November 2023 in “Plants” This study evaluated compounds from Jatropha cordata bark, finding that a sterol mixture and n-heptyl ferulate demonstrated notable anti-inflammatory activity in murine macrophage cells without toxicity, suggesting potential for treating chronic inflammation.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, the authors developed a medicated face mask using electrospun fibers to deliver the active compound Eflornithine hydrochloride for managing hirsutism. The mask showed promising drug release characteristics, a high safety profile, and reduced hair growth in mice.
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March 2007 in “Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine” In this study, Huoxue Bushen Mixture was associated with increased blood vessel formation and VEGF expression in mice hair follicles, suggesting it may enhance hair growth.
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February 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that activating CB1 receptor signaling in human hair follicles increased stem cell proliferation while reducing differentiated cell survival, suggesting CB1's role as a survival stimulus for epithelial stem cells.
November 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study found that pumpkin seed oil may promote hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to a placebo.
January 2024 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” This study found that Nephelium lappaceum extract restored hair growth more effectively than finasteride in mice with testosterone-inhibited hair growth, suggesting its potential as a nutraceutical for hair growth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the absence of Hes1 in hair follicles delays secondary hair germ activation and shortens the anagen phase, impacting HFSC self-renewal and long-term hair regeneration.
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December 2021 in “Annals of phytomedicine” This study found that a herbal hair dye formulated with a 1:2 ratio of henna and indigo successfully colored unpigmented hair dark brown to black, with favorable attributes compared to synthetic dyes.
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June 2013 in “Fashion business” This study found that adding rose hip extract to permanent wave solutions increased wave effectiveness and reduced hair damage, although variations in hair type may affect the results.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reports that Huaier promotes hair growth and tissue regeneration in cancer recovery by activating the Hedgehog signaling pathway, potentially preventing recurrence and metastasis independently from SMO function.
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April 2011 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” This study aimed to examine the effects of a nutritional formula containing fenugreek seed extract and micronutrients on androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” This study found that a 5% gel with hydroalcoholic extract from black pop bean integument may have a photoprotective effect in mice exposed to UV-C radiation.
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September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that low concentrations of CBD promoted hair follicle growth, while higher concentrations induced hair follicle regression and increased cell death in an experimental setting.
May 2013 in “Zhonghua miniao waike zazhi” This study found that hair follicle stem cells show good biocompatibility with a heterogeneous bladder acellular matrix in vitro and in vivo, supporting potential use in bladder repair.
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March 2023 in “Bioengineering” This review discusses the development and impact of barbed sutures on surgical outcomes across various procedures but reports no new clinical results.
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January 1981 8 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” This laboratory study found that collagen matrices with high-sulfated hyaluronan may enhance the cultivation of human keratinocytes and melanocytes from hair follicles for epidermal graft development.
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September 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study reviewed existing research on the use of cannabinoids for hair, scalp, and skin conditions, finding moderate evidence for their efficacy in conditions like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, but noted limited evidence and no standardized guidelines for treatment.
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January 2022 in “Burns” This study found that taurine and apocynin together created a synergistic effect by significantly reducing burn area damage and enhancing tissue recovery in the burn zone of stasis in rats by day 21.
July 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report highlights a rare instance of follicular mucinosis in a 15-year-old male, emphasizing its self-limiting, benign course but noting the need for long-term monitoring due to potential association with mycosis fungoides.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, the authors highlight the growing use of herbal cosmetics in the personal care industry due to their health benefits, emphasizing the importance of quality control and safety in these increasingly popular natural formulations.
This paper discusses advancements in forensic hair analysis, emphasizing a novel DART–HRMS method that improves the accuracy and efficiency of detecting drug use timelines.
January 2025 in “Termometer Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Kesehatan dan Kedokteran” In this study, researchers tested a tea leaf ethanol extract (Camellia sinensis) hair tonic and found it increased average hair growth compared to positive and negative controls over 28 days, but exhibited some instability and inhomogeneity after accelerated testing.
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January 2021 in “FEBS open bio” This study found that a solution containing 0.5% Camellia japonica placenta extract increased scalp moisture and reduced sebum content, dead keratin, and erythema in adult females, suggesting potential as a scalp treatment.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal hair mask made from natural ingredients, reporting it as stable, non-irritating, and effective for conditioning, moisturizing, and hair strengthening, positioning it as a safe natural alternative to synthetic hair products.
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January 2015 in “Pharmacognosy Research” In this study, the herbal hair colorant formulation HD-3, with a mix of specific herbs, was most effective at coloring hair and highly accepted by volunteers.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Novel Research and Development” In this review, the authors discussed herbal hair cosmetics, highlighting natural ingredients like hibiscus and aloe vera that may nourish hair and improve scalp health without synthetic chemicals' side effects.
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October 2002 in “Genetics” This study mapped a spontaneous mouse hair mutation, "hague," to keratin genes on chromosome 15 but found no gene mutations in hague mice.
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November 2012 in “SLAS discovery” This study observed that certain herbal extracts may promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss in cell lines by affecting specific protein expressions similarly to minoxidil.