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GlossaryEquisetum

genus of plants known as horsetail, used for hair health

Equisetum, commonly known as horsetail, is a genus of vascular plants characterized by their hollow, jointed stems and lack of true leaves. These plants have been used traditionally in herbal medicine for their purported benefits in promoting hair growth and treating conditions like alopecia, due to their high silica content, which is believed to strengthen hair and nails.

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Inhibition of 5α-Reductase, IL-6 Secretion, and Oxidation Process of Equisetum Debile Extract as Functional Food and Nutraceutical Ingredients

research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase, IL-6 Secretion, and Oxidation Process of Equisetum Debile Extract as Functional Food and Nutraceutical Ingredients

49 citations, October 2017 in “Nutrients”

Equisetum debile extract, especially the ethyl acetate type, may be a promising natural ingredient for anti-hair loss products.

research Hair Regenerative Activities of Flavonoid-Rich Extract of Equisetum Hyemale in Chemically-Induced Alopecia in Sprague Dawley Rats

1 citations, January 2019 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmacognosy research”

The flavonoid-rich extract of Equisetum hyemale can help regrow hair in cases of alopecia.

research Cosmeceutical Potentials of Equisetum Debile Roxb. Ex Vaucher Extracts

January 2023 in “Applied sciences”

Equisetum debile extracts may help with skin whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-hair loss treatments.

research Nutritional Supplements in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia

May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Some nutritional supplements may help thicken hair in people with hair loss, but taking too much can cause side effects.

Efficacy and Safety of a Food Supplement Containing L-Cystine, Serenoa Repens Extract, and Biotin for Hair Loss in Healthy Males and Females: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Controlled Clinical Trial

research Efficacy and Safety of a Food Supplement Containing L-Cystine, Serenoa Repens Extract, and Biotin for Hair Loss in Healthy Males and Females: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Controlled Clinical Trial

3 citations, January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology”

The food supplement with L-cystine, Serenoa repens extract, and biotin safely reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in men and women.

research Viviscal: An Answer for Hair Loss in Women?

August 2013 in “Pharmacy Today”

Viviscal may modestly improve hair loss in women without adverse effects.

research Root Hair Growth in Arabidopsis Thaliana Is Directed by Calcium and an Endogenous Polarity

200 citations, November 1997 in “Planta”

Calcium affects where root hairs grow, but other unknown factors determine their growth direction.

research Review of Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells as In Vitro Screening Model for Hair Growth

76 citations, August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

Dermal Papilla cells are a promising tool for evaluating hair growth treatments.

research What Do We Know About Phytotherapy of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

67 citations, February 2015 in “Life Sciences”

Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

research Pharmacological Interventions for Treating Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

54 citations, October 2019 in “Cochrane library”

Some drugs may reduce prostatitis symptoms short-term with few side effects.

research Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatments and Efficacy

30 citations, January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

A 3-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of an Extra-Strength Marine Protein Supplement to Promote Hair Growth and Decrease Shedding in Women with Self-Perceived Thinning Hair

research A 3-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of an Extra-Strength Marine Protein Supplement to Promote Hair Growth and Decrease Shedding in Women with Self-Perceived Thinning Hair

22 citations, January 2015 in “Dermatology Research and Practice”

An extra-strength marine protein supplement helped increase hair growth and decrease hair shedding in women with thinning hair.

The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance

research The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance

16 citations, September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”

Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.

research Hair Restoration in Androgenetic Alopecia: Looking Beyond Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Hair Transplantation

13 citations, January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology”

Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.

research Can Plant-Derived Phytochemicals Provide Symptom Relief for Hair Loss? A Critical Review

10 citations, June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

research A Comprehensive Review of Biochemical Factors in Herbs and Their Constituent Compounds in Experimental Studies on Alopecia

8 citations, April 2020 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”

Herbs might help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

Interconnected Polymers Technology (IPSTiC): An Effective Approach for the Modulation of 5α-Reductase Activity in Hair Loss Conditions

research Interconnected Polymers Technology (IPSTiC): An Effective Approach for the Modulation of 5α-Reductase Activity in Hair Loss Conditions

7 citations, July 2018 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials”

A new anti-baldness patch effectively treats hair loss by blocking enzymes linked to the condition.

