2 citations
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December 2023 in “Advanced science” This review discusses the roles and mechanisms of glycosaminoglycans in wound healing and presents challenges and potential applications for GAG-based biomaterials without reporting new experimental results.
2 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of sol-gel science and technology” This study found that 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane penetrates hair fibers and improves the mechanical resistance of dry hair, addressing the needs for increased body in fine hair.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Recent Surgical and Medical Sciences” This review highlights that both human-derived and plant-derived exosomes show anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, with human exosomes being better for targeted medicinal treatments due to their ability to transport healing drugs, while plant exosomes are more scalable and cost-effective for cosmetic applications.
January 2026 in “The Eurasian Journal of Life Sciences” This review discusses recent advances in the development of electrospun pectin nanofibers for biomedical applications, highlighting strategies to improve their mechanical properties and biological functions and addressing challenges like material variability and regulatory issues.
October 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case report describes a new approach in which staged follicular unit extraction hair transplantation onto a free flap successfully addressed severe alopecia following scalp reconstruction, providing high patient satisfaction and expanding options for post-oncologic alopecia management.
This research focused on formulating finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil with cyclodextrins to enhance their solubility and skin penetration for topical use, potentially reducing scalp irritation from current alcohol-based preparations.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports that thermography and high-frequency ultrasound show promise as diagnostic tools for personalizing treatment plans in atopic dermatitis and psoriasis vulgaris by assessing skin lesion characteristics.
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the cultural and historical significance of hair in relation to beauty and strength and highlights the global industry's economic importance, but it presents no new research findings.
August 2026 in “Molecules” This review discusses key molecular targets in cosmetic research and reports no clinical results; it highlights the role of telomerase, sirtuins, and tyrosinase in anti-aging and depigmentation strategies.
October 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review study found strong scientific support for traditional Indian hair care practices, demonstrating that herbs like Amla, Bhringraj, and Ashwagandha have beneficial effects on hair growth and scalp health, backed by technological advancements that enhance their therapeutic potential.
May 2025 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the potential use of herbal plants like Amla, Bhringraj, Hibiscus, and others in hair care, focusing on their bioactive compounds that may promote hair growth, reduce dandruff, and enhance hair texture.
1 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” In this study, an innovative flap procedure was described that may effectively treat extensive frontal baldness through a 180° rotation of a midline occipital flap, aligning hairs naturally.
November 2024 in “Theoretical and Natural Science” In this study, changing lifestyle habits, maintaining scalp hygiene, and using medications like Minoxidil were reported to help prevent and treat hair loss conditions such as androgenetic and scarring alopecia, which may otherwise impact brain protection by reducing scalp hair.
4 citations
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September 2018 in “Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali” This study concluded that spikenard specimens in Renaissance Italian herbaria are attributed to Nardostachys jatamansi, a plant used in traditional medicine and cosmetics.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” This review discusses current topical treatments, natural products, and complementary therapies for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results.
December 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study observed that CTUMP's Herb shampoo significantly improved hair growth and density in mice compared to a saline solution, though it was less effective than minoxidil in promoting follicle development.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride solution helps treat hair loss.
December 2022 in “Deleted Journal” In this study, topical application of keratin extract from wool promoted hair growth in mice by reducing the time for initiation and completion of growth phases and improving hair quality.
August 2021 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology” This study found that using natural polyphenol cross-linkers like tannic acid and green tea extract during perm treatments improved perming efficiency, wave maintenance, and hair protection compared to a control group.
44 citations
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March 2016 in “Frontiers in cellular neuroscience” In this study using zebrafish, four bisbenzylisoquinoline derivatives were found to protect hair cells from aminoglycoside-induced damage without reducing antibiotic efficacy, potentially leading to therapies for patients undergoing such treatments.
38 citations
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October 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The study found that daily use of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% for one year was effective in improving eyelash growth and patient satisfaction in both idiopathic and chemotherapy-induced hypotrichosis, with no serious drug-related adverse events reported.
26 citations
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that solid lipid nanoparticles with minoxidil were as effective as commercial solutions for skin penetration and were non-corrosive, indicating potential for hair loss treatment.
17 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” In this study, once-daily treatment with bimatoprost 0.03% solution significantly increased eyelash growth, thickness, and darkness in patients with chemotherapy-induced eyelash loss compared to placebo, and was well tolerated over one year.
11 citations
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December 2018 in “Assay and Drug Development Technologies” This review highlights the challenges in screening for steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors and discusses significant variability in the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride, calling for standardized testing methods to develop safer, more specific inhibitors from herbal preparations.
11 citations
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January 2006 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” In this study, adding TPGS to a minoxidil formulation improved local retention and reduced systemic absorption in certain solvent mixes, particularly with a balance of alcohol and PEG 400.
10 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that laboratory-formulated natural shampoos condition hair better than commercial herbal shampoos, as shown by SEM micrograph analysis of hair microstructure.
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This study examined the preservative and antimicrobial susceptibility of non-fermenting bacilli collected from beauty salon waste in Brazil.
February 2026 in “Chinese Medicine” Natural products might help treat hair greying.
This study discusses a natural hair care shampoo formulated with ingredients such as Ritha, aloe Vera, and Amla fruit, designed to clean hair, eliminate oil and dandruff, and promote strength, blackness, and growth.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the natural product Shi-Bi-Man significantly promoted hair regeneration in cynomolgus monkeys, increasing hair follicle number and activation by boosting specific protein markers and interactions in Laminin-related pathways.