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September 2021 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this study, most participants began using chemical hair dyes at a young age, experiencing adverse effects, but continued due to the perceived importance of hair color.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” In a single case study, a 12-year-old boy with alopecia areata experienced hair regrowth within 15 days of Ayurveda treatment, specifically nasya karma with Anu taila and shamana chikitsa over 60 days, with no adverse effects observed.
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January 2023 in “AYUSHDHARA” This paper reviews the Ayurvedic formulation Nilibhringadi Taila, which is claimed to improve hair quality and treat issues such as split hairs, premature greying, and baldness, and emphasizes the need for further research on its uses and effectiveness.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine (Hyderabad)” This study reviewed trichoscopic images to assess hair loss, finding that ayurvedic signs (lakshanas) aligned with modern trichoscopic parameters, potentially aiding accurate diagnosis and management of hair conditions.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this study, researchers investigated the alignment of trichoscopic findings with ayurvedic signs (lakshanas) for diagnosing hair loss, suggesting that integrating these perspectives could enhance diagnostics and management of hair and scalp conditions.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review explores the potential of herbal therapies and modern delivery methods for managing premature hair greying, highlighting promising plant-based treatments and emphasizing the need for clinical trials to validate their effectiveness.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This clinical study in healthy Indian adults found that a four-month application of an Ayurvedic leave-on treatment significantly increased natural black hair density, reduced grey hair count, and was well-tolerated without adverse effects, suggesting its efficacy and safety for treating premature hair greying.
December 2024 in “International Journal on Science and Technology” In this study, researchers prepared a poly herbal hair oil using fresh plant leaves, including neem, and reported that these herbal formulations exhibit effective hair growth with fewer side effects compared to synthetic alternatives.
January 2024 in “Sanjeevani Darshan National Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment approach called Sthanika Chikitsa, involving Shiro Lepa and specific herbal and nasal preparations, for managing Indralupta, a condition akin to Alopecia Areata characterized by hair loss. Results are not provided in the abstract.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This abstract describes the role of melanin in determining hair color and protecting against UV radiation, highlighting how its production affects hair health, growth, and vitality, with reduced production contributing to greying with age.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” This analysis explored Ayurveda's approach to addressing hair fall, emphasizing the use of herbs and lifestyle modifications for prevention and regrowth, and critically examined classical Ayurvedic concepts related to causation and treatment of hair loss.
August 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This case study describes the successful treatment of a 7-year-old girl with alopecia areata using Ayurvedic approaches targeting skin and autoimmune issues, suggesting a potential alternative to long-term oral corticosteroids, which can cause undesirable side effects.
August 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” In this thesis, the authors concluded that various lifestyle factors such as poor dietary habits, stress, and inadequate hair care habits contribute significantly to hair fall, or Khalitya, highlighting the role of lifestyle changes in mitigating hair loss.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Indian Medicine” This review discusses Ayurvedic approaches to treating hair loss, known as Khalitya, but provides no new clinical findings, urging further exploration of traditional methods.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This review discusses Khalitya as described in Ayurvedic texts in relation to androgenetic alopecia and highlights the limitations and side effects of current modern treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study explored Ayurvedic treatments for Khalitya (Alopecia areata) and found that using Virechana Karma, along with systemic medicines and Rasayan drugs, may be extremely beneficial in managing this condition.
September 2021 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This study reported that in 31 patients with diffuse hair loss, daily application of Bhringraj oil significantly reduced hair fall, dandruff, itching, and dryness over four weeks, without any adverse reactions.
October 2018 in “Ayurlog: national journal of research in ayurveda science” This article discusses methods to enhance scalp hair strength and beauty according to Ayurvedic principles, without presenting new clinical results, and emphasizes understanding various aspects of hair health from Ayurvedic texts.
July 2018 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” In this clinical trial, the authors observed that Dravanti beeja lepa may be safe and effective for promoting hair regrowth in patients with Indralupta (Alopecia Areata).
December 2023 in “Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal” This case study reported significant hair regrowth in a young female patient with alopecia areata after 60 days of Ayurvedic treatment, including leech therapy and herbal medicines, demonstrating its potential effectiveness according to the authors' observations.
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September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article discusses the rationale, design, and significant findings of the long-running Rotterdam Study but reports no new clinical results.
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August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article reviews the design and objectives of the Rotterdam Study, as well as summarizes major findings, without reporting new results.
266 citations
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November 2013 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article outlines the rationale and design of the Rotterdam Study, summarizes its major findings, and updates its objectives and methods; it reports no new research results.
247 citations
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August 2011 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article outlines the rationale, design, major findings, and updated objectives of the ongoing Rotterdam Study, without presenting new research data.
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September 2009 in “European journal of epidemiology” This article discusses the rationale, design, major findings, and updated objectives and methods of the ongoing Rotterdam Study on various diseases, without reporting new research results.
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July 2017 in “BMC complementary and alternative medicine” This study documented the use of 41 plant species in the West Bank for treating hair and scalp disorders, highlighting their folkloric significance and potential for new cosmetic and cosmeceutical products.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology” This review discusses how targeting TGF-β with specific inhibitors, including components from Traditional Chinese Medicine, may help reduce liver fibrosis by acting through various signaling pathways.
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March 2024 in “Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Technologia Alimentaria” This study synthesized existing research on 11 tropical seed varieties, underscoring their potential in food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries due to their phytochemicals and nutrients, such as phenolics and vitamins, which could reduce waste and support sustainable practices.
July 2022 in “International journal of KIU” This article outlines the scope, publication standards, and authorship responsibilities of the International Journal of KIU, but reports no new research results.
September 2019 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” In this case report, the use of oral Bhringraj Vati, coconut hair oil, and neutral shampoo treatment improved hair fall and overall hair condition in a 28-year-old female patient, showing safety and effectiveness against symptoms like scalp itching and hair thinning.