June 2025 in “Formosa Journal of Sustainable Research” In this study, the NADES extract of mangkokan leaves (Polyscias scutellaria) demonstrated antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, with a total flavonoid content measured at 4.944 mgEQ/gSimplisia using the disc diffusion method.
July 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study explains surgical techniques for hair transplantation using the sharp implanter method, emphasizing 11 key principles that optimize efficiency and precision, and reports high graft survival and natural hair density when these principles are followed.
December 2025 in “eTheses of Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University (Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University)” This study found that an optimal combination of ethnomedicinal extracts from East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, significantly increased hair length in mice, suggesting potential as a natural agent for hair growth through antioxidant mechanisms.
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August 2001 in “Experimental dermatology” This study developed a rapid, cost-effective three-dimensional skin equivalent model using human dermal fibroblasts, collagen, and hair follicles, which closely resembles natural human skin and can be used for autologous transplantation.
December 2025 in “eTheses of Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University (Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University)” This study found that the highest antioxidant-activity formulation of the RENTT herbal combination effectively stimulated hair growth in mice and may serve as a natural therapy for chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
March 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A man unhappy with his old hair restoration got a new, natural-looking hairline using a combination of follicular unit extraction and punch graft reduction.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” In this study, most women who experienced both vaginal and Caesarean births preferred and recommended natural delivery, suggesting the need for careful, individualized evaluation of birth conditions.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” New materials and methods could improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
December 2025 in “Journal of Surgery Research and Practice” This study presented a method for female hairline transplantation that connects the Diverting Point and Part Line to recreate a natural hair flow, enhancing aesthetic outcomes by providing a more natural and feminine hairline.
January 2024 in “Pharmacy information” New treatments using stem cells and other methods show promise for promoting hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
February 2022 in “Fibers” This study found that a sucrose-based crosslinker can effectively straighten hair and maintain durability in high humidity and through repeated washings without affecting the hair's tensile properties or causing surface damage.
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January 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article describes incisional slit grafting as an improved hair transplantation method, using smaller grafts and conserving vascular supply to enhance graft yield and achieve a more natural hairline, but reports no new research results.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review explores the significant potential of guava leaves as a source of natural therapeutic agents, noting their rich phytochemical content and diverse pharmacological properties, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which may support their application in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical industries.
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article discusses various repair techniques for hair transplants, emphasizing meticulous methods to improve cosmetic outcomes when donor hair is limited, but it presents no new clinical results.
October 2012 in “Ain-Shams Journal of Surgery” This study found that inserting follicular units in a specific direction during hair restoration surgery did not improve natural-looking outcomes, as hair could be styled freely with regular combing.
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July 2017 in “Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews” This review discusses the various components essential for successful tissue engineering, such as cell sources, modification methods, and supportive matrices, and highlights the need for functional synergy without reporting new experimental results.
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November 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” This study identified 30 new compounds with significant androgen receptor binding affinity through a combination of virtual screening and in vitro testing.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” This study found that using a novel dissolving microneedle with valproic acid effectively enhances hair follicle regrowth through improved delivery and activation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway compared to topical application.
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August 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, researchers identified facial soft-tissue landmarks to define ideal beard lines, facilitating more natural-looking beard restoration or reconstruction.
This source reports that modern hair transplant techniques, including follicular unit grafting, can create natural-looking results and are increasingly used beyond male pattern baldness to treat areas like eyebrows and scars, while even some controversial indications are being explored.
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January 2017 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” This study surveyed hair care practices among men and women in India, finding that most wash their hair weekly and use shampoos, but highlight the need for education on proper cleansing methods.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review summarized existing literature on herbal hair serums formulated from plant-derived ingredients like aloe vera and hibiscus, highlighting their potential to improve hair health and promote growth through various preparation and evaluation methods.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review summarized the current literature on herbal hair serums made from ingredients such as aloe vera and hibiscus, highlighting their potential to nourish the scalp, strengthen hair, and promote growth through various formulation and evaluation methods.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review reports that herbal cosmetics offer diverse biological benefits, including antioxidant, antibacterial, and moisturizing effects, enhanced by advanced formulation methods, while emphasizing the need for more clinical validation and standardized practices to ensure long-term safety and efficacy.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the diverse pharmacological properties and applications of guava leaves, attributing their effectiveness to a rich phytochemical composition and modern extraction techniques, suggesting their potential as natural therapeutic agents across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical fields.
January 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review suggests that standardized herbal shampoos may offer a safe and sustainable alternative to synthetic products due to their natural saponins and multifunctional benefits, though challenges in consistency and shelf-life persist.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review reports that while current treatments for non-scarring alopecia, like minoxidil and finasteride, have limited efficacy due to side effects, natural remedies may offer more effective management with potentially fewer side effects, though their varying safety profiles call for further investigation.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
December 2023 in “Journal of dispersion science and technology” This study introduced a natural shampoo formulation containing Gleditsia sinensis Lam extract, Sapindus mukurossi extract, and other ingredients, which demonstrated effective foaming, antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.
July 2021 in “Journal Für Ästhetische Chirurgie” Effective hair loss treatments require medical diagnosis and realistic expectations, with hair transplants offering improved, natural-looking results.