January 2016 in “Journal of chemical and pharmaceutical research” The study reported that both ethanol and water extracts of pakis munding roots significantly promoted hair growth in male rabbits, showing better results than the marketed hair growth drug minoxidil.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi dan Herbal” In this experimental study using male rabbits, researchers found that a 7.5% concentration of green tea leaf ethanol extract hair tonic was nearly as effective in promoting hair growth as the positive control, minoxidil, over a 21-day period.
June 2025 in “Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy” This study found that when applied for 24 hours, a polyherbal formulation made from Ficus religiosa and Abrus precatorious promoted more significant hair growth in Male Wistar rats than Minoxidil and the control group, and the extracts also exhibited notable antibacterial activities.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” This study found that the receptor kinase RHS10 negatively regulates root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana by modulating growth duration and is associated with cell wall signal mediation, involving RNA catabolism and ROS accumulation.
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October 2012 in “Behavioral Ecology” This review argues that the immunocompetence hypothesis, linking masculine facial features to attractiveness through health benefits, lacks sufficient evidence and sidesteps alternative explanations.
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August 2014 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study observed that patients using Erol(®) Energy shampoo and tonic reported improved symptoms of scalp irritation and rated product tolerance as good to excellent.
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September 2019 in “South Asian research journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This article reviews the risks of metal exposure from cosmetic products and emphasizes the need for stricter regulation and consumer awareness, without presenting new data or results.
February 2023 in “Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine” The authors discuss BPH treatment options and highlight that while medications can manage symptoms, recent minimally invasive procedures may offer promise for elderly males who are not surgical candidates or wish to avoid surgery.
January 2023 in “Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities” In this study, the n-hexane fraction of Carthamus oxyacantha methanolic extract exhibited significant 5α-reductase inhibitory activity in vitro, suggesting potential therapeutic use for benign prostatic hyperplasia through DHT inhibition.
January 2023 in “Acta historiae medicinae, stomatologiae, pharmaciae, medicinae veterinariae” This paper reviews historical remedies for baldness from antiquity to the 19th century, reporting no new clinical results.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences & Technology” This article reviews optical coherence tomography for skin imaging and its potential clinical uses, but does not include new clinical findings.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” This source outlines various antiandrogen and androgen inhibitor drugs used to treat cutaneous disorders of hyperandrogenism, detailing their mechanisms, uses, dosages, and side effects, with emphasis on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This review discusses autoimmune blistering diseases across species and highlights new treatment efficacy findings and ongoing trials, but it reports no new clinical results.
August 2009 in “PHARMACY: Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia (Pharmaceutical Journal of Indonesia)” This study concluded that ethanolic extract of Morinda may enhance hair growth in male rabbits.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract discusses Roota Hair Growth Serum's formulation for promoting fuller-looking hair and scalp health but does not report new clinical results.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” This review discusses the traditional uses and pharmacological properties of Hedychium spicatum, noting that while some traditional uses are supported by scientific studies, further research on its applications is needed.
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May 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacopolium” This review compares nanoemulsion formulas from several plants, such as argan and candlenut oils, which showed enhanced effectiveness in promoting hair growth in animal tests.
This study assessed the phytochemical properties and antifungal activity of Lawsonia inermis extracts, finding diverse compounds like flavonoids and alkaloids, and reporting that ethanol extracts exhibited the highest antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus and Candida albicans at 200 mg/mL.
May 2021 in “Boletín latinoamericano y del Caribe de plantas medicinales y aromáticas” This study found that ethanolic extracts of Microsechium helleri showed notable antioxidant, hypoglycemic, and cardioprotective activities, while chloroformic extracts exhibited significant anti-inflammatory effects in experimental models.
In this study, aqueous and aqueous-alcoholic extracts of Ajuga reptans showed promising hepatoprotective and wound-healing properties, with significant effects observed in experimental models, suggesting potential for development into official medicinal products pending further research.
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July 2019 in “Small ruminant research” This study suggests that the NGF/TrkA/CREB system plays a crucial role in promoting outer root sheath cell proliferation in cashmere goats, which may aid in marker-assisted breeding.
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December 2019 in “The Plant Journal” This study found that nitrate, rather than ammonium, significantly enhances phosphate starvation responses in plants through a regulatory cascade involving NIGT1, SPX, and PHR1 proteins.
This study formulated an herbal anti-dandruff shampoo powder using Nyctanthes arbortristis as the main ingredient, and found that it exhibited significant anti-dandruff properties, beneficial physicochemical characteristics, and promising in-vitro results compared to a marketed medicated product.
July 2022 in “Forte Journal” In this study, researchers tested hair tonic formulations with varying concentrations of bitter melon extract and found that higher concentrations enhanced hair growth in rabbits, with the 15% extract showing the greatest effect without causing skin irritation.
August 2023 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” This review highlights that various parts of Eclipta prostrata contain compounds with potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and hair growth-promoting effects, among other activities.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Lmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan/” In an experimental study, researchers evaluated shampoo formulations using celery leaf extract (Apium graveolens L) for hair growth and found that a 2% extract concentration provided the most favorable physical and chemical properties compared to other formulations.
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September 2014 in “Molecular Plant” This study found that the signaling peptide CLE40 and receptor proteins CLV2 and CRN regulate root meristem differentiation through two distinct, antagonistic pathways activated by CLE40 in a dose-dependent manner.
This study observed that aluminum inhibits root hair growth in Limnobium stoloniferum, potentially by blocking calcium influx, although growth inhibition was also present at lower aluminum concentrations without affecting calcium flux.
This study suggests that ethyl acetate extract of Equisetum debile may be effective for functional food and nutraceutical use due to its strong 5α-reductase, IL-6 inhibition, and lipid peroxidation activities without cytotoxic effects.