July 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Analysis” In this study, researchers prepared and analyzed two varieties of homeopathic medicated hair oil using UV-VIS spectrophotometry. They reported specific absorbance values for each oil type, which were made by mixing mother tinctures of Jaborandi, Embelica officinalis, and Robinia with coconut oil.
August 2023 in “Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences/Malaysian journal of medicine and health sciences” This study found that aqueous extract of Pueraria mirifica, when administered to a rat model, significantly reduced prostate weight, prostatic index, and serum dihydrotestosterone levels, while also improving prostate histomorphology, suggesting its potential as an anti-BPH treatment.
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study assessed the dermatologic potential of western red cedar, white spruce, birch, balsam poplar, and black spruce used in First Nations medicine, highlighting several active compounds relevant to dermatology, but noted a lack of high-quality evidence in existing research.
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December 2003 in “Materials Research-ibero-american Journal of Materials” Polyquaternium 7® builds up on hair, improving its look and feel, and AFM is good for measuring these changes.
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May 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review examines the therapeutic potential of Aftimoon (Cuscuta reflexa), focusing on its pharmacological properties and traditional uses in Unani medicine for various ailments, and highlighting its range of biological activities, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
January 2026 in “Cosmetics” This study reported that Cacumen Platycladi extract significantly reduced hair loss and increased hair density in a 12-week clinical trial, suggesting it may be a safe and effective natural treatment.
February 2026 in “International Journal on Science and Technology” This review discusses the potential benefits of Vitex negundo for managing polycystic ovarian disease, highlighting its promising effects in animal models, but notes that more rigorous human trials are needed to confirm these findings.
March 2023 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study found that a poly herbal hair oil formulation significantly promoted hair growth in a pre-clinical mouse model.
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that Phaeodactylum tricornutum extract enhanced hair follicle cell proliferation, indicated by increased keratin and ERK1/2 signaling, suggesting its potential for hair care applications.
September 2026 in “World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reports the successful formulation of a stable herbal hair serum with Catharanthus roseus extract and other ingredients, noting it has a suitable pH, consistency, and stability, suggesting potential effectiveness as a natural alternative for hair care pending further clinical trials.
November 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this experimental study, researchers found that Notopterygii rhizoma et radix (Qiang Huo) significantly alleviated psoriasis symptoms in mice and cell models, primarily by modulating the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway, indicating potential as a multi-target alternative therapy for psoriasis treatment.
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June 2003 in “PubMed” In this study, severe hair loss occurred in PKC epsilon transgenic mice treated with DFMO during skin tumor prevention, highlighting a link between polyamine biosynthesis, hair follicle maintenance, and metastasis suppression.
August 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that Plinest injections improved skin hydration and elasticity in the face, neck, and décolleté and were well-tolerated, with high patient satisfaction over a 4-month follow-up.
July 2023 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review explores plant-based pharmacological advances for treating polycystic ovary syndrome, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting potential benefits for menstrual cycle regulation and testosterone reduction.
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrates that MPM-FLIM multimodal imaging can effectively assess the delivery and dissolution of zinc pyrithione particles in human skin follicles using different application techniques.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed and evaluated a hair serum using Murraya koenigii and Clitoria ternatea extracts, finding that the F3 formulation had strong antifungal activity and was effective in dandruff management, suggesting potential benefits for scalp health.
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July 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that Phyllanthus urinaria extract displayed significant anti-alopecia properties in a mouse model, showing potential as an anti-5α-reductase agent for androgenic hair loss.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
October 2023 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” The study observed that consuming Pflorida soup, made from UV-exposed oyster mushrooms, maintained significant vitamin D levels comparable to recommended daily intake, despite storage and cooking reducing the vitamin content.
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October 2018 in “Medicine” In this meta-analysis, researchers found that moxibustion combined with oriental herbal medicine may improve pregnancy rates and other outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to western medication alone; however, the evidence is limited by the poor quality of included studies.
July 2025 in “Journal of Food Chemistry and Nanotechnology” This study explored the traditional uses of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn., or snake gourd, highlighting its application in folk medicine across tropical and subtropical regions to address conditions such as fever, inflammation, digestive disorders, diabetes, and respiratory problems.
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September 2016 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” In this study, the methanol-ultrasound extract of Dendropanax morbifera leaf showed potential for use in functional cosmetics and hair growth products due to its high antioxidant capacity and effects on growth factor expression without cytotoxicity.
April 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” This study found that Ocimum basilicum L. showed the highest 5α-reductase inhibitory activity among ten Thai plants, despite no correlation between enzyme inhibition and total phenolic content.
January 2026 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” This study reported that zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized using Tridax procumbens leaf extract demonstrated significant antibacterial and anticancer activity, showing potential for applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical fields.
January 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This study documented a case of Dipylidium caninum infection in a 4-month-old female dog, effectively treated with a deworming medication, resulting in significant improvement and no worms detected after five days. Routine deworming and maintaining hygienic conditions are recommended to prevent reinfection and transmission.
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October 2025 in “Molecules” This study concluded that extracts from fermented pumpkin peel and pulp, processed with Lactobacillus strains and kombucha, may serve as multifunctional cosmetic ingredients, offering antioxidant protection, anti-aging, and skin regeneration benefits by demonstrating cytoprotective effects and reducing inflammatory cytokines in cell assays.
November 2022 in “Nihon Nyuusankin Gakkaishi/Nihon Nyūsankin Gakkaishi” In a non-blinded study with 12 Japanese participants, applying a lotion containing Lactiplantibacillus plantarum N793 to the scalp for 24 weeks significantly increased hair density and reduced hair loss, with participants reporting improvements in hair thickness and volume, and the treatment deemed safe.
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October 2020 in “Drug Discoveries & Therapeutics” This study observed that Althaea officinalis gel increased fibroblast populations, hair follicles, and vessel diameter in rat wounds, suggesting it might aid wound healing, though further clinical studies are needed.
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January 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Panitumumab can cause excessive ear hair growth.
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October 2021 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” In this study, Cyperus rotundus essential oil was found to have significantly better depigmenting effects than hydroquinone for treating axillary hyperpigmentation, with additional benefits in reducing inflammation and hair growth, making it a cost-effective and safe treatment option.