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January 2009 This article reviews the development of a topical hair growth agent using natural extracts and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further evaluation of its efficacy.
January 2022 in “JURNAL BIOSAINS” This study found that a hair tonic made with 10% cassava leaf extract in combination with rose water juice improved hair length growth in rabbits compared to a commercial product.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” This study suggests that Equisetum debile extracts, particularly the ethyl acetate fraction, may offer natural cosmeceutical benefits for treating hyperpigmentation, delaying skin aging, and remediating hair loss due to androgenic alopecia.
January 2013 in “The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed and tested three formulations of a herbal hair serum containing ingredients like Aloe vera and rose water, finding that all formulations exhibited acceptable properties for scalp application, with the H3 batch shown to have superior viscosity, homogeneity, and stability.
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January 2019 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmacognosy research” This study found that a 2.5% flavonoid-rich extract of Equisetum hyemale promoted hair growth in a rat model of chemically-induced alopecia, showing results comparable to 5% minoxidil.
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.
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August 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study found that a 12-week regimen of a botanical supplement significantly improved skin and scalp health in women exposed to high pollution, enhancing factors like skin radiance, moisturization, and reducing wrinkle depth and scalp redness compared to a placebo.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)” This study investigated the development of a polyherbal cosmeceutical serum containing extracts from five herbal drugs as a potentially safer treatment for alopecia areata, assessing its properties and stability.
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.
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January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” In this study, researchers identified yellow dots as the most common dermoscopic feature of alopecia areata, followed by black dots, broken hairs, short vellus hair, and tapering hairs.
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December 2022 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that the HairComb algorithm achieved high accuracy in quantifying percentage hair loss across various types of alopecia, suggesting its potential for standardized automated assessments.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract explains that alopecia areata is an immune-mediated condition causing non-scarring hair loss, typically in genetically predisposed individuals, with its etiology linked to immune dysregulation, environmental stressors, and genetic factors.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source describes alopecia areata as a long-term, immune-mediated disorder causing non-scarring hair loss, often starting in childhood or early adulthood due to genetic predisposition and an immunological attack on hair follicles.
June 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this study, a case of alopecia areata showed significant improvement in scalp health and hair regrowth following Shiropichu therapy, an Ayurvedic technique using coconut oil pads on the scalp, suggesting it as a potential non-invasive treatment option.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study explores the benefits of herbal shampoo, emphasizing its cleansing, conditioning, and non-toxic properties due to traditional ayurvedic ingredients, and finds it effective for removing oils, dandruff, and dirt from hair and scalp comparable to regular shampoos.
May 2024 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” This review highlights the potential of exosomes, particularly those derived from mesenchymal stromal cells, for treating skin conditions and regeneration, but it also identifies challenges in their production and application.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that low image resolutions allow expert clinicians to detect alopecia, but higher resolutions are necessary for identifying scarring and vellus hair, which may inform future image processing algorithms in dermatology.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses the positioning of low alcohol or alcohol-free topical minoxidil for managing androgenetic alopecia in Indian clinical practice and reports no new clinical results.
April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy”
April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” In this study, the novel 5% minoxidil formulation significantly increased scalp hydration and decreased redness in Indian men with androgenetic alopecia compared to alcohol-based formulations.
April 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study developed and tested a herbal hair growth tonic using medicinal plant extracts on animal models, reporting higher anagen/telogen ratio, follicular density, and hair length compared to controls, suggesting it as a potential natural alternative to synthetic products.
In a study on female Wistar rats, researchers found that a hair tonic containing a 7.5%:2% combination of talok and pare leaf extracts increased hair growth comparable to minoxidil, showing similar efficacy in promoting hair growth without significant statistical difference.
This review article underscores the benefits of herbal hair oil formulations, which include ingredients like Bhringraj leaves and coconut oil, in promoting hair health with fewer side effects compared to chemical products, offering nutrients for sebaceous gland function.
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January 2016 in “Der pharmacia lettre” This study found that shampoo formulated with Eclipta alba extracts may promote hair growth and act as an antidandruff agent due to its antifungal activity against Malassezia.
August 2019 in “Pharmacoscript” This study found that a combination of pandanus and sansevieria leaf extracts at a 3:2 ratio showed improved hair growth activity compared to individual extracts and controls.
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February 2017 in “Journal of pharmacology & clinical research” This study found that topical gel formulations containing extracts of Eclipta alba and Lippia nodiflora significantly increased hair growth in black mice over 30 days, with a combination of both extracts showing greater effectiveness than either alone.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal shampoo using bael extract was formulated and found to have good cleansing efficiency and stable properties, suggesting it as a safe and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic shampoos with potential benefits for scalp health.
August 2019 in “Pharmacoscript” This study found that a 3:2 combination of pandanus and sansevieria leaf extracts showed the best hair growth activity compared to using each extract alone.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated and evaluated a herbal hair serum using natural ingredients, with formulation H3 showing superior viscosity, homogeneity, and stability. The authors suggest it may be a safe and effective natural option for enhancing hair nourishment and health.