April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study aims to formulate and evaluate a new trio pack consisting of shampoo, conditioner, and serum with botanical extracts, targeting hair and scalp maintenance and growth, as such a comprehensive formulation is currently not available in the market.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study aimed to create and assess a trio pack of polyherbal hair care products, noting potential advantages such as reduced side effects and chemical use, though results are not reported in the abstract.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study aims to create and evaluate a novel trio pack of polyherbal hair care products, that includes a shampoo, conditioner, and serum, leveraging diverse botanical extracts known for promoting hair growth and scalp health, while reducing side effects typical of chemical-based cosmetics.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, orally administered Centella asiatica extract, standardized for asiaticoside content, significantly improved skin barrier function, elasticity, and reduced signs of UVB-induced photoaging in hairless mice, highlighting its potential as a nutricosmetic for skin health.
February 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” This study found that combining natural extracts significantly boosted the stem cell functions of dermal papilla cells by enhancing β-catenin stability, promoting hair growth potential in vitro.
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.
August 2024 in “Faedah Jurnal Hasil Kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia” In this community outreach, participants in Langkat were educated about the benefits of gotu kola leaves as a natural facial moisturizer, resulting in improved knowledge, especially among children, teenagers, and mothers, as shown by pre- and post-test gains.
January 2024 in “AIP conference proceedings” This review reports that medicinal plant-based hydrogel films may enhance diabetic wound healing by increasing growth factor expression involved in tissue repair and regeneration, suggesting their potential in future diabetic wound dressing development.
July 2023 in “International journal of pharmacognosy and life science” This study explores the development of a herbal hair oil formulation using selected herbs to potentially address hair loss and related issues, as an alternative to synthetic medications that may cause serious side effects and offer limited effectiveness.
December 2021 in “Jurnal ilmiah Manuntung” This study tested a hair tonic containing gotu kola and garlic extracts on rabbits, finding that the formulation with 5% gotu kola and 0.04% garlic showed promising hair growth results and remained stable during storage.
December 2021 in “Bandung Conference Series. Pharmacy” This literature review found that combinations of certain herbal extracts with coconut oil, such as Hibiscus rosa sinensis and Centella asiatica, promoted hair growth in animals over 30 days, with varied results across rat and rabbit models.
August 2021 in “Prosiding Farmasi” This literature review found that combining coconut oil with various herbal extracts can promote hair growth in rats and rabbits, with different combinations producing varying hair length increases over 18 to 30 days.
January 2020 in “대한미용학회지” This review discusses various natural substances used in scalp improvement cosmetics and reports their potential benefits, without providing new clinical results, and suggests more comprehensive studies are needed.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study concluded that a hair emulgel formulation combining extracts from four medicinal plants demonstrated desirable characteristics of spreadability, viscosity, pH, and safety, making it effective, harmless, and economical for potential hair care use.
January 2025 in “KeiO Associated Repository of Academic Resources (Keio University)” Stronger regulations and protections are needed for digital platforms to ensure safety and fairness in health, education, and labor.
January 2019 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study achieved regeneration of hair follicle-like structures and erector muscle of hair in vitro by simulating cellular organization and applying mechanical stimuli.
January 2019 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study developed in vitro methods to regenerate hair follicles and erector muscles by mimicking their native structures and mechanical conditions, reconstructing hair follicle-like structures and forming muscle-like tissues.
January 2014 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” The study observed that cell spheres formed from mesenchymal cells of newborn mice skin exhibited upregulation of markers linked to hair follicle regeneration, suggesting a potential hibernation-like state for maintaining viability.
January 2014 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study found that cell spheres formed from mesenchymal cells in newborn mouse skin showed increased expression of genes associated with hair follicle regeneration, though marker distribution varied and requires further investigation.
January 2012 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study found that transplanting cell aggregates from mouse skin and lung mesenchymal cells can regenerate hair follicles in immunodeficient mice with skin wounds.
January 2012 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study observed that cell aggregates derived from mouse skin and lung tissues may aid in hair follicle regeneration when transplanted into skin defects of immunodeficient mice.
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June 2023 in “BMC genomics” This study found that a specific genetic mutation in the Fgf5 gene may contribute to the long-hair trait in Angora rabbits by reducing the binding capacity of the FGF5 protein.
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October 2003 in “Genetics” This study identified a mutation hotspot in the caracul (Ca) locus of mice, implicating the mK6irs1/Krt2-6g gene in hair formation and potentially human hair and skin diseases.
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June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study identified a novel KRT86 mutation associated with autosomal dominant monilethrix, expanding understanding of its genetic basis beyond known motifs.
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July 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study identified a novel homozygous mutation in the 5'-UTR of the POMC gene, suggesting a new molecular mechanism for the syndrome of adrenal insufficiency, obesity, and red hair.
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December 2006 in “Mammalian Genome” 11 citations
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February 1982 in “Mutation Research/Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis” This study reports that treatment with X-rays or procarbazine induced dose-dependent mutations in melanocytes in mouse hair follicles, showing similar mutation rates to previous methods.
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May 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report describes five patients who experienced hair loss with discomfort and scarring after undergoing salon hair relaxer treatments, regardless of whether 'lye' or 'no lye' products were used.
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October 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” This study documented 80 plant species used as traditional cosmetics in parts of South West Nigeria, preserving orally transmitted information on these practices.
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June 2019 in “Dermatopathology” This study found poor agreement among dermatopathologists in identifying and grading fibrosis in traction alopecia, suggesting the need for better diagnostic methods for early fibrosis detection.