November 2025 in “Universidad Industrial de Santander” In this study, a hair cleansing tonic using Aloe vera and red onion was developed and found effective for promoting hair growth according to sensory tests by 30 panelists in Puerto Wilches, Santander, meeting microbiological safety standards.
In this study, researchers developed a standardized Ayurvedic hair pack using natural ingredients like Shikakai and Amla and confirmed its safety and pH suitability; they concluded it could be a scientifically validated alternative to synthetic hair products.
October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” In this review, researchers emphasized the importance of integrating natural extracts and modern cosmetic science to develop safe and effective hair-care products, highlighting herbal ingredients and modern advancements that enhance hair health and manageability.
May 2025 in “REVISTA DA ASSOCIAÇÂO DE FARMÁCIAS VIVAS” This study introduced an innovative antioxidant serum for skin care, using a lipid active from Rana catesbeiana Shaw, and validated its rejuvenating potential through physical-chemical and microbiological tests that ensured its antioxidant effectiveness, microbiological safety, and formulation stability.
This study found that coconut oil with turmeric is less effective than 2% ketoconazole shampoo at reducing itching, hair loss, and dandruff scales in adults with dandruff.
March 2016 in “Aktualʹnì pitannâ farmacevtičnoï ì medičnoï nauki ta praktiki” This study found that the gelatinous minoxidil 1% shampoo demonstrated thixotropic properties and mechanical stability, suggesting predictable long-term consistency and effective distribution on the scalp.
306 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the protective roles of skin-resident immune cells in maintaining tissue homeostasis and facilitating wound healing, but reports no new experimental findings.
48 citations
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May 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” This review discusses how modern lifestyle factors affecting gut health may contribute to Alopecia Areata in genetically predisposed individuals, reporting no new results but suggesting the need for long-term interventions.
45 citations
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April 2019 in “International Immunology” This review discusses the mechanisms behind alopecia areata and primary cicatricial alopecia and reports no new clinical results, aiming to guide the development of targeted treatments.
38 citations
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June 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” This review suggests that skin may largely protect itself from CYP-generated reactive metabolites due to higher conjugating enzyme activities, while highlighting limitations in modeling human skin metabolism experimentally.
26 citations
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December 2019 in “Neurobiology of Stress” This review discusses adverse effects of 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, particularly persistent side effects such as post-finasteride syndrome, and highlights the need for further investigation.
22 citations
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April 2020 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” This study found significant differences in scalp microbiome composition and volatile organic metabolites between individuals with alopecia areata and healthy controls, suggesting potential microbiome-related therapeutic interventions for hair growth disorders.
10 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The gut microbiome affects the development of alopecia areata.
9 citations
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August 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” This review examines the dysregulation of innate immune barriers in the early stages of hidradenitis suppurativa and calls for further research on the role of the hair follicle and immune responses, but reports no new results.
6 citations
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December 2023 in “Lancet. Infectious diseases/The Lancet. Infectious diseases” This study found that treatment with the synbiotic SIM01 significantly alleviated multiple symptoms of post-acute COVID-19 syndrome compared to placebo, suggesting potential management benefits through gut microbiome modulation.
6 citations
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses cutaneous extramedullary haematopoiesis and its potential mechanisms but reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” This study reports that a 9-week-old infant with Netherton syndrome showed rapid and sustained symptom improvement, including skin microbiome normalization and developmental progress, after off-label dupilumab treatment, without adverse reactions.
5 citations
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March 2020 in “Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research” This review discusses the contribution of non-androgen causes to acne and female pattern hair loss in PCOS and emphasizes the need for targeted treatment approaches without relying on hyperandrogenism as a diagnostic marker.
4 citations
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December 2023 in “PubMed” This review discusses dietary interventions as a modifiable factor in managing hidradenitis suppurativa and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for informed lifestyle choices.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the impact of lifestyle interventions, including diet and probiotics, on weight and metabolic health in women with PCOS, but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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July 2019 in “Children (Basel)” This review discusses recent findings on pathogenic mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for PCOS but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Medical Mycology Journal” This study observed Malassezia hyphae in the keratotic plugs of healthy individuals, which contrasts with previous findings of these hyphae primarily in lesions of pityriasis versicolor patients.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research” This study reported an association between the rs6259 polymorphism affecting SHBG levels and PCOS in most Indian women, suggesting a potential genetic link in this population.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This study reports expert consensus statements emphasizing the importance of focusing on overall scalp and hair health for managing dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, encouraging a shift in treatment perspectives to improve scalp barrier health and patient outcomes.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This experimental study on male rats found that a gel containing carbon dioxide extract of hops effectively promoted wound healing in severe acne by enhancing skin regeneration and exhibiting anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, and antimycotic properties.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed significant differences in the skin microbiome between hidradenitis suppurativa patients and healthy individuals, notably with decreased β-diversity and a distinct abundance of certain bacteria in affected skin.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This article reports no new data; it describes the role of sebum in influencing the skin microbiome and epithelial tissues and discusses its altered composition during transit through the sebaceous duct.
August 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review explores the emerging role of postbiotics—such as inactivated bacteria, cell components, and metabolites—in enhancing wound healing and skin microbiome health, highlighting evidence from various preclinical and preliminary clinical studies.
August 2026 in “Cosmetics” This review assessed dermo-cosmetic treatments using prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, and other biotics for acne and scalp disorders, finding potential benefits, especially with multi-strain or synbiotic formulations, although challenges like formulation stability and the need for larger trials persist.
This study consolidates information on the unique structural and functional biology of Indian hair, reporting distinct scalp microbial ecology and trichoscopic parameters, which are important for diagnosing and treating hair conditions in Indian populations.