May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed and evaluated a polyherbal hair growth serum using natural ingredients like fenugreek, rosemary, and hibiscus, and found it to be a stable, effective, and safe alternative to synthetic hair care products, with good user compliance from its roll-on applicator.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a polyherbal hair growth serum containing natural ingredients such as fenugreek, rosemary, and hibiscus, and found it to be safe and effective in promoting hair growth, improving scalp health, and reducing hair fall while being stable over time.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a herbal hair serum using fenugreek, flaxseed, and curry leaf extracts, among other natural ingredients, and found it to have appropriate physicochemical properties, stability, antioxidant activity, and no skin irritation, indicating its potential as a safe alternative to chemical hair products.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair serum made from natural ingredients, including fenugreek, flaxseed, and Murraya koenigii extracts, was evaluated for its physicochemical properties and safety, showing promising stability, low irritation potential, and effective antioxidant activity as an eco-friendly alternative to chemical hair care products.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study investigated a herbal hair lotion using natural ingredients like rosemary and fenugreek extracts, finding that the F3 formulation had optimal spreadability, absorbency, washability, and stability, without causing skin irritation.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics and Drug Analysis” This study formulated an herbal anti-dandruff shampoo using jackfruit seed extract and evaluated its effectiveness against Malassezia furfur, finding that the fourth formulation exhibited both strong antifungal activity and stability, suggesting a natural alternative to synthetic hair care products.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research describes how herbal hair serums, containing natural components like pomegranate peel and aloe vera, can support hair health by nourishing the scalp, stimulating follicles, and enhancing hair strength and shine, aligning with growing interest in herbal and chemical-free personal care products.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviews the benefits of herbal hair serums, highlighting their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties from natural ingredients like pomegranate peel and aloe vera, which nourish the scalp and promote healthy hair growth while improving hair strength and texture.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a natural herbal shampoo using extracts from plants like amla and aloe vera, demonstrating effective hair and scalp cleansing, good foaming capacity, and eco-friendliness, aligning with consumer demand for sustainable personal care products.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a natural herbal shampoo using ingredients like amla and aloe vera, finding it effectively cleans hair and scalp, promotes hair growth, and meets eco-friendly personal care product demands, without synthetic additives.
October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study observed that herbal shampoos made from natural ingredients such as Reetha powder, Bhringraj powder, and others offered satisfactory hair care results, indicating they may serve as effective alternatives to synthetic shampoos.
April 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study formulated a nano-herbal hair spray using neem, fenugreek, and amla extracts combined with chitosan nanoparticles, finding it enhanced hair elasticity, breakage resistance, and provided antibacterial protection, suggesting it as an effective natural alternative to traditional hair treatments.
This study analyzed the phytochemical content of two Portulaca species and found that extracts from Portulaca oleracea L. and Portulaca grandiflora H. demonstrated suitable characteristics for hair tonic formulations, meeting Indonesian National Standards for cosmetic products.
December 2024 in “Pure and Applied Biology” This study focused on developing a safe, natural herbal shampoo that effectively cleanses, strengthens, darkens, and promotes hair growth without using synthetic chemicals, suggesting it as a viable alternative to synthetic options in hair care.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study evaluated a pumpkin seed oil hair gel formulated with various additives and found that the F3 formulation had promising physicochemical properties and non-irritant characteristics for potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.
The study reported that a poly herbal gel containing Lagenaria siceraria, Trichosanthis cucumarina, and Tridax procumbens promoted hair growth in human volunteers, with noticeable effects observed after 90 days.
January 2014 in “Journal of Central South University(Science and Technology)” This study found that poly(propylene carbonate maleate) microspheres can successfully prolong finasteride release over 42 days, showing potential for long-term sustained drug delivery.
September 2020 in “Eureka: Health Sciences” In this study, the researchers developed an optimal emulgel formulation for treating androgenic alopecia, determining that a base with 0.3% Carbomer Ultraz 10, 0.1% potassium sorbate, and 0.2% triethanolamine offered the best properties for drug release, application compliance, safety, and stability.
March 2020 in “Upravlìnnâ, ekonomìka ta zabezpečennâ âkostì v farmacìï” This study developed quality control methods for the "Flavosterol" emulgel, which met the required quality standards and is intended for the prevention and treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
This study conducted a pre-formulation evaluation of a caffeine shampoo for androgenic alopecia treatment, finding that the formulation remains stable under various conditions, suggesting its viability for compounding.
January 2023 in “Acta medica Philippina” This study found that ethyl acetate extract of Carica papaya flowers exhibited the highest antioxidant and 5α-reductase inhibitory activities, suggesting potential hair growth-promoting properties.
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August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, researchers reported that both progestin-only injectable contraceptives, DMPA-IM and NET-EN, significantly decreased serum testosterone and SHBG levels among HIV-negative women in South Africa, yet this did not explain prior findings of no reduction in risky sexual behavior or sexual function.
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October 2003 in “Contact dermatitis” Glycerin in hand cream can cause allergic skin reactions.
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October 1992 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” In this study, 5 mg of finasteride per day significantly improved urinary symptoms and reduced prostate volume in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but increased the risk of sexual dysfunction.
December 2022 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that six months of combined estrogen-progestin pill therapy led to a significant reduction in serum AMH levels and improvement in hyperandrogenic symptoms among women with PCOS.
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September 2004 in “Contact dermatitis” Avoiding dyed wigs and clothing improved severe allergic reactions in a woman treated with diphencyprone.
March 2024 in “Veterinary sciences” This study is the first to detail major geriatric diseases in aged Julia Creek dunnarts, particularly highlighting hormonal issues like cystic glandular hyperplasia in females and testicular degeneration in males, suggesting these conditions are linked to aging and potentially hormonal dysregulation.
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April 2006 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” This article reviews the limited evidence on testosterone therapy for premenopausal women and notes a lack of long-term safety and effectiveness data for this population.
January 2007 in “El Servicio de Difusión de la Creación Intelectual (National University of La Plata)” This study found that combining D-004 with finasteride results in more significant prevention of testosterone-induced prostate enlargement in rats compared to using either treatment alone.
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August 1995 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that the pH dependency of rat steroid 5α-reductase type II isozyme significantly affects its kinetic properties, including Vmax and Km, suggesting past discrepancies in literature may arise from these pH variances during assays.