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January 2023 in “Veterinary Sciences” This study found that applications of a shampoo and mousse containing plant extracts improved coat quality in dogs with a chronic keratinisation disorder without affecting skin hydration or hair lipids over the study period.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Biomedical and Allied Research” This review examines the therapeutic applications and potential pharmacological properties of Calotropis gigantea but presents no new clinical findings.
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July 2021 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” This study found that plantar dermis matrix homogenate can partially restore the regenerative capacity of hair follicles impaired in culture, with CTHRC1 playing a critical role in this process.
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August 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case report observed a dramatic improvement in a 15-year-old girl's pachyonychia congenita symptoms during chemotherapy for Ewing sarcoma, suggesting chemotherapy's potential role in managing hyperkeratotic conditions.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” In this study involving Japanese women, researchers found that higher scalp oil levels were linked to weaker hair structure and increased scalp inflammation, suggesting that plant-derived compounds might mitigate these effects by reducing inflammation at the genetic level.
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April 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that a topical plant worm extract significantly accelerated hair regrowth in mice without apparent toxicity or side effects.
September 2026 in “AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences” This study found that a combination of Ziziphus lotus, Linum usitatissimum, and Opuntia ficus-indica extracts may reduce porosity and improve surface condition in bleached hair when used as a conditioner.
September 2026 in “medRxiv” This study found that the combination of recombinant growth factors and plant-derived extracellular vesicles significantly improved scalp regulation, hair growth, thickness, and density, and reduced hair shedding in the tested formulation by Day 56.
August 2026 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” In this study, researchers observed that hybrid secretomes most effectively stimulated proliferation and stem cell markers for hair regeneration in hamster skin, while human secretomes strongly activated the Wnt/β catenin pathway, suggesting different underlying mechanisms among the tested formulations.
July 2026 in “Regenerative medicine reports .” This study concluded that nanoparticle-based delivery systems may significantly enhance wound healing and tissue regeneration in third-degree burns, though challenges like nanoparticle variability and cytotoxicity remain.
In this research presented at the BEYOND Biohacking Conference 2026, a regenerative skincare serum using plant-derived Consortia Factors® showed significant age spot lightening and improvements in skin smoothness, firmness, and radiance over eight weeks in a study with 35 women.
July 2026 in “Journal of Apitherapy and Nature” This study evaluated a plant-based shampoo formulation's scale-up from laboratory to industrial production, reporting that the product maintained its quality, safety, and stability at each scale while meeting microbiological safety standards.
July 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study observed that plant-derived extracellular vesicles delivered through a microneedling technique showed favorable tolerance and subjective improvement in androgenetic alopecia patients, with 95% reporting perceived improvement and 85% experiencing no adverse effects after six sessions.
July 2026 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study found that intradermal injections of plant-derived exosomes in adults with early-stage alopecia increased stem cell activity, activated Wnt signaling pathways, and reduced certain immune cell populations, providing insights into their role in hair follicle regeneration and suggesting potential for hair restoration therapy.
This study examined the use of plant extracts as natural hair dye colourants, highlighting their antioxidant properties and eco-friendly benefits. The authors reported that plant-based dyes effectively deliver vibrant colours and enhance hair health while offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes.
May 2026 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” In this study, researchers successfully scaled a plant-based shampoo formulation for dry and damaged hair from laboratory to industrial production, maintaining its physicochemical properties and microbiological safety throughout, highlighting the formulation's scalability and the importance of quality control in cosmetic manufacturing.
April 2026 in “Dermatological Reviews” In this study, both radiofrequency microneedling and ultrasound treatments with a plant-based secretory factor hair serum enhanced hair and scalp health in subjects with androgenetic alopecia, with ultrasound showing more pronounced improvements in hair appearance, density, and color.
February 2026 in “Food Research International” Lactiplantibacillus plantarum ZJUIDS51 can help regrow hair and improve scalp health in androgenic alopecia.
November 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, topical application of finasteride-loaded Platycladi cacumen-derived nanovesicles improved hair regrowth more effectively than minoxidil.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that transdermal delivery of finasteride using biomimetic Platycladi cacumen-derived nanovesicles enhanced hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, outperforming minoxidil by improving skin permeation, reducing oxidative stress, and boosting local drug retention.
January 2024 in “Elsevier eBooks” In this chapter, the authors discuss various plant biomass sources, such as Aloe vera and cocoa, highlighting their potential benefits in cosmetics for addressing skin and hair issues like aging, inflammation, and dandruff.
June 2022 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, metabolic syndrome and hypertension were significantly more prevalent in patients with plantar callosities compared to controls, suggesting potential links that warrant further investigation.
May 2022 in “International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review” The researchers characterized a plant-based biotin supplement, SesZenBioTM, from Sesbania agati leaves, predicting it may enhance hair follicle growth more effectively than synthetic biotin based on molecular interactions and its biotin content.
January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” In this study, microneedling combined with bleomycin treatment for plantar warts improved the response time and reduced the number of treatment sessions needed, with a relapse rate similar to other injection-based methods.
January 2018 in “BiblioBoard Library Catalog (Open Research Library)” January 2015 in “CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (CHINESE VERSION)” This study developed a rapid and reliable ultra high performance liquid chromatography method for analyzing 17 key ingredients in hair growth cosmetics.
August 2021 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” In this randomized trial, a solid shampoo formulated with plant extracts was more effective than placebo in improving androgenetic alopecia and reducing hair cortisol and DHT concentrations in men.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” In this follow-up study, participants with severe androgenic/estrogenic alopecia showed increased hair growth 10 months after ending vacuum therapy and cosmetic emulsion treatment, highlighting the therapies' potential effectiveness.
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August 2005 in “The Plant Cell” This study identified a key Arabidopsis thaliana gene, TIP1, whose product is involved in S-acylation crucial for normal plant cell growth, particularly affecting root hair development.
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October 1999 in “Environmental Health Perspectives” This article reviews the scientific exploration of Ayurvedic medicinal plants and discusses their modern applications, such as a drug developed from Commiphora wightti for lipid disorders, without reporting new clinical findings.