January 2025 in “International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation” This study assessed a herbal hair oil made from various plant ingredients, observing it supported hair growth and maintained stability for 45 days, with the phytochemical profile indicating the presence of saponins, sulfur, and ascorbic acid.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study observed that regular coconut oil users have significantly reduced hair irregularities compared to non-oil users, as quantified by a new "hair protection factor" metric, highlighting coconut oil's potential in minimizing hair damage.
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February 2023 in “Plant and Soil” This study found that volatile organic compounds from Bacillus subtilis strain WM13-24 enhanced root development in Arabidopsis and its host plant through auxin signaling.
January 2014 in “대한미용학회지” In this study, the researchers found that micronizing hinokitiol using supercritical carbon dioxide impacted its particle size, with increased temperature enlarging particles and increased pressure reducing them.
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July 2024 in “European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved olfactory function in patients with long-lasting postviral olfactory dysfunction, suggesting potential as a therapeutic strategy.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study reported that encapsulating minoxidil in transferosomes and transethosomes can enhance skin permeability and drug retention compared to its conventional formulation, potentially increasing efficacy in androgenic alopecia treatment while reducing side effects, especially when transethosomes contain oleic acid.
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April 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, niosomal formulations enhanced minoxidil skin accumulation compared to commercial and control solutions, suggesting a potential improvement for topical delivery in hair loss treatment.
November 2022 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” In this study, the researchers formulated an herbal shampoo and found it exhibited excellent cleansing properties and foam stability, comparable to commercial shampoos, suggesting it as a safe and cost-effective alternative to marketed formulations.
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January 2012 This study found that SESA oil significantly improved hair and scalp ailments more than coconut oil, with no adverse reactions reported during the study period.
December 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” In this study, researchers developed a responsive bilayer hydrogel for diabetic wounds that delivers drugs and oxygen in sync with healing stages, achieving a 99.1% wound closure rate in 14 days by integrating anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-fouling functions.
October 2018 in “Focus on surfactants” 3 citations
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April 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, researchers developed hyaluronic acid derivatives functionalized with nitric oxide photodonors for light-activated skin treatments, finding that the compounds released NO under blue light and enhanced keratinocyte proliferation and migration, suggesting potential for therapeutic use.
January 2017 in “대한본초학회지(본초분과학회지)” This study found that Sinseon-yukza-hwan extract has strong antioxidative properties, effectively inhibiting free radical generation, which supports its potential use as a natural antioxidant.
April 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study examined three olive oil formulations of baricitinib for topical delivery in treating alopecia areata, finding that Oil A showed the highest skin retention and maintained skin integrity without irritation, suggesting its potential for further investigation.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that 10% carbamide peroxide significantly reduced acne lesions compared to a vehicle solution, suggesting it as an effective and safe alternative to benzoyl peroxide for treating mild to moderate acne.
This study utilized a novel mass spectrometry imaging technique to demonstrate that argan, avocado, and coconut oils are incorporated into hair fibers during cosmetic treatments, supporting their potential use in formulations for enhancing hair health and treating conditions like alopecia.
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June 2005 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This review discusses the potential of lecithin organogels for improving topical drug delivery and presents no new experimental results; the authors highlight their stability and low skin irritancy as advantages.
In this study, 20% whale oil applied to mice was observed to promote hair growth more effectively than a control or 3% minoxidil, showing increased hair follicles and thicker subcutaneous tissue.
January 2025 in “Biomaterials Research” This study developed a novel zinc-releasing hydrogel, Zn-Gel, which promoted wound healing by controlling zinc ion release and demonstrated excellent compatibility and efficacy in enhancing cell proliferation, blood vessel formation, and tissue regeneration in vitro and in vivo settings.
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October 2018 in “Plant Biotechnology” This study identified two cytochrome P450 enzymes in Avicennia marina leaves that may contribute to the biosynthesis of triterpenoids, potentially responsible for the plant's medicinal properties.
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May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” This study found that using a collagen sponge with lincomycin reduced inflammation and pathogen presence in alveolar osteitis more effectively than iodoform gauze, leading to faster socket healing.
November 2024 in “Pharmaciana” This study found that the optimum formula for chia seed oil nanoemulsion hair serum, composed of 33.52% Tween 80 and 46.48% propylene glycol, meets good physical characteristics and stability requirements.
July 2023 in “Journal of exploratory research in pharmacology” In this case report, a 47-year-old man with extensive psoriasis saw significant improvement in scaling and itching after using a new lotion containing clobetasol and other ingredients for one week, but further research is needed to confirm these findings.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the researchers found that a combination of honeys from four islands significantly repaired hair integrity, porosity, and surface roughness caused by UV-A and urban pollution, resulting in strengthened, soft, and shiny hair in Asian hair shafts.
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February 2020 in “Annual Research & Review in Biology” In this animal study, lavender oil, Eruca sativa oil, Aloe vera oil, and sodium carbonate decreased lipid levels and tumor markers in breast cancer models, suggesting potential benefits as adjunctive therapy during chemotherapy.
October 2023 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” This study focused on the rheology of almond oil at various temperatures and shear rates, using a Brookfield RVDV II I Ultra Rheometer, to evaluate its potential as a biodegradable lubricant.
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January 1985 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” In this study, formulations of a typical lotion shampoo with ethanol or propylene glycol increased the in-vitro release rate of zinc pyrithione, an anti-dandruff agent.
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October 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” This study found that an optimized microemulsion for minoxidil with high solubility, permeation flux, and skin deposition can be achieved with specific low and high levels of certain surfactants and co-solvents.
January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” This study analyzed the formulation and stability of pomade containing peppermint oil and minoxidil, determining that a particular formulation with 1% paraffin yielded optimal physical and stability characteristics for promoting hair growth, making it the best choice among the tested options.
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The moisturizer with phytol improved skin texture and reduced fine wrinkles better than the moisturizer without it.