15 citations
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October 2016 in “Steroids” This study developed and validated a label-free assay using LC-MS to screen for S5αR inhibitors, identifying Thai herbal extracts, Impatiens balsamina L. and Curcuma longa L., as promising sources.
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March 2019 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that Cacumen Platycladi volatile oil promotes dermal papilla cell proliferation and enhances hair growth in mice, outperforming minoxidil and showing no obvious cytotoxic effects.
13 citations
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April 2002 in “International Journal of Toxicology” This review discusses the use of human and animal-derived placental and umbilical extracts in cosmetics, highlighting insufficient data to establish their safety and recommending they should not have metabolic or endocrine activity.
6 citations
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December 2019 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that the alcohol extract of Vernonia anthelmintica may counteract stress-induced hair follicle growth inhibition in mice, potentially offering a new approach for treating stress-related hair loss.
6 citations
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October 2016 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” This study found that the water extract of Bituminaria bituminosa demonstrated the highest antioxidant activity and α-glucosidase inhibition among tested extracts, but no cholinesterase or tyrosinase inhibition.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “IONTech.” This study found that a 5% concentration of snail mucus shampoo was most effective in promoting hair growth in rabbits compared to lower concentrations.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” In this randomized controlled study, the researchers found that an herbal extract combination showed similar efficacy to 3% minoxidil solution in treating androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, with no significant safety concerns, suggesting it might be a viable alternative treatment.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Parasitologists United Journal” This study observed that M. domestica larva-derived chitosan and gut extracts enhanced wound healing and collagen deposition in both immunocompetent and immunosuppressed mice, indicating potential benefits for combined therapy.
1 citations
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March 2021 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review highlights various alternative and complementary treatments for androgenic alopecia, noting that while only two FDA-approved options exist, increased awareness among dermatologists of supportive evidence for other therapies may better inform patient education.
1 citations
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January 2020 This review outlines the evolution of hair restoration techniques, emphasizing follicular unit extraction over traditional methods due to its reduced scarring and pain, but provides no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study reported that the aqueous root extract of Hibiscus rosa sinesis significantly reduced inflammation in carrageenan-induced paw edema in swiss albino rats.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Cosmeceuticals may benefit skin health but need more research for efficacy and safety confirmation.
1 citations
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April 2009 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” In this study, onion (Allium cepa) extracts promoted hair growth in an alopecia model in mice, with the effect appearing unrelated to the presence of the polyphenol quercetin.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review highlights the advantages of a new "Multi-Wave Punch" for follicular unit extraction in hair transplantation, noting its design reduces follicular damage and improves graft quality by effectively separating hair follicles from surrounding tissue.
June 2026 in “Research Square” This study evaluated an herbal emulgel formulation containing extracts from Wedelia chinensis and Cassytha filiformis for hair growth promotion in rats, finding that the combined formulation significantly increased hair growth compared to both individual extracts and the control group.
March 2026 in “Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences” This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of Albizia saponaria stem bark against microorganisms causing dandruff and fungal alopecia. It found that the hexane fraction exhibited potent antifungal effects comparable to ketoconazole, highlighting its potential as a natural therapeutic for dandruff.
May 2025 in “International Journal Of Science Technology & Management” This study focused on developing a pomade called "Hyung Hair" made from rambutan leaf extract, which showed potential benefits such as reducing hair loss and slowing gray hair growth, with a feasibility analysis indicating the business's viability.
November 2024 in “BMC Surgery” This article notes the increasing incidence of androgenetic alopecia in males and the growing acceptance of follicular unit extraction as a treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2024 in “Applied Sciences” This study suggests that while some evidence indicates potential efficacy of placental products for hair growth and inhibiting hair loss, the current scientific evidence is scarce and of low quality.
September 2023 in “Jurnal MIPA (edisi elektronik)” This study formulated and evaluated the physical stability of hair tonic preparations using lime extract (Citrus aurantifolia) at varying concentrations. The researchers found that the tonics exhibited good physical stability, as indicated by meeting Indonesian National Standards, even after undergoing temperature cycling tests.
August 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that cell-free fat extract (CEFFE) enhanced hair growth in mice with androgenetic alopecia by increasing hair follicle density and promoting proliferation while regulating the DHT/AR pathway.
August 2023 in “Vittalle” This integrative literature review investigated clinical trials on using medicinal plants, herbal products, and dietary supplements for treating alopecia, noting a need for further studies due to limited chemical-pharmaceutical analyses of the plant species involved, which include Allium sativum and Rosmarinus officinalis.
January 2022 in “Healthy Tadulako Journal” This study found no difference in the physical stability of hair tonic preparations made from sansevieria leaves extract, regardless of whether maceration or soxhletation methods were used.
January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” This review summarizes research on cannabinoids like CBD and THCV, reporting that they improve hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia when applied topically, with CBD showing a dose-dependent effect.
This study characterized the physical-chemical properties of Eclipta alba and identified compounds in the plant that could support its use in developing hair loss treatments.
January 2016 in “Journal of chemical and pharmaceutical research” The study reported that both ethanol and water extracts of pakis munding roots significantly promoted hair growth in male rabbits, showing better results than the marketed hair growth drug minoxidil.
184 citations
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October 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study found that sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout extracts reduced UV-induced erythema by 37.7% in humans, suggesting a protective strategy against UVR damage.
118 citations
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May 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that the pH-sensitive hydrogel HECHA13, containing isoliquiritigenin, effectively inhibited the growth of Propionibacterium acnes and showed promise for transdermal delivery in acne treatment.
57 citations
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December 2012 in “Molecules” This study found that mahanimbicine and a crude extract of Murraya koenigii may enhance wound healing in rats by promoting faster wound contraction and higher collagen deposition.
11 citations
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April 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” In this review, researchers explore various treatment options for alopecia, focusing on nano-drug delivery systems using plant-based substances, which are potentially effective and less harmful than current treatments, while also highlