January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review highlighted the hype surrounding topical hair growth ingredients such as Redensyl, Procapil, and others, noting promising results but also emphasizing the limitations of existing studies, including small sample sizes and lack of standard therapy comparisons.
December 2024 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” In this study, researchers reviewed non-pharmacological treatments for androgenetic alopecia, finding that substances like caffeine, rosemary oil, and saw palmetto may stimulate hair growth or inhibit dihydrotestosterone. They emphasize the need for multicenter clinical trials to further assess these natural products' efficacy in clinical practice.
December 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Researchers reviewed 13 clinical trials on non-prescription monotherapies like procyanidin and cetirizine for androgenetic alopecia, finding potential improvements in hair density and diameter, but emphasized the need for more robust trials to confirm efficacy and safety.
This source reviews the traditional and ethnopharmacological uses of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn (Maidenhair fern), noting its historical applications for ailments such as alopecia and skin disorders, and highlights its modern pharmacological effects, including anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory properties, confirmed in recent research.
November 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses various herbal alternatives, including rosemary oil and others, for managing androgenetic alopecia but reports that more research is needed to confirm the efficacy of these natural remedies.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that after 6 months of taking an oral supplement, patients with chronic telogen effluvium or androgenetic alopecia experienced a statistically significant increase in hair density and overall improved hair appearance compared to those taking a placebo, with the supplement being well tolerated.
February 2024 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This review discusses the potential of plant-based preparations for treating hair loss and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight herbs with evidence of efficacy against alopecia.
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.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This integrative literature review suggests that phytotherapeutic products, like Saw palmetto and Green tea, could serve as viable alternatives to current medications like finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia, potentially offering fewer side effects.
December 2023 in “Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences Assiut” In this study, GC/MS analysis revealed variability in the quality of Syrian herbal formulations for BPH, with variations in tocopherol content, presence of parabens, and shortages of certain phytosterols.
August 2023 in “Health Sciences and Pharmacy Journal” In this review, researchers identified 10 natural plants, including candlenut and clove, that have shown potential to inhibit alopecia progression and stimulate hair growth due to their diverse phytochemical and pharmacological properties in vitro and in vivo.
In this study, six types of cold-pressed oils commonly found in the Polish market were analyzed for their health-promoting compounds and antioxidant activity, revealing them as valuable sources of bioactive compounds like polyunsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols, sterols, and polyphenols, without exceeding recommended deterioration parameters.
Custom skincare can be made based on genes, fewer cats in Lublin have FeLV/FIV than national average, and studies also looked at small water bodies, river pollution, guppy growth, toxins in biochars, palm oil issues, and pumpkin seed oil for hair strength.
This study found that the nutraceutical product DERM decreased the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6 in mesenchymal stem cells under in vitro conditions.
This study identified compounds like hexadecanoic acid, alphaspinasterol, and squalene in Cucurbita pepo roots, which may offer new pharmacological approaches for developing therapies for various conditions.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study concluded that a hair emulgel formulation combining extracts from four medicinal plants demonstrated desirable characteristics of spreadability, viscosity, pH, and safety, making it effective, harmless, and economical for potential hair care use.
January 2017 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study reported that using a shampoo and tonic containing horse placental growth factor improved hair thickness and density in postpartum women over three months.
April 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” This study demonstrated that a keratin gel promotes nerve regeneration across critical defects in rabbit models, showing improved nerve conduction and muscle action potential compared to control treatments.
April 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews existing studies on the use of oils, including castor, pumpkin, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, and tea tree oils, for treating androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the need for more research in humans, particularly within the Black community.
February 2023 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This review explores medicinal plants as potential treatments for hair loss, suggesting their promise due to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2018 in “JoLS Journal of Life Sciences” The fermented mixture may help hair growth and has antioxidative benefits.
September 2023 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” This study reviewed the effectiveness of natural treatments like pumpkin seed oil and rosemary oil for androgenetic alopecia and found them potentially effective with minimal side effects compared to standard treatments like minoxidil. However, more research is needed to confirm their efficacy.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review examines a polyherbal hair oil formulation containing ingredients like Amla and Pumpkin seed oil, reporting potential benefits for managing male pattern baldness through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and DHT-inhibiting properties, alongside improved scalp blood circulation and hair regrowth.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This quality improvement initiative at Children’s Hospital of Orange County seeks to increase awareness and use of nonprofit pediatric wig programs by at least 50% over three months through educational interventions.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This case series suggests that a nutraceutical gummy may effectively promote hair regrowth and reduce hair shedding in women with female pattern hair loss and telogen effluvium.
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November 2022 in “Cosmetics” This review concluded that using niosomes in cosmetics significantly enhances the aesthetic and therapeutic effects of skin and hair products, potentially aiding in treating skin conditions.
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that a nano-preparation of quercetin, using a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system, was more effective than standard quercetin in reducing cardiac complications and tissue damage in rats with metabolic syndrome, although both formulations similarly reduced oxidative and inflammatory markers.
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November 2007 in “PubMed” This article discusses the role of barbershops in public health education for skin disorders and suggests that educating barbers could help in early detection and prevention of some conditions; it reports no new experimental findings.
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December 2021 in “Pakistan biomedical journal” This review explores the effectiveness of seed cycling, a modern alternative medicine approach, in treating polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results.
September 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” In this report, a participant in a Portuguese pharmacy master's program detailed their six-month internship at Farmácia Queija Ferreira, highlighting their involvement in medication preparation, creating educational resources, and studying drug interactions, including serious cases involving diclofenac and brimonidine.