August 2023 in “MPPKI (Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia) : The Indonesia journal of health promotion” In this study, researchers used a UV-Vis Spectrophotometer to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze Dutasteride residues in human plasma, achieving a total recovery rate of 64.992%, and determined that the BTB reagent effectively selected compounds not analyzed in their research.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated a herbal hair dye with natural ingredients, including Barleria prionitis, and found it to be stable, effective, and a promising natural alternative to chemical dyes, enhancing color intensity and hair conditioning compared to formulations without this component.
December 2025 in “eTheses of Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University (Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University)” In this laboratory study, the researchers reported that an ethnomedicinal hair growth formula from East Nusa Tenggara, incorporating Kemiri, Kembang sepatu, Beringin, Mangkokan, and Waru, demonstrated significant antioxidant activity and effectively stimulated hair growth, suggesting potential development as a natural cosmeceutical.
January 2026 in “Jurnal Akta Trimedika” In this case report, microneedling combined with PRP improved hair density and thickness in a 40-year-old man with androgenic alopecia, without side effects, suggesting it as a therapeutic option for those avoiding long-term pharmacotherapy.
October 2021 in “Borneo Journal of Pharmascientech” This study found that combining kemiri oil and garlic oil at a 1:1 ratio with 200 ppm concentration was most effective for promoting rabbit fur growth in terms of length and weight.
December 2025 in “eTheses of Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University (Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University)” This study found that the highest antioxidant-activity formulation of the RENTT herbal combination effectively stimulated hair growth in mice and may serve as a natural therapy for chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
December 2025 in “eTheses of Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University (Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University)” This study found that an optimal combination of ethnomedicinal extracts from East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, significantly increased hair length in mice, suggesting potential as a natural agent for hair growth through antioxidant mechanisms.
August 2026 in “Fabad Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a Neusilin® US2-based solid self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system for finasteride that showed improved stability and drug delivery, with complete dissolution comparable to standard Propecia® tablets.
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December 2004 in “Forensic Science International” This study reports that using laser microdissection to isolate telogen hair follicles significantly improves DNA extraction efficiency for STR typing, reducing contamination from keratin.
August 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In a study on female Wistar rats, researchers found that a hair tonic containing a 7.5%:2% combination of talok and pare leaf extracts increased hair growth comparable to minoxidil, showing similar efficacy in promoting hair growth without significant statistical difference.
October 2023 in “Indonesian Journal of Biomedicine and Health Science” In this study, researchers found that a combination of celery and candlenut extracts significantly increased hair length in male Wistar rats, while hair weight increased with either extract alone or combined, and hair thickness was most improved with candlenut extract alone.
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April 2025 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” This study found that microneedles based on polyphosphazene with green tea polyphenols significantly enhanced wound healing in a diabetic rat model.
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Low level laser therapy may help with hair loss.
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January 2007 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that Piper nigrum leaf extract showed in vivo anti-androgenic activity and potent 5α-reductase inhibitory effects, with piperine and (−)-cubebin identified as active components.
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January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes a unique presentation of porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus with lesions on the dorsum of the hand and a focal lichenoid infiltrate, differing from typical palm and sole involvement.
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July 2026 in “Asian Journal of Agriculture” In this study conducted under controlled laboratory conditions, warm water and shallot extract were found to significantly speed up the germination of lettuce and napa cabbage seeds compared to untreated seeds, though further testing is needed in nursery or field settings.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract describes the intended benefits of Kerablak Calcium Pantothenate Tablet for hair health but reports no new clinical study findings.
July 2023 in “Biodiversitas” In this study, researchers found that Sundanese mothers in a rural village in West Java frequently used 25 medicinal plant species, primarily from the Zingiberaceae family, during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, with popular preparations including decoctions and cooking.
January 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This study documented a case of Dipylidium caninum infection in a 4-month-old female dog, effectively treated with a deworming medication, resulting in significant improvement and no worms detected after five days. Routine deworming and maintaining hygienic conditions are recommended to prevent reinfection and transmission.
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January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that low temperatures and nitrogen deficiency trigger root hair elongation through a molecular mechanism involving the receptor kinase FERONIA and the TOR Complex 1.
June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview discusses the Dermatologic Surgery journal's extensive focus on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, offering no new research findings.
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July 1996 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This research reports a new autosomal recessive mutation in mice, 'lanceolate hair', causing generalized alopecia and hair shaft abnormalities, which may serve as a model for Netherton's syndrome in humans.
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September 2018 in “Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali” This study concluded that spikenard specimens in Renaissance Italian herbaria are attributed to Nardostachys jatamansi, a plant used in traditional medicine and cosmetics.
November 2021 in “American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene” In this report, an 11-year-old girl and her 14-year-old brother developed marking nut dermatitis from an amulet, highlighting the importance of recognizing cultural practices in diagnosing skin conditions.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” January 2012 in “Lume (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul)”