May 2025 in “RCMOS - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar O Saber” This study, through a review of existing literature, observed that massage techniques may serve as a beneficial complementary therapy for male androgenetic alopecia by enhancing blood circulation and overall follicle nutrition, with combined approaches possibly increasing treatment efficacy despite a lack of standardized protocols.
September 2018 in “한국자원식물학회지” This study found that oregonin isolated from Alnus japonica exhibits strong antioxidant activity and may promote hair growth, suggesting its potential use in cosmetic products.
This study observed that antifungal treatment in fungal asthma patients led to a significant decrease in oral corticosteroid use, though the clinical importance remains unclear due to potential confounders.
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January 2023 in “Redox Report” This study found that estradiol significantly reduces cisplatin-induced cochlear hair cell death in mice, likely by activating Nrf2 and phase II detoxification enzymes.
January 2014 in “대한미용학회지” This study found that sandalwood oil, like 3% minoxidil, significantly promoted hair growth and maintained the anagen phase in a C57BL/6 mouse model of alopecia.
November 2021 in “Jurnal Tata Rias” This study found that public perception of acupuncture's benefits for hair loss is high, indicating perceived improvement in hair reduction and growth.
September 2022 in “Tạp chí Y Dược học Cần Thơ” This study found that using grapefruit essential oil improved hair growth and length in a shaved white mice model compared to controls.
January 2014 in “The Scientific Issues of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University Series pedagogy” This study found that an ointment containing essential oil of yarrow floodplain shows a pronounced healing effect and stimulates hair growth on damaged skin.
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March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the potential usefulness and safety profile of oral antiandrogens for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting possible benefits but acknowledges that finasteride's efficacy remains uncertain.
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December 2007 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reports two cases of alopecia areata that responded to the antihistamine fexofenadine.
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January 1992 in “Experimental Neurology” This study in neonatal chicks reported that intense sound exposure severely impaired auditory function, but function returned to near normal within 3 days, primarily due to non-hair-cell mechanisms.
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January 2013 in “Journal of S C C J” This study suggests that scalp massage may reduce stress, as indicated by decreased salivary cortisol and increased secretory immunoglobulin A, and improve comfort by reducing physical fatigue and negative emotions.
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June 2006 in “PubMed” This report presents a case of a woman with salt and pepper facial hair treated with a combination of laser hair removal and topical eflornithine.
January 2025 in “RGUHS Journal of Ayush Sciences” This case report details the treatment of a 20-year-old woman with telogen effluvium using Ayurvedic methods, including a 21-day Nasya karma regimen with Bhringaraja Taila and Narasimha Rasayana for six months, and highlights the improvement in her symptoms, suggesting efficacy in managing hair loss.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This research observed that combination therapy targeting different pathogenetic pathways is more effective than monotherapy in treating female pattern hair loss, offering a more aggressive treatment approach that can include modalities such as minoxidil, spironolactone, and finasteride.
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August 2018 in “BMC Biotechnology” This study found that oil body bound oleosin-rhFGF9 expressed in safflower seeds stimulated hair growth and enhanced wound healing in mice by possibly up-regulating β-catenin expression.
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October 2007 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers observed that more hairs are extracted from the follicle with intact root bulbs than breakage occurring along the fiber in treated versus untreated hair.
This study reports that hair mesotherapy can achieve positive clinical outcomes for scalp diseases, particularly when used by expert dermatologists. It is primarily used alongside standard treatments, and as a standalone option only when other treatments are contraindicated or ineffective.
August 2023 in “The Indonesian Biomedical Journal” This study on UVB-exposed mice found that topical application of 10% Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil significantly increased hair length and follicle diameter, attributed potentially to its antioxidant compounds.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that fermented mackerel oil increased hair growth by promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation and cell cycle progression through wnt/β-catenin signaling activation in vibrissa follicles.
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January 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study reported improvements in trichotillomania symptoms among patients who engaged with a psychodermatology service, despite a high rate of missed appointments.
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April 2017 in “journal of current ophthalmology” This review highlights essential preoperative assessments for ophthalmologists and non-oculo-facial surgeons performing upper facial rejuvenation, emphasizing the importance of understanding ocular and periocular anatomy to achieve both cosmetic and functional improvements.
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February 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that plucking hair from rats' dorsal skin rapidly decreased ornithine decarboxylase activity, possibly due to an inhibitory substance that was activated by ammonium sulfate treatment.
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November 2013 in “African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines” In this study, herbal hair oils made from Cuscuta reflexa showed effectiveness in promoting hair growth, reducing dandruff, and minimizing hair fall when tested on human volunteers and rats.
May 2023 in “Jurnal farmasi sains dan praktis” In this research on cinnamon and virgin coconut oil hair tonics, F2 and F3 demonstrated stable physical properties and mild irritation potential, while formula 1 remained non-irritating but less stable regarding pH and viscosity.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Cosmetology” This study found that lavender oil increased hair growth-related enzyme activity and cytokine expression, indicating potential hair growth-promoting effects in C57BL/6 mice.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that the Anetholea anisita extract improved scalp health by increasing specialized pro-resolving mediators and reducing pro-inflammatory markers, leading to decreased dandruff and enhanced hair brightness in dandruff sufferers.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the researchers described a formulation process for Ratanjot hair oil using Alkanna tinctoria roots, reporting traditional uses of the oil in preventing hair loss, baldness, premature greying, and promoting hair growth, but did not present empirical results.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified the osteopontin-derived peptide, FOL-005, as a potential inhibitor of unwanted human hair growth by promoting catagen development without reducing stem cell numbers or showing toxicity.
January 2022 in “Biomedical Reports” This study suggests that inaudible sound at 30 kHz may promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss signals in human dermal papilla cells, indicating potential as a new treatment for androgenic alopecia.