February 2024 in “Jurnal Tata Rias” This study suggests that aloe vera and lime may help reduce hair loss and improve hair and scalp care, based on panelist evaluations of different formulations.
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.
August 2026 in “World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study explored the creation and assessment of a tablet-form herbal shampoo made with natural ingredients such as Shikakai, Reetha, and Amla, reportedly improving hair shine, growth, and strength of roots without side effects, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional shampoos.
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August 2021 in “Cosmetics” This study identified an optimal sulfate-free and silicone-free conditioning shampoo formulation using 1% hyaluronic acid at 800 kDa, 10% acidic sophorolipid, and 1% sodium chloride, which maintains essential conditioning and cleansing properties without compromising on performance.
October 2021 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” A Saudi girl was diagnosed with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome, a rare condition causing easy hair loss without scarring.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis” In this study, a polyherbal hair serum containing extracts of hibiscus petals and amla fruits showed significant antifungal activity against Candida albicans and exhibited satisfactory stability, physicochemical properties, and potential for improving hair health and reducing dandruff.
January 2016 in “Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” In this study, hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic at 10% concentration showed better hair growth promotion activity compared to minoxidil 2% in a rabbit model, although it caused eye irritation.
August 2020 in “Prosiding Farmasi” This review explores the potential of Arabian Bidara leaves as a hair growth enhancer based on its shared chemical compounds with other known hair-fertility-promoting plants, but it reports no new experimental results.
In this randomized controlled trial at Bolan Medical Complex Hospital, researchers observed that liquid nitrogen cryotherapy increased hair regrowth by 60% in alopecia areata patients, significantly outperforming alternative treatments, which achieved 40% regrowth.
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February 2023 in “Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine” This article discusses the potential link between traction alopecia and hijab-wearing, emphasizing the need for careful examination techniques, but reports no new clinical findings.
November 2025 in “Phytomedicine” This study identified rhamnose as a compound that promotes hair growth by enhancing glycolysis and stimulating hair follicle regeneration, highlighting its potential use in alopecia treatment through animal and human organ culture models.
January 2026 in “Bandung Conference Series Medical Science” In this study, researchers observed no significant association between hijab use and telogen effluvium among female medical students, despite a relatively high incidence of hair loss in this population.
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February 2018 in “Madridge journal of dermatology & research” In this study, Satura® Rosta remedy was found to significantly increase hair follicle size, hair root volume, and skin thickness in mice, potentially by prolonging the anagen phase, with notable hair regrowth observed in older mice with alopecia.
January 2024 in “The Indian Veterinary Journal” In this case study involving a two-month-old crossbred kid, severe skin conditions characterized by alopecia and pruritic lesions were linked to Malassezia yeast and bacteria, and successful treatment was observed with ketoconazole and supportive care.
September 2023 in “Khyber Medical University Journal” This study found that 52.4% of alopecia patients in Karachi experienced abnormal levels of anxiety, 53.6% had depression, and 48.8% reported low self-esteem, emphasizing a need for psychological interventions in this population.
December 2025 in “GARI International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research” This study examines Ayurvedic approaches to managing premature hair greying, highlighting the potential of herbal formulations, lifestyle interventions, and rejuvenative therapies as safe, sustainable alternatives, though more rigorous clinical trials are needed to validate these methods.
June 2024 in “MEDFARM Jurnal Farmasi dan Kesehatan” This study observed that rosemary oil nanoliposome gel has good physical characteristics and stability, making it a potentially suitable formulation for promoting hair growth in cosmetic preparations.
October 2019 in “FOOD SCIENCE RESEARCH JOURNAL” This study found that a high percentage of adolescent girls in Kanpur reported various clinical health problems and lacked nutritional awareness.
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January 2016 in “BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences” This study observed that Kasisa Bhasma is safer and less toxic than Shodhita Kasisa, particularly at higher doses, when administered to experimental rats.
This study developed and evaluated a polyherbal solid shampoo bar using natural ingredients like Amla, Soapnut, Hibiscus, and Aloe vera, and found it to be an effective, safe, and sustainable alternative to conventional hair care products, with good cleansing and lathering properties.
March 2024 in “INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH” In this case report, the authors describe using Polarity Analysis for selecting homeopathic remedies to better match patient symptoms in treating alopecia areata, offering a potential alternative to corticosteroids, which are associated with significant side effects.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that hirsutism is a prevalent cosmetic issue among Iraqi women, with most cases being idiopathic and a significant portion having a familial history.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” This case report describes a 56-year-old woman with wooly hair and skin lesions, who experienced reduced plaque size and thickness after using 6% salicylic acid topically for three months.
January 2024 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” In this case report, a 30-year-old woman with sudden eyebrow and eyelash hair loss was treated using Ayurvedic methods including herbal decoctions, leech therapy, and oil massage, resulting in significant hair regrowth by the 45th and 60th days.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study found that many women who wear the hijab have concerns about alopecia, largely relying on social media for haircare information, which highlights the need for inclusive dermatological guidance.
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December 2018 in “JURNAL PENDIDIKAN DAN KELUARGA” This study found that using senseviera hair tonic significantly increased hair density among women aged 19-25 who wear hijabs.
May 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” In this case study, a 38-year-old woman with alopecia areata experienced significant improvement in hair regrowth after treatment with rakthamokshana and a herbal lepa containing Shodita Kasisa and Triphala masi mixed with nilibringaraj taila.
August 2026 in “The Chittagong University Journal of Science” This study evaluated nine herbal hair oils' quality and safety, finding that while all were non-irritant and offered some UV protection, oils like Farjana and Sesa showed oxidative instability, underlining the importance of strict quality control and proper storage.
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April 2021 in “Majalah Farmasetika” This review discusses formulations and evaluation of herbal shampoos for hair growth stimulation, finding licorice extract shampoo to be the most effective, and reports no new clinical results.
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August 2013 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” This study assessed the effects of the poly herbal formulation Hairbac, reporting significant improvements in hair texture, density, and loss among females with diffuse hair fall, with no adverse effects noted.