57 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This review compiled by the authors emphasizes the traditional use of medicinal plants for dermatological disorders in India, highlighting the need for further scientific studies to validate their effectiveness and suggesting potential for drug development based on ethnodermatological practices.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine” In this study, a case of Alopecia totalis was treated using cupping therapy along with ayurvedic treatments, suggesting that the combination may be effective due to the herbs' synergistic effects and cupping's immunostimulant activity.
November 2024 in “International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine” In this case report, a 25-year-old male with patchy hair loss showed marked symptomatic improvement following an Ayurvedic treatment regimen at SDM Ayurveda Hospital, supporting Ayurveda's potential effectiveness in managing Indralupta, akin to Alopecia areata.
February 2024 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” This case study reports that a patient with PCOD showed health improvements after treatment with Ayurvedic medicines and therapies, including Yoga Basti and specific herbal formulations.
August 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This case study reported that using the ayurvedic treatment protocol of Nitya Virechana, Kulatthadi Kashaya, and Shatapushpa Churna was associated with improved menstrual regularity, reduced obesity, and decreased symptoms of hirsutism and acne in a 19-year-old woman with PCOD.
August 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This case study suggests that an Ayurvedic treatment regimen, involving Amlaki-Amrasthi lepa, Amalaki-Amrasthi kashay, and Avipattikar churna, may effectively manage hair loss symptoms without side effects in a 25-year-old woman.
This ongoing study is evaluating whether Ayurvedic treatments, specifically Panchagavya Ghrita combined with Amalakyadi Kashaya, can improve the quality of life for cancer patients experiencing side effects from chemotherapy and radiotherapy, compared to standard care, using a variety of quality-of-life and symptom severity scales.
March 2021 in “Journal of sleep sciences” This study found that patients with various types of alopecia had affected quality of life and sleep, but these factors were not significantly associated with demographic variables.
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June 2009 in “Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management” This article discusses the dual nature of selenium, highlighting its essential metabolic roles and potential toxicity at high doses, and reports no new experimental findings.
October 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this case report, researchers documented a young girl's eyebrow hair loss attributed to trichotillosis influenced by observing Jain monks' ritualistic hair plucking, highlighting the role of cultural practices in shaping compulsive behaviors.
This review discusses the link between selenium levels in the environment and related diseases in China, reporting no clinical results; the authors highlight the need for clearer geographic risk and remediation strategies.
January 2021 in “Agrobiological records” This review paper examined recent research on the biofortification of horticultural plants, such as fruits and vegetables, with selenium, highlighting their role in addressing selenium deficiencies and supporting various biological functions crucial to human health.
This article provides an overview of various selenium-based products, their uses in treating conditions from cancer to dandruff, and lists potential adverse effects and interactions, but reports no new results.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)” This review explores both traditional Ayurvedic uses and modern scientific findings on Japa Pushpa (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), suggesting it may benefit cardiovascular health and metabolic balance as a herbal tea, but emphasizes the need for further clinical validation.
March 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers applied Yashtimadhwadi tail using shirodhara and Nasya karma treatments on sixty patients experiencing hair fall, finding that both methods produced excellent results in reducing symptoms such as hair fall, roughness, and dandruff.
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September 2022 in “River Publishers eBooks” The document concludes that hair keratin-chitosan scaffolds were successfully made and are suitable for biomedical use.
April 2026 in “JURNAL ILMU KEDOKTERAN DAN KESEHATAN” In this study conducted among students aged 15-17 at SMAN 7 Tangerang Selatan, researchers found no significant link between nutritional status and the occurrence of telogen effluvium, suggesting other factors like hormonal imbalances or psychological stress may be more influential.
December 2025 in “JURNAL ILMU KEDOKTERAN DAN KESEHATAN” This study reported that a 29-year-old woman with telogen effluvium experienced improved hair growth and reduced hair loss through 12 sessions of plum blossom acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture, as evidenced by new hair growth, improved hair-pull test results, and decreased telogen phase hair percentage.
July 2026 in “Jurnal Kesehatan” This review of preclinical studies suggests that topical metformin could aid diabetic wound healing via multiple pathways, but emphasizes the need for further clinical trials to confirm its safety and efficacy.
May 2026 in “Inovasi Kesehatan Global” This case report describes a 7-year-old boy with Tinea favosa caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii, treated for 8–12 weeks with oral griseofulvin and ketoconazole cream, leading to recovery from crusts and inflammation but permanent hair loss in some areas.
December 2025 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Tambusai” This study examined the relationship between blood pressure and alopecia in Belitang, finding a significant association with higher blood pressure among those with alopecia and identifying an elevated risk in the Komering ethnic group, suggesting potential genetic factors.
February 2025 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Bakti Tunas Husada Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Keperawatan Analis Kesehatan dan Farmasi” This study formulated nanostructured lipid carriers with curcumin, using specific surfactants, to enhance its stability and bioavailability for more effective androgenetic alopecia treatment.
February 2024 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Yamasi Makassar” This study in South Sulawesi Province developed a shampoo using ethanol extract from Pondoh salak fruit peel, which met physical stability tests and demonstrated strong inhibitory effects against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Candida albicans, with formulations ranging from 10% to 20% concentrations.
December 2022 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Jompa” This article reviews the causes and current treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new clinical findings and highlighting the need for more therapeutic choices.
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May 2015 in “Media Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan” This study found that a gel containing apigenin and celery juice improved hair growth in male Spraque-Dawley mice without causing significant skin irritation.
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March 2020 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” This case report noted that HIV-infected men who have sex with men are at a higher risk of syphilis, requiring careful staging and prolonged serologic monitoring to assess treatment success.
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May 2017 in “Kesmas: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Nasional” This study found that counterfeit disease-curing medicines are most prevalent in countries with low Human Development Index, while lifestyle drugs are found in both high and low HDI countries.
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September 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmiah JKA (Jurnal Kesehatan Aeromedika)” This study found that red galangal rhizome simplicia extract demonstrated the strongest antibacterial effect against Propionibacterium acnes among tested extracts, achieving a 31.5 mm inhibitory zone at a 20% concentration.
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December 2022 in “Jurnal Riset Kesehatan” This study found that family actions such as preparing preferred foods and managing routines helped cancer patients manage chemotherapy side effects at home.
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November 2022 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Indonesia” In this study, human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were found to affect skin adnexa growth in diabetic burn-injured rats, but the effects were not statistically significant.