November 2009 in “Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)” This invention describes a composition made from seaweed and plant extracts purposed for enhancing hair growth and preventing baldness, but reports no clinical findings.
September 2025 in “Al-Nahrain Journal of Science” In this research, the authors found that green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (GS-ZnONPs) exhibited antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus species isolated from alopecia patients, but also showed cytotoxic effects on human dermal fibroblast cells at a 400 mg/mL concentration.
January 2014 in “대한미용학회지” This study found that sandalwood oil, like 3% minoxidil, significantly promoted hair growth and maintained the anagen phase in a C57BL/6 mouse model of alopecia.
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June 2019 in “Mycopathologia” This study found that the presence of Malassezia fungi in the scalp's hairy roots was more pronounced in individuals with androgenetic alopecia than in healthy controls, suggesting a potential link to the condition.
September 2023 in “Medical lasers” In this study, using a shampoo with Morus alba root extract over 12 weeks increased hair density and shaft thickness in patients with mild to moderate non-scarring alopecia, with both investigators and participants noting visible improvements and moderate satisfaction.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a multipurpose herbal gel formulation containing ingredients like lotus, aloe, and turmeric, which was reported to improve hair manageability and skin care while being non-irritant and cost-effective.
This study found that germinated hemp seeds extract and exosomes from their calli can prevent androgenetic alopecia by modulating genetic, cellular, and immune responses in hair follicle dermal papilla stem cells and CD8+ T cells, with exosomes being more effective.
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.
January 2015 in “대한미용학회지” This study found that sandalwood oil significantly increased alkaline phosphatase activity and expression of hair growth-promoting factors in mice, suggesting its potential role in enhancing hair growth markers.
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January 2023 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that probiotic-functionalized silk fibroin/alginate scaffolds, loaded with Lactobacillus casei, promoted scarless wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in infected wounds in rats.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” In this study, researchers developed a biomacromolecular hydrogel to deliver plant-derived extracellular vesicles for treating androgenetic alopecia in a mouse model, which significantly improved hair regrowth and follicle density by activating Wnt/β-catenin signaling.
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June 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study introduced RoPod, a customizable tool for low-stress live imaging of Arabidopsis roots, which improves data reproducibility and provides new insights into plant autophagy by revealing detailed, cell type-specific responses to chemical modulators.
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January 2024 in “Journal of applied pharmaceutical science” This study investigated bacterial isolates from Xylocarpus sp. mangrove fruit and found that these symbiotic bacteria exhibit antibacterial, antifungal, and hair follicle growth properties, suggesting potential applications in the cosmetic bioindustry, particularly for treating alopecia.
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May 2018 in “Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC)” This study found that adjusting plant growth conditions, such as the use of elicitors like yeast extract and methyl jasmonate, increased wedelolactone production in Eclipta alba cell suspension culture.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study investigated the effects of the 60% alcohol extract from Alnus sibirica and its active compound, oregonin, on hair health, observing anti-oxidative and anti-apoptotic benefits in human hair dermal papilla cells exposed to oxidative stress, suggesting potential as natural materials for hair loss prevention.
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October 2007 in “Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society” This article reviews mollugin's reported biological activities, including its potential for various therapeutic and cosmetic applications such as anti-tumor effects and hair growth stimulation, but presents no new experimental data.
May 2026 in “Microorganisms” This study found that individuals with seborrheic alopecia had significant disruptions in their scalp microbiome, marked by imbalances in certain bacteria and fungi, and that a 12-week herbal shampoo intervention helped restore microbial diversity and improve clinical symptoms.
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February 2024 in “Peer Review” This study reviewed the use of rosemary essential oil combined with photobiomodulation for treating androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the potential benefits of rosemary's antioxidant and vasodilatory properties alongside enhanced cellular processes from photobiomodulation.
This study found that the Padina arborescens extract and its component MOGG may prevent hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase activity, promoting cell proliferation, opening the KATP channel, and increasing PGE2 production in laboratory settings.
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.
November 2025 in “Plant Foods for Human Nutrition” July 2019 in “Ferroelectrics” The researchers reported that increasing protein content in human hair keratin/calcium alginate blend films led to larger molecular aggregates, which influenced the films' physical properties such as light transmittance and tensile strength.
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January 2016 This study found that wild and ancient maize genotypes host endophytes that can suppress fungal pathogens and aid in nutrient acquisition, supporting their potential role in plant growth and resilience.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that the multifunctional exosome-based delivery platform EX104 reversed hair follicle miniaturization and promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, performing comparably to minoxidil while also enhancing capillary growth and follicular proliferation.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” This study found that palmitoylethanolamide may stimulate allopregnanolone synthesis and reduce oxidative stress in astrocytes through PPAR-α activation, suggesting a neuroprotective role.
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June 2011 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” The researchers reported that shiitake mushroom, buckwheat, soybean, cypress, and seaweed fulvescens showed potential as safe and effective natural ingredients for scalp care and scaling due to their antioxidative and antimicrobial properties.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that a new transdermal drug delivery system using globefish skin collagen peptides and dissolving microneedles effectively promoted hair regrowth in mice with androgenetic alopecia by reducing inflammation and enhancing vascularization.
In this study using female mice, researchers observed that topical application of 20% whale oil was more effective in promoting hair growth compared to a standard 3% minoxidil solution, with additional findings suggesting reduced stress- and inflammation-related responses with whale oil.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” This study found that flaxseed-olive oil-based herbal formulations may be effective and multifunctional for scalp protection and hair health, showing strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
January 2022 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” In this study, the application of Enriched and Enhanced Virgin Coconut Oil reportedly improved hair growth and reduced the appearance of scars in a teacher with cancer, suggesting benefits over typical post-chemotherapy recovery.