Proprietary Herbal Extract Downregulates the Gene Expression of IL-1α in HaCaT Cells: Possible Implications Against Nonscarring Alopecia

research Proprietary Herbal Extract Downregulates the Gene Expression of IL-1α in HaCaT Cells: Possible Implications Against Nonscarring Alopecia

7 citations, January 2018 in “Medicinski arhiv”

A herbal extract may help treat certain types of hair loss by reducing a specific gene's activity.

research A Practitioner's Guide to Hair Loss Part 1: History, Biology, Genetics, Prevention, Conventional Treatments, and Herbals

3 citations, June 2004 in “Alternative and Complementary Therapies”

The document concludes that hair loss is influenced by genetics and other factors, and while treatments like finasteride can help, they have limitations and side effects.

research The SYP123-VAMP727 SNARE Complex Is Involved in the Delivery of Inner Cell Wall Components to the Root Hair Shank in Arabidopsis

2 citations, December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

The SYP123-VAMP727 complex is important for transporting materials that harden the root hair shank in Arabidopsis.

research Over-The-Counter Drugs Against Hair Loss

1 citations, March 2018 in “Dermatologie pro praxi”

Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness, except for minoxidil, which works but stops working if you stop using it.

A Proprietary Herbal Extract Against Hair Loss in Androgenetic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium: A Placebo-Controlled, Single-Blind, Clinical-Instrumental Study

research A Proprietary Herbal Extract Against Hair Loss in Androgenetic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium: A Placebo-Controlled, Single-Blind, Clinical-Instrumental Study

1 citations, January 2018 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)”

The herbal extract was found to effectively reduce and prevent hair loss without any side effects.

research Micronutrients for Hair and Nails: A Review of Their Impact on Health

1 citations, January 2010 in “Springer eBooks”

Certain micronutrients may improve hair and nail health, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits.

research A Practitioner's Guide to Hair Loss: Part 2—Diet, Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals, Aromatherapy, and Psychosocial Aspects

1 citations, August 2004 in “Alternative & complementary therapies”

Non-drug methods like diet, supplements, and aromatherapy can help manage hair loss and its emotional impact.

Nutraceuticals Known to Promote Hair Growth Do Not Interfere With the Inhibitory Action of Tamoxifen in MCF7, T47D and BT483 Breast Cancer Cell Lines

research Nutraceuticals Known to Promote Hair Growth Do Not Interfere With the Inhibitory Action of Tamoxifen in MCF7, T47D and BT483 Breast Cancer Cell Lines

February 2024 in “PloS one”

Nutraceuticals that promote hair growth do not reduce tamoxifen's effectiveness in breast cancer treatment.

research Plant Elicitor Peptides Regulate Root Hair Development in Arabidopsis

February 2024 in “Frontiers in plant science”

Peps help Arabidopsis plants grow more root hairs by affecting specific genes and calcium signaling.

research IV International Symposium of Student Scientific Circles: Environment - Plant - Animal - Product Abstracts

April 2023

Custom skincare can be made based on genes, fewer cats in Lublin have FeLV/FIV than national average, and studies also looked at small water bodies, river pollution, guppy growth, toxins in biochars, palm oil issues, and pumpkin seed oil for hair strength.

Flavonoids in Safflower Extract Reduce Cisplatin-Induced Damage to Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells by Inhibiting DNA Damage and Rad17/Chk1/Cdc25C Signaling

research Flavonoids in Safflower Extract Reduce Cisplatin-Induced Damage to Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells by Inhibiting DNA Damage and Rad17/Chk1/Cdc25C Signaling

January 2023 in “Biocell”

Safflower extract helps protect hair follicle cells from damage caused by chemotherapy.

The Effects of Oral Supplementation with a Natural Keratin Hydrolysate (Kera-Diet) on Hair and Nails: Randomized, Placebo and Benchmark-Controlled Clinical Trial on Healthy Females

research The Effects of Oral Supplementation with a Natural Keratin Hydrolysate (Kera-Diet) on Hair and Nails: Randomized, Placebo and Benchmark-Controlled Clinical Trial on Healthy Females

December 2021 in “Trichology and cosmetology:”

Taking Kera-Diet® improves hair and nail health without side effects.

research Comparative Analysis of Treatments for Alopecia: A Systematic Review

November 2021 in “Research, Society and Development”

Individualized treatment and psychological support are crucial for alopecia.