly in Panchakarma treatments, for illnesses related to the head and neck, highlighting the advantage of scalp drug absorption due to anatomical features that facilitate treatment outcomes.
September 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This review highlights the medicinal potential and pharmacological activities of the plant Plumbago zeylanica, while emphasizing the critical need for mass propagation methods to address its over-exploitation and support the development of novel herbal medicines.
June 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical quality assurance” This study found that Eclipta alba extracts exhibit 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, with the methanolic extract showing a higher concentration of β-sitosterol compared to petroleum ether extract, indicating potential for treating androgenic conditions like male pattern baldness.
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” This article reviews the use of hair cortisol concentration as a biomarker to assess long-term stress in both animals and humans, but it reports no new experimental results.
May 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study conducted a comprehensive pharmacognostic and phytochemical analysis of Sphagneticola calendulacea stem, identifying tannin-filled cells, various secondary metabolites, and significant physicochemical characteristics, which could aid in authenticating the plant for therapeutic use.
This abstract suggests that cost barriers limit the application of standard aesthetic procedures in developing countries, while exploring platelet-rich plasma as a potentially safer and less invasive option in geriatric aesthetics. Detailed results were not reported.
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.
This article introduces geriatric aesthetics and discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma as a cost-effective solution in developing countries, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2018 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” In this clinical trial, the authors observed that Dravanti beeja lepa may be safe and effective for promoting hair regrowth in patients with Indralupta (Alopecia Areata).
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter discusses charnolopharmacotherapeutics for various medical conditions and suggests antioxidant-loaded nanoparticles may improve treatment by enhancing central nervous system delivery and inducing charnolophagy.
January 2017 in “Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Research” This study developed chemical fingerprints to differentiate Eclipta prostrata and Wedelia calendulacea, two plants often confused and adulterated in the Indian herbal market, identifying distinct chemical profiles that can prevent such adulteration.
April 2015 in “Andrology” This special issue contains abstracts from the ASA 40th Annual Meeting, providing an overview of various studies without reporting new primary results.
July 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This paper summarizes the main findings presented in the plenary sessions of the British Journal of Dermatology, July 2004 issue, and provides no new research results.
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February 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” In this study, administering 5alpha-reductase inhibitors reduced dihydrotestosterone levels and was associated with mild, reversible decreases in semen parameters in healthy men.
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January 2005 in “Media Asia” This study reports that since the early 1990s, China's advertising and consumer culture have rapidly transformed, with Chinese brands now leading the market alongside significant cultural shifts toward consumerism and materialism.