November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This meta-analysis suggests a significant association between the use of facial sunscreen and moisturizer and frontal fibrosing alopecia, while finding no significant relationship with hair products or treatments.
35 citations
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April 2006 in “Ocular Surface” This review discusses adverse effects of cosmetic products and procedures on the ocular surface, including mild discomfort to severe vision-threatening conditions, and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences” This review explores the diverse health benefits and pharmacological properties of mushrooms, highlighting their potential use in cosmetics for antioxidant, anti-aging, and anti-hair loss effects due to their bioactive compounds.
July 2025 in “E-methodology” This study explored AI's potential in trichology services, finding it beneficial for diagnostics and treatment supervision, but noted the importance of addressing legal considerations, particularly in the Polish market.
December 2023 in “Advances in economics, management and political sciences” This study found that consumers do not prefer anti-hair loss products over regular hair care products, suggesting that companies should focus on factors like purchase willingness instead of the specific causes of hair loss.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” In this study, researchers found that complementary and alternative medicine remains widely used by Korean patients with psoriasis despite advances in biologic treatments, highlighting the need for better education on conventional therapies.
25 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology/Journal of exposure science and environmental epidemiology” This study found that hair products commonly used by Black women exhibited hormonal activity, which could impact health outcomes and contribute to health disparities.
16 citations
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February 1992 in “Journal of Consumer Marketing” This study proposes a framework for classifying sources of new product ideas, suggesting it is more effective than existing paradigms for successful innovation.
1 citations
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May 2026 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” This review highlights the promising role of stem cell therapy in treating resistant diseases, while also addressing the challenges in production and clinical application, emphasizing the need for standardized manufacturing and quality assurance to enhance efficacy and safety in clinical translational research.
November 2025 in “Repositorio Comunidad Politecnico Grancolombiano” This research focuses on Milagros's strategy to internationalize by exporting their intensive repair hair mask to Mexico, France, and the United States, examining each market's potential and challenges in the global hair care sector.
June 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of an herbal shampoo formulated with natural ingredients like hibiscus and henna and compared it to a common marketed shampoo, finding it effectively replaced some chemical components with safer alternatives while maintaining similar characteristics.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Medical and Clinical Research & Reviews” In this literature review, potential health risks of toxic chemicals commonly found in cosmetic products were linked to issues such as cancer, reproductive abnormalities, and skin diseases, highlighting concerns over ingredients like talc, parabens, and phthalates.
58 citations
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March 2013 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses various substances that can impact male fertility and stresses that products should be confirmed 'sperm-safe' through rigorous testing, not assumptions; it reports no new study results.
3 citations
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January 2018 This study formulated an amla oil preparation according to Iranian traditional medicine and found it to have proper physicochemical and microbial quality, suggesting potential for hair loss treatment pending clinical trials.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “International journal of pharmacy & integrated health sciences” This review discusses various bioactive elements in cosmeceuticals, highlighting their potential benefits, such as anti-aging effects and skin tone improvement, while noting the growing demand due to safety concerns and expanding market opportunities.
This study found that while the over-the-counter market for minoxidil hair loss products is expanding, only 25% of these products report safety information, and none report adverse effects, highlighting a need for greater transparency and accuracy in their advertising.
April 2023 in “Tikrit journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study reported that 75.9% of participants aged 20-50 in Tikrit, Iraq, had used herbal treatments at least once, primarily for issues like hair loss, hemorrhoids, and gastritis, with the hope of finding effective alternatives to conventional medicine.
December 2025 in “Dinasti International Journal of Management Science” This study reviewed existing research and concluded that digital marketing strategies, like social media engagement and influencer collaboration, effectively increase consumer interest and brand recognition for Manila Sapodilla Seed Oil Extract Emulsion in the competitive beauty and hair care market.
305 citations
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July 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This review describes the roles of polysaccharides in antitumor, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory activities and introduces methods for their isolation and purification, reporting no new research results.
October 2023 in “Cognizance journal” This study explores using agent-based modeling and nutrition science to predict and treat oral and dental diseases as alternatives to traditional incarceration for managing criminal behavior, but results are not reported.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “American Journal of Men's Health” This study analyzed self-reports from discussion forums to categorize and understand adverse effects experienced by individuals using finasteride, suggesting a need for further investigation into post-finasteride syndrome.
November 2024 in “Dermatitis” This review identifies specific personal care products and allergens commonly causing allergic contact dermatitis in men, which may improve diagnosis and treatment.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Applied clinical research, clinical trials and regulatory affairs” This review discusses the regulations and clinical safety aspects of hair care cosmetics, highlighting the FDA's recommendation to evaluate these products for allergic reactions, avoid contamination, and include antimicrobial agents to ensure consumer safety, with ongoing monitoring through consumer feedback.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses the transition of healthy hair to an unhealthy state due to structural and physiological disruptions, but reports no new results.
2 citations
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May 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that androgenic alopecia is present in 22% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and is associated with other clinical signs of hyperandrogenism, but not with increased biochemical hyperandrogenemia or metabolic dysfunction.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Blood products can improve healing and aesthetics in plastic surgery but have inconsistent results.
March 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study surveyed the use and potential toxicity of medicinal plants in the Fez-Meknes region of Morocco, documenting 59 toxic species used primarily for cosmetic purposes and minor illnesses, and identified hair loss and rheumatism as having the highest informant agreement ratios.
September 2015 in “The European physical journal. E, Soft matter and biological physics/The European physical journal. E, Soft matter” In this study, a mechanical model was developed to describe and validate the effectiveness of overnight hair curling, suggesting that combining it with hair fixatives can maintain a desired curl for over a day.
434 citations
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October 2003 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” This review discusses the use of natural products in cosmetic preparations for skin and hair care, but reports no new research results.
43 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews innovations in hair cosmetics, focusing on esthetic procedures and products in the Indian market, and reports no new experimental findings.