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January 2015 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” This study suggests that keratin films, which model hair damage sensitivity, remained intact after shampoo and conditioner treatments and showed potential for evaluating hair texture and adsorption.
January 2010 in “EPub Bayreuth (University of Bayreuth)” This study found that Polyquaternium-87 significantly reduced friction forces on hair surfaces treated with various shampoo formulations, highlighting its potential for improving hair care products.
In this study, the relaxed overhand knot method demonstrated its effectiveness in measuring the self-friction coefficient of single hair fibers, revealing that sodium hydroxide treatment significantly increases friction and could aid microsurgical applications.
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September 2017 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” This study found that treating hair with 1 M sodium hydroxide increases its self-friction coefficient, suggesting potential applications in forming fine frictional fibers for medical uses.
This study found that a hair tonic formulation containing 1.5% light fraction patchouli oil demonstrated strong antifungal activity against Malassezia globosa and promoted hair growth in rabbits, suggesting potential benefits for hair care despite the need for human clinical trials to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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August 2023 in “Antioxidants” This study found that Gelidium corneum, a type of red seaweed, may serve as a promising source of bioactive compounds for skin health, showing photoprotective and healing properties in vitro and antioxidant and stability benefits in vivo when used in dermocosmetic formulations.
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January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study found that the ethanol extract of Sterculia urceolata and its fractions stimulated hair growth in male rabbits, with a 15% concentration of the water fraction showing the most significant effect.
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February 2011 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” This study reported that phytochemicals SA-4 and SA-6 from Tridax procumbens exhibited a dose-related immunostimulatory effect on mice, suggesting their potential as immunostimulators.
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November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study found that water fractions of Angiopteris evecta stimulated hair growth in male rabbits, suggesting potential alopecia treatment benefits pending further research in humans.
December 2022 in “Journal of applied biological chemistry” In this study, Betula platyphylla extract, particularly fraction H3-2, promoted human derma papilla cell proliferation and increased expression of certain growth factors, suggesting potential benefits for hair loss prevention.
January 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical research” In this study, the researchers found that the ethyl acetate fraction of Sansevieria trifasciata P. (20%) was just as effective as minoxidil (2%) in promoting hair growth in male rabbits, with notable results in hair follicle proliferation and a favorable anagen to telogen ratio.
July 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” This study reported that a 4% water fraction of green tea leaf extract showed the most effective hair growth promotion in rabbits.
June 2004 in “Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Assiut University” This study found that among natural hair loss treatments, formulations with Cantharidin in the saponifiable fraction showed superior efficacy compared to those with Pilocarpine.
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January 2012 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” 5α-Reductase helps regulate hormone action in toad testes, especially during breeding season.
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March 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” This study found that a hair cream made from cocoa pod peel water fraction effectively stimulated hair growth in rabbits, with the best result at a 12.5% concentration, without causing skin irritation.
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January 2018 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study found that Wera leaf extract, particularly its n-hexane fraction, significantly stimulated hair growth, suggesting its potential as an antialopecia treatment.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that treating hair with ATS, formed from fumaric acid and cysteamine, effectively improved hair quality by increasing moisture content and altering the internal structure of strong curls.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Pink berry extract effectively treats scalp issues from frequent head covering.
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October 2024 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” In this in vitro study, extracts from Tridax procumbens demonstrated potential antioxidant and anticancer activity against various human cancer cell lines, with notable efficacy in specific fractions.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Marine Science” This study found that Codium sp. cultivated in IMTA systems can be a sustainable source of bioactive ingredients for skin care products, with various fractions providing photoprotective, wound-healing, and antimicrobial benefits in vitro.
This study reports the development of a natural hair conditioner incorporating herbs like flaxseed, turmeric, and fenugreek, demonstrating satisfactory physical characteristics, stability, and potential effectiveness as a cost-effective alternative to commercial chemical hair products.
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May 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, adipose tissue secretome was shown to enhance oxidative stress resistance and promote cell proliferation in vitiligo cells, suggesting a potential natural treatment approach.
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March 2025 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This publication overview describes the Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research's rigorous peer review process and their focus on genetic, biomedical, and technical knowledge research within an open access format, but does not report specific study results.
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.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that gypenosides from Gynostemma pentaphyllum increased procollagen synthesis in vitro and reduced periorbital wrinkles by about 14% in a clinical trial with 24 women.
40 citations
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March 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that a single injection of platelet-rich stroma significantly increased hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia within 6 to 12 weeks, with no reported side effects.
30 citations
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July 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” This study found that scalp injection of fat enriched with stem cells may offer a promising alternative for treating early genetic alopecia in both men and women.
24 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses ethosomes as lipid carriers that enhance drug penetration into deep skin layers and underscores the need for advanced research on their pharmaceutical applications, but it reports no clinical outcomes.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that combining stromal vascular fraction with PRP injections significantly improved hair density and reduced hair loss more effectively than PRP alone in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
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May 2021 in “Plants” This study found that the n-hexane fraction from Leea indica leaves significantly increased hair growth in mice and showed potential as a natural treatment for alopecia.