June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, mice fed various high-fat diets showed changes in dermal white adipose tissue lipid composition, with decreases in essential omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for skin health.
In this study, the fixed oil extracted from Apeiba tibourbou seeds showed potential analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, with prominent constituents including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
August 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” The authors concluded that, in this case study, Dhatri Lauha, Brahma Rasayana, and Asthiposhaka Vati effectively managed hair fall without adverse reactions.
July 2023 in “AYUSHDHARA” This article examines the Ayurvedic perspective on the aging process, detailing how physical, emotional, and metabolic changes occur naturally over time, affecting various body systems, and highlights the role of Vayu dosha during the final stage of life, Vriddhavastha.
In this case study, a 26-year-old female with hair fall, dandruff, scalp itching, and dry hair reported improvements after using Dhatturadi Tail and taking Yashtimadhu churna with milk, evaluated through a custom scoring system, according to researchers at the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur.
January 2022 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This narrative review explores Ayurvedic concepts related to polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest traditional treatment approaches involving lifestyle and specific therapies.
February 2021 in “PDEAS International Journal of Research in Ayurved and Allied Sciences” This review highlights the lack of formal clinical research on Ayurvedic approaches to hair and scalp disorders despite Ayurveda's long history and global interest in botanical dermatology.
January 2020 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This article discusses the Ayurvedic perspective on hair health, highlighting the role of aasthi dhatu nourishment and herbal treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
August 2018 in “Ayurlog: national journal of research in ayurveda science” This study reviewed Ayurvedic and modern texts to identify methods for managing PCOD through Ayurvedic dietary practices, proposing that these may help address symptoms by improving metabolic and endocrine functions without specific experimental results reported.
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December 2021 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This case report describes a 19-year-old girl with PCOS who experienced symptom improvement, including normalized menstruation, after two months of Ayurvedic treatment.
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April 2018 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” This review discusses Ayurvedic approaches to premature greying of hair, focusing on detoxifying therapies like panchakarma and various rejuvenative treatments, but presents no new empirical findings.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, the authors explore the Ayurvedic approach to managing hair loss, emphasizing the use of purification, pacification, and rejuvenation techniques, along with herbs like Bhringraj, Amalaki, and Brahmi, to restore hair health and balance the body's systems.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review outlines the Ayurvedic approach to managing hair loss, emphasizing balancing doshas and utilizing herbs and therapies like Bhringraj and Shirodhara to promote hair regrowth and overall scalp health, according to this source.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers evaluated hair loss in 40 participants and identified key Ayurvedic and biochemical factors, finding frequent dietary incompatibilities and a high prevalence of low serum calcium, supporting an integrated approach emphasizing diet and scalp health.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that many participants with hair loss, or Khalitya, exhibited dietary incompatibilities and low calcium levels, aligning Ayurvedic concepts with modern dietary risk factors.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, low serum calcium and dietary incompatibilities were linked to hair loss, supporting Ayurveda's connection between Asthi Dhatu and hair, and suggesting an integrative approach for prevention.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this observational study, researchers found that 55% of participants with hair loss known as Khalitya had serum calcium deficiency, which aligns with both Ayurvedic and modern perspectives linking poor nutrition to hair disorder, highlighting the importance of dietary regulation and stress management.
September 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine.” This review interprets PCOS as a kapha-predominant disorder within the Ayurvedic framework, characterized by medoduṣhṭi, a feeble state of rasa dhatvagni, and margavaraṇa, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering Management & Applied Science” This study reviewed Ayurvedic texts and concepts related to hair loss, known as Indralupta, its pathogenesis involving vitiated doshas and blood, and Ayurvedic treatment approaches, highlighting its differentiation from khalitya, where hair loss is more gradual.
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August 2016 This study investigated the cytotoxic effects of DHA derivatives on cancer cell lines and found that didocosahexaenoin was the most potent, inducing apoptosis and producing reactive oxygen species in PC3 prostate carcinoma cells.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, higher DHA/omega-6 fatty acid ratios were linked to increased social impairment in individuals with autism, alongside lower antioxidant enzyme levels and higher markers of lipid peroxidation.
March 2021 in “Bangladesh Journal of Child Health” This study found that among overweight and obese children in Dhaka, altered glucose metabolism was present, with no cases of type 2 diabetes observed but some showing insulin resistance, impaired fasting glucose, and impaired glucose tolerance.
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September 1975 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” In this study, significant elevations of DHA and testosterone were associated with pubic hair development and voice changes in boys during puberty.
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March 1994 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This report describes the co-occurrence of vitiligo and alopecia areata in pediatric cases but provides no new clinical findings.
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” Acyclovir can prevent rejection of skin grafts in herpes-related lip leucoderma.
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May 1996 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This article discusses the colocalization of alopecia areata and lichen planus in pediatric dermatology and does not present new clinical results.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study reported that polycystic ovarian syndrome is common among women with adult onset acne, with obesity and hirsutism showing significant associations.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Bangladesh Society of Physiologist” This study found that patients experiencing hair loss had significantly lower serum levels of zinc and copper compared to healthy controls.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Dhaka Medical College” This study found a negative correlation between serum iron levels and the duration of hair loss in patients with alopecia.
September 2025 in “Journal of Dhaka Medical College” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower serum 25-Hydroxy vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls, and observed a significant inverse relationship between vitamin D levels and disease severity.