January 2025 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This study examined the effectiveness of peppermint essential oil formulated into a nanoliposome gel for enhancing hair growth, finding that this preparation increased hair growth in male Sprague Dawley rats without causing irritation, suggesting it may improve delivery of these active ingredients.
January 2025 in “Humanities science current issues” Proper training is crucial for safe and effective hair extensions.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Life Science” In this review, researchers highlighted the potential benefits of using herbal remedies, such as Aloe vera, Bhringraj, Neem, Tea tree oil, Amla, and Hibiscus, for treating various hair problems like dandruff, scalp infections, and premature greying, suggesting natural alternatives to traditional hair treatments.
This study found that MNX@Arg-CLAVs nanovesicles enhanced hair regeneration and reduced aging in hair follicles in AGA mice, with less skin irritation compared to traditional minoxidil tincture.
In this study on mice, researchers developed CLA-loaded nanovesicles that showed potential anti-aging effects on hair follicles and enhanced hair growth compared to commercial minoxidil, with lower skin irritation, suggesting a promising approach for treating androgenetic alopecia.
January 2025 in “International journal of Indian medicine” This article discussed the potential risks of commercial hair oils, which may contain harmful ingredients, and suggested that additive-free ayurvedic oils could offer a safer alternative for maintaining healthy hair, while urging dermatologists to be informed about different herbal hair oil options.
December 2024 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This review reports that transgender patients undergoing hormone therapy may experience acne differently, necessitating tailored treatments that take into account skin dryness and the potential need for maintenance topical treatments.
November 2024 in “Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study developed an herbal shampoo using beetroot and sunflower seed extracts, aiming to provide multiple hair benefits compared to conventional shampoos, which typically offer only a single benefit for hair and scalp care.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This study reviewed existing literature on Androgenetic Alopecia treatments, finding that minoxidil promotes hair growth but can cause side effects due to its traditional formulations. Novel delivery systems like film-forming sprays may reduce these side effects and enhance efficacy.
September 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This study found that four months of oral nutrient supplements improved hair density by 16-21% and caliber by 18-22% in men and women with pollution-related hair loss, addressing oxidative damage without using finasteride, antiandrogens, or minoxidil.
In this study, clove leaf ethanol extract shampoo at 15% concentration effectively promoted hair growth in male white rats, though it was less effective than 5% minoxidil.
April 2024 in “American Journal of Case Reports” This case study reported that endotracheal hair growth following tracheal restructuring with an autograft was associated with cigarette smoking, and was ultimately stopped by argon plasma laser-coagulation and smoking cessation.
April 2024 in “Current journal of applied science and technology” This study developed an ointment from palm kernel oil and shea butter, which demonstrated improved hair growth in rabbits and may inform the creation of non-harmful hair growth products for humans.
February 2024 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” In this study, a newly developed cardamonin-loaded liposomal formulation significantly enhanced hair growth and improved hair follicle performance in mice with androgenic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This review reports that while essential oils are popular for hair health benefits like growth stimulation and hair quality improvement, scientific evidence supporting these claims remains limited and inconclusive.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found that combining minoxidil 0.1% and dutasteride 0.01% applied topically after microneedling was significantly more effective than using dutasteride alone with microneedling in improving female pattern hair loss in 40 female patients.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of two thioglycolate chemical depilatory creams for full genital hair removal in men and women, finding acceptable dermal tolerance despite some instances of irritation, supporting their use for pubic hair grooming.
January 2024 in “Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine” In this study on dogs with yeast imbalances and dermatological signs, a protocol using chlorhexidine and Ophytrium products significantly reduced Malassezia pachydermatis counts and improved pruritus and irritation scores over 21 days, earning positive assessments from veterinarians and owners in most cases.
December 2023 in “Bulletin of the Medical Institute of Continuing Education” In this study, a hair serum containing Angelica Dahurica extract applied daily for six months was reported to reduce hair loss and improve hair growth and quality in 15 volunteers with androgenic alopecia.
This study found that nanoparticles developed with minoxidil-loaded thiolated β-cyclodextrins showed improved drug retention on hair surfaces and did not cause skin irritation in rabbits, suggesting potential for topical scalp disease treatment.
August 2023 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” In this case study, the researchers diagnosed a young male cat with dermatitis caused by a fungal infection, specifically identifying Penicillium and Aspergillus species, and observed improvement in symptoms following a two-week treatment with grisofulvin, chlorphenamine maleate, and fish oil shampoo.
August 2023 in “Medical Hypotheses” In this review, researchers discussed the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of metformin and hypothesized that its topical application could benefit those with alopecia areata, given its effects on immune pathways, hair regrowth, and autoimmune disease management.
August 2023 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” This review article describes the ingredients and evaluation tests for formulating a hair serum aimed at improving hair growth and preventing hair loss, highlighting the roles of Citrus sinensis, Nigella sativa, flax seed, and coconut oil in addressing hair and scalp health.
July 2023 in “International journal of advanced research in medical and pharmaceutical sciences” In this study, researchers formulated and evaluated a gel containing minoxidil and aloe vera for alopecia treatment, finding that it was stable and non-irritant on albino rats, suggesting enhanced topical drug delivery over traditional solutions.
March 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Medicamento” In this study, herbal hair tonic made from Usada Bali ingredients significantly increased hair growth in mice without causing skin irritation compared to a negative control.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Bio-Medical Science” This article discusses the design and evaluation of a versatile herbal hair oil aimed at preventing and controlling various hair-related problems, but it does not report new clinical results.
November 2022 in “Cosmetics” This study observed that SY red pericarp rice extract promotes hair growth, inhibits 5α-reductase, and enhances hair regeneration in mice, with the extract being safe from cytotoxicity and irritation, indicating its potential as a natural hair growth promoter.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that caffeic acid treatment mitigated the negative effects of acrylamide toxicity in Wistar rats by normalizing tissue and serological indices.
September 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical quality assurance” This study concluded that sodium lauryl sulfate is very toxic to hair, damaging its structure, while natural conditioners help protect hair integrity and improve consistency and shine.
July 2022 in “Forte Journal” In this study, researchers tested hair tonic formulations with varying concentrations of bitter melon extract and found that higher concentrations enhanced hair growth in rabbits, with the 15% extract showing the greatest effect without causing skin irritation.