April 2021 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This study reports improvement in tinea capitis symptoms in two siblings after two months of treatment with ketoconazole lotion and shampoo, following initial findings of M. canis and Rhodotorulla infections.
December 2022 in “Himi, himijn tehnologijn hùrèèlèngijn èrdèm šinžilgèènij bùtèèl” This study found that using the "Khalgai" hair care products enriched with copper and zinc for 28 days led to increased hair density, diameter, and follicular unit count in women, indicating improved hair morphology.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this pilot study, Kantavallabha rasa, an Ayurvedic medicine, showed significant improvements in PCOS symptoms such as menstrual irregularities, pain, unwanted hair growth, skin issues, and ovarian conditions among 10 women with PCOS.
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.
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April 2021 in “Cureus” This study developed two highly reliable Arabic HRQoL questionnaires for evaluating quality of life in married and unmarried women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
October 2024 in “Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy” In this study, researchers developed a halal shampoo containing Centella asiatica and Phyllanthus emblica extracts, finding that a formula with specific concentrations exhibited high antioxidant activity and ideal physicochemical properties for hair cleansing and potential hair growth promotion.
April 2021 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This report describes two cases of tinea capitis in young siblings, with cultures showing M. canis and Rhodotorulla, and notes improvement after treatment with ketoconazole lotion and shampoo for two months.
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May 2021 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This review summarizes the phytomedicinal importance of Eclipta alba in Ayurvedic and folk medicine, particularly its use for hair growth and various biological properties, without reporting new clinical results.
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July 2019 in “Asian Journal of Oncology” This study found that Guduchi and Yashtimadhu, when used as adjuvant therapy, significantly improved chemotherapy-related symptoms and blood parameters in cancer patients.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This clinical study found that a three-month Ayurvedic leave-on treatment significantly improved hair density and reduced hair fall in healthy Indian adults experiencing hair loss, with efficacy supported by increased VEGF expression in dermal papilla cells, promoting follicular angiogenesis.
July 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports” This case report describes a five-year-old boy with Alopecia Universalis who did not respond to allopathic treatments but showed significant hair regrowth after two months of Ayurveda therapies, suggesting their potential effectiveness for this condition.
January 2025 in “Springer proceedings in earth and environmental sciences” The eco-friendly hair oil promotes healthy hair growth and is safe and effective.
This study found that Solanum nigrum L. extracts showed potential as 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, similar to finasteride, and highlighted their promise for treating androgenic diseases like benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern hair loss.
April 2026 in “Lebda Medical Journal” The researchers in this study conducted a comparative analysis of hair and body shampoos, finding notable physicochemical differences, such as body shampoos having lower surface tension and higher foam heights, while hair shampoos were more acidic, potentially to meet different biological and sensory needs.
March 2018 in “Ayurline: IJ-RIM” In this study, Ayurvedic Keshya gel, formulated with specific herbs and essential oils, was found to be effective in reducing hair fall and improving hair quality in both men and women.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This product description promotes Kerablak Calcium Pantothenate Tablets for improving hair strength and reducing hair fall, but it provides no new clinical study findings.
March 2022 in “INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH” This study found that the formulated shampoo using alcoholic extracts of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis demonstrated antimicrobial and antifungal activity and met all standard evaluation criteria, offering a potentially safer alternative to synthetic shampoos without harmful preservatives like paraben.
April 2024 in “Jurnal Agroindustri Halal/Jurnal agroindustri halal” This study investigated formulations of hair tonic using Hormophysa triquetra seaweed and candlenut extract, finding that the variant with the highest seaweed extract content demonstrated superior physical stability and rapid hair growth in test animals due to its antioxidant properties.
August 2023 in “Jurnal Pharmacia Mandala Waluya” This study examined the effects of purified Albizia saponaria bark extract on hair growth in rabbits, finding that a 20% concentration of the extract increased hair weight significantly, though it was less effective than minoxidil.
In this experimental study, hibiscus leaf extract at a 30% concentration showed effectiveness in promoting hair growth on guinea pigs, with measurable increases in hair length and weight by the 21st day.
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January 2022 in “Rasayan journal of Chemistry” This study found that ethanol and water extracts of Albizia saponaria bark significantly stimulated hair growth in male rabbits over 24 days.
May 2026 in “Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences Assiut” This study observed that Globularia alypum L. ointment significantly boosted hair growth in female albino rats, increasing hair length more than the control group after 20 days, without showing toxicity even at high doses.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study investigated hair loss among women who wear hijabs, highlighting that tight hairstyles under the hijab can contribute to traction alopecia, and emphasized the importance of sensitive diagnosis and treatment to prevent permanent damage.
January 1962 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a 5-year-old girl with lipoid proteinosis, characterized by a raspy voice, thinning scalp hair, and recurrent crusted lesions leading to pock-like scars.
July 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation” This study observed that among Doctor of Physiotherapy students in Lahore, the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia was 55.6% in males and 60% in females, highlighting the need for better public education and early treatment strategies.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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August 2017 in “Al-Qadisiah medical journal” This study found that eczema/dermatitis was the most common skin disease among patients at Al Husseiny Teaching Hospital's dermatology outpatient clinic.
August 2026 in “World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study explored the development and evaluation of a tablet-form herbal shampoo formulated with natural ingredients like Shikakai, Reetha, and Amla, which reportedly enhance hair shine, growth, and root strength without side effects, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional shampoos.
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June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study concluded that among 11 formulations tested, the herbal shampoo formulation H2, containing fermented Cyclea peltata, had superior organoleptic and physicochemical properties.
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February 2018 in “Jurnal teknologi” This study found that Kaempferia galanga ethanolic extract has potential as an antifungal agent in an oil-in-water cream formulation, exhibiting stable physicochemical properties in laboratory tests.