This chapter reviews the challenges and future prospects of using nanotechnology and phytochemistry in developing safe, effective, and precision-based therapies for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, without reporting new clinical findings.
June 2025 in “JURNAL BIOLOGI TROPIS” This review found that secondary metabolites from herbal plants, including flavonoids and alkaloids, show potential in promoting hair growth through mechanisms like anagen phase prolongation and enzyme inhibition, but more clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy.
May 2025 in “IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY” This review explores current research on how dietary phytochemicals may help manage male androgen disorders by affecting hormone levels and endocrine function, highlighting their potential therapeutic roles and mechanisms in hormonal health, but does not report specific results.
April 2025 in “The Journal of Agriculture and Development” In this study, researchers optimized the extraction conditions for polyphenols from the medicinal herb Eclipta prostrata, achieving the highest polyphenol content under specific conditions of temperature, solvent concentration, and time, and found the extract to have significant antioxidant activity.
February 2025 in “Biomimetics” This study developed a novel hair-straightening shampoo incorporating a polyphenol–inorganic sulfate redox agent, finding that it effectively straightens hair while enhancing strength and reducing damage due to its protective polyphenol coating.
December 2024 in “Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal” In this study, researchers developed and assessed two polyherbal hair tonic formulations, finding that Hair Tonic A containing 10% white tea extract improved hair thickness, manageability, and anti-frizz properties, particularly for blonde and black hair, while demonstrating greater stability compared to Hair Tonic B.
This review of Lawsonia inermis L., or henna, details its bioactive compounds and historical uses in Unani medicine, including treatment for various conditions like ulcers and jaundice, while highlighting its potential for wound healing, hepatoprotective, and other effects, though further research is needed.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Rosemary extracts, specifically compounds like rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid, can protect hair from UV damage.
August 2021 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology” This study found that using natural polyphenol cross-linkers like tannic acid and green tea extract during perm treatments improved perming efficiency, wave maintenance, and hair protection compared to a control group.
July 2021 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” This review discusses the potential of phytochemicals from plants as alternative treatments for prostate cancer, highlighting their possible benefits over current 5-alpha-Reductase inhibitors, but reports no new findings.
July 2021 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” In this study, PMC was identified as a promising plant for nourishing hair, with effective hair growth promotion and 5α-reductase inhibition observed in both laboratory and animal studies for androgenetic alopecia treatment.
June 2021 in “F1000Research” This review explores plant-derived phytochemicals, such as phytosterols, polyphenols, and fatty acids, for their potential use as alternative treatments for prostate cancer, emphasizing their effects on 5-alpha-Reductase enzyme isozymes. It reports no new clinical results.
May 2020 in “Research, Society and Development” This study suggests that mutamba fruit, regardless of maturation stage, could be valuable in the food industry due to its high soluble solids, vitamin C, and mineral content.
April 2014 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This article reviews the skin and hair changes associated with menopause due to hormonal shifts and reports no new clinical results.
This review discusses potential cosmeceutical treatments for hair loss, including ingredients like procyanidins and isoflavones, but does not present new clinical outcomes; the authors highlight the promise of further research.
March 2013 in “International Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Engineering” This review covers the use of phytogenic compounds like essential oils and melatonin in dog nutrition and topical applications and reports no new experimental findings; the authors highlight their potential to address issues such as pet stress, sleep disorders, and alopecia.
This study found that green tea extract showed more effective wound healing in rabbits with direct fire burns than an antibiotic ointment, particularly improving the skin's normal appearance and recovery rate.
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August 2015 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study reports that a newly developed polyherbal phospholipid complex cream containing Citrus auranticum and Glycyrrhiza glabra extracts improved polyphenol retention in the skin, suggesting potential as an anti-aging cosmeceutical.
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June 2023 in “Food science & nutrition” This review summarizes evidence that apple and apple products may offer protective effects against various health issues, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, mild cognitive impairment, and skin conditions, due to their phytochemical content and mechanisms like anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions.
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that Ecklonia cava polyphenols increased human dermal papilla cell proliferation and extended hair shaft length in vitro and ex vivo, suggesting potential as a therapeutic candidate for hair loss.
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February 2026 in “ACS Nano” This study developed the TLMG hydrogel, a seamless in situ biointerface platform, demonstrating robust adhesion, high conductivity, and therapeutic effects for intelligent wound management in complex animal models and human tests, indicating its promise for integrated bioelectronic medicine.
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review highlights the role of chronic stress, oxidative stress, and immune processes in the development of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the potential of antioxidants in their treatment based on the existing literature.
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October 2010 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses the effectiveness of various plant extracts, including Vitis vinifera and Aesculus hippocastanum, in treating dermatological conditions like venous insufficiency and actinic keratoses but reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel improves hair growth treatment by enhancing drug delivery and promoting follicle repair.
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November 2006 in “Phytomedicine” This study found that EGCG from green tea may stimulate human hair growth by promoting the proliferation and anti-apoptotic activity in dermal papilla cells.
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March 2012 in “Annals of oncology” In this study, a combined therapy of nicotinamide and green tea polyphenols was reported to improve EGFR inhibitor-related skin toxicity and patient quality of life, suggesting it merits further investigation.
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October 2007 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers observed that more hairs are extracted from the follicle with intact root bulbs than breakage occurring along the fiber in treated versus untreated hair.
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April 2025 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” This study found that microneedles based on polyphosphazene with green tea polyphenols significantly enhanced wound healing in a diabetic rat model.
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May 2019 in “Bioactive compounds in health and disease” This review discusses the potential of vitamins, minerals, and functional foods to promote hair growth and address hair loss, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” No direct link between matcha green tea and hair loss is proven.