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February 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study developed and validated a simple, accurate, and sensitive HPTLC method for estimating minoxidil and aminexil in topical solutions, demonstrating effective separation and linear measurement of these compounds with %RSD under 2% and high regression coefficients.
November 2025 in “Andalas University eThesis (Andalas University)” This study found that a rosemary extract hair tonic at concentrations up to 15% effectively promotes hair growth in male Wistar rats, achieving longer and thicker hair compared to minoxidil 2%, and causing fewer side effects.
January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, rosemary was found to be a common hair care choice among adults in Saudi Arabia, with users reporting mixed perceptions of benefits and side effects; age and prior hair loss treatment use influenced these self-reported outcomes.
This study found that bitter melon leaf extract, particularly at a 10% concentration, promoted hair growth in male rabbits, outperforming the effect of a 2% minoxidil solution.
September 2025 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” This study found that Lophocereus marginatus extracts significantly inhibited melanoma cell growth in vitro and stimulated hair growth in mice, with combined treatments of LM with minoxidil or bergamot showing notable effects by day 14 without altering body weight.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research” This study found that Syzygium aromaticum and Rosmarinus officinalis oils, used alone or together, were effective in promoting hair regrowth in rats, with the combined oils performing better than 2% minoxidil by accelerating regrowth initiation, completion, and enhancing hair quality measures.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers observed that rosemary plant extracts (essential oil, hydrolate, and alcoholic extract) promoted hair growth in male mice more than a distilled water control and even performed better than 5% minoxidil over five weeks.
This study describes an adaptive hair extension method designed to improve comfort, durability, and aesthetics, based on analysis of hypothetical client profiles and their biomechanical tolerance.
June 2023 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” This study found that a herbal hair oil with 7.5% concentration of amla, hibiscus, bhringraj, and methi showed potent hair growth activity comparable to 2% minoxidil solution.
This study concluded that herbal hair dye formulations, particularly two-stage applications with henna, provide darker colors and may offer added protective benefits for hair and skin due to their plant-based ingredients.
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January 2006 in “Analytical Sciences” This study found that the FIA-amperometric method for minoxidil quantification in pharmaceutical preparations provided accurate results comparable to the conventional UV technique, indicating no systematic errors.
January 2024 in “Forte Journal” This study found that formula 4 of the citronella and coconut oil combination promoted rabbit hair growth comparably to the positive control.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case study reported promising hair regrowth in a child with morphea en coup de sabre using fractional CO2 laser-assisted exosome therapy, but further research is needed to validate these findings due to its single-subject design.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the researchers observed that extracts from rosemary (including essential oil, hydrolate, and alcoholic extract) significantly promoted hair growth in male mice, surpassing the effects of the commercial drug minoxidil.
December 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering”
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated a herbal hair dye with natural ingredients, including Barleria prionitis, and found it to be stable, effective, and a promising natural alternative to chemical dyes, enhancing color intensity and hair conditioning compared to formulations without this component.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers developed a non-invasive, partially automated protocol for extracting DNA from marmoset hair follicles, resulting in high-quality whole genome sequencing with low chimerism levels, making it a reliable method compared to blood DNA sequencing in these primates.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair dye was formulated and tested, showing good stability and quality. The addition of Barleria prionitis flower enhanced color intensity and conditioning effects, suggesting it as a safe and effective natural alternative to chemical dyes.
January 1991 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This article describes a new method for staining hair fibers that visualizes keratin filaments without the need for OsO4 fixation or sulfur bond breakage, but it provides no new experimental results beyond the method itself.
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January 2009 in “Eclética Química” This study described a potentiometric titration method for determining minoxidil, which showed recoveries of 97.4 to 98.7% and agreed with chromatographic results within a 90% confidence level.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Analysis” In this study, researchers prepared and analyzed two varieties of homeopathic medicated hair oil using UV-VIS spectrophotometry. They reported specific absorbance values for each oil type, which were made by mixing mother tinctures of Jaborandi, Embelica officinalis, and Robinia with coconut oil.
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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.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study developed a partially automated protocol utilizing hair follicles for DNA extraction in marmosets, achieving reliable whole genome sequencing with low chimerism, offering an efficient alternative to blood for genetic studies in non-human primates.
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January 2015 in “Pharmacognosy Research” In this study, the herbal hair colorant formulation HD-3, with a mix of specific herbs, was most effective at coloring hair and highly accepted by volunteers.
This study reported that the Fe@C/CB electrocatalyst effectively detected Metol in water samples with a low detection limit, high sensitivity, and good stability, suggesting it as a promising tool for environmental monitoring.
September 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Argan oil is good for hair and skin and can be applied directly.
August 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated various herbal combinations for hair coloring and found that a formulation of Henna and Indigo provided a natural reddish-brown color with better retention compared to marketed herbal hair dyes, without using synthetic agents that can cause allergic reactions.
This study validated an HPLC-UV method to detect minoxidil in cosmetic products and found that 2 out of 9 analyzed products contained minoxidil, despite international regulations banning its inclusion due to potential systemic absorption.
April 2024 in “Pharmacognosy research” In this study, researchers developed a herbal hair dye using henna and other natural ingredients that achieved a color similar to natural black on blonde hair, though further testing on various hair shades is needed to explore its full benefits.
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October 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”