January 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study observed that topical application of maslinic acid stimulated hair growth in mice comparably to minoxidil, possibly through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and involving ciliary gene activity, highlighting increased levels of trichogenic gene expression and protein levels.
This study evaluated a newly formulated herbal hair growth serum, containing natural ingredients like olive oil, hibiscus, and amla, which showed promising preliminary results in improving hair growth, strength, and overall hair health.
August 2024 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” This study found that microemulsions containing ethanol extract of cayenne pepper were effective in enhancing hair growth in rabbits, with the 0.2% concentration achieving the most significant results over a 30-day period, compared to a negative control.
May 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” The study developed a hair cream using extracts from plants like Hibiscus rosa sinensis and Nigella sativa, reporting that it may protect the scalp and hair by providing antimicrobial effects, promoting hair growth, and preventing hair fall and graying.
February 2024 in “Bangladesh pharmaceutical journal” In this study, researchers formulated a herbal hair oil with natural ingredients and reported that 56.25% of participants experienced increased hair growth and 50% had reduced hair fall after 3 months, without significant side effects.
October 2023 in “Cognizance journal” This study explores using agent-based modeling and nutrition science to predict and treat oral and dental diseases as alternatives to traditional incarceration for managing criminal behavior, but results are not reported.
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.
December 2022 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” This review discusses the use of different oils in herbal cosmetics for skin and hair treatment, noting their hydrating, calming, and hair growth-promoting effects but reports no new results.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies” This study observed an association between the use of colored and perfumed hair oils and contact dermatitis, with notable differences in incidence by age and type of oil.
June 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated the stability and capillary growth-stimulating activity of emulsions made with natural plant extracts and oils in vivo on guinea pigs, finding that specific hydrophilic/lipophilic balance and globule size contribute to a stable and effective formulation.
June 2021 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” In this study, researchers evaluated emulsions made with natural plant extracts and oils on guinea pigs, finding that a specific hydrophilic/lipophilic balance and globule size led to a stable emulsion and stimulated hair growth.
January 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the growing popularity of herbal supplements and natural remedies, such as essential oils and herbal extracts, for hair growth and scalp health, which may offer benefits without the harsh chemicals found in many commercial products.
April 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study established a mouse model of atopic dermatitis with overgrowth of Malassezia globosa using olive oil as a vehicle, which caused severe lesions and hair follicle damage.
January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This study identified the most common plants in hair cosmetics, like shampoos and dyes, with Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Lawsonia inermis L. leading, to serve as a reference for future research and healthcare professionals.
This review discusses the use of oils in herbal cosmetics for skin and hair care and reports no new research results.
January 2023 in “Rasayan journal of chemistry/Rasayan journal of Chemistry” This study suggests that compounds from Sansevieria trifasciata Prain may have promising potential as effective 5α-reductase inhibitors for alopecia treatment, outperforming finasteride in binding affinity tests.
August 2022 in “Case reports in medicine” This case report describes a 19-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus who exhibited eyelash trichomegaly, a rare disorder involving changes in eyelash characteristics, alongside diffuse alopecia.
This study identified the best cream-mask base composition for treating androgenetic alopecia using Saw palmetto and Sophora Japonica, which includes specific emulsifiers and polymers for optimal consumer and pharmaco-technological properties.
This study identified seven new compounds from the plant Sansevieria trifasciata Prain and predicted that four of them may have better anti-alopecia activity than minoxidil through an in silico approach.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the role of Notch signaling in skin diseases such as Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis, but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2022 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” This study found that Juniperus excelsa extracts significantly aided wound healing in mice, while olive water extracts were most effective for hair growth promotion.
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January 2017 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” In this study, thirty participants applied a paste made from Elaeocarpus serratus and Psidium guajava leaves on their scalps, resulting in significant improvements in dandruff symptoms, with over 40% achieving complete remission and no adverse effects reported.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case series highlighted three pediatric patients with congenital nail anomalies, revealing underlying developmental or genetic issues such as symbrachydactyly and potential Adams–Oliver syndrome, underscoring the critical role of dermatologists in early detection and diagnosis of these conditions.
March 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This review highlights various medicinal plants, such as Saraca asoka and Moringa olifera, which have shown potential activity in treating polycystic ovarian syndrome, offering a complementary approach alongside conventional treatments due to concerns over their long-term side effects and limited effectiveness.
December 2017 in “Jurnal Farmanesia” This study found that Red Palm Oil was the most effective among tested oils in promoting hair growth in rabbits.
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July 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study used association rule mining and network analysis to identify frequently combined herb sets for treating alopecia from 56 articles, highlighting the potential of Polygonum multiflorum, Angelica sinensis, and Ligusticum chuanxiong in traditional medicine and suggesting further bioinformatics research to understand their efficacy.
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November 2009 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” This study by Pérez-Oliva et al. explored how Mahogunin Ring Finger-1 (MGRN1) affects melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) signaling, suggesting that MGRN1 competitively inhibits Gαs binding to MC1R, influencing pigment production.
September 2018 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report reviews a pharmacy internship in Oliveira de Azeméis, detailing the development of skills, practical projects on health topics, and contributions to the pharmacy’s social media presence, with no new clinical results reported.
January 2003 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” This study isolated highly pure oleanolic and maslinic acids from olive milling residues, exploring their chemical reactions, including the formation of finasteride precursors.
August 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study evaluated methods to administer betulin in in vivo experiments and found that olive oil, food-grade lard, and other carriers increase betulin absorption in Wistar rats, while monitoring blood levels may aid future clinical research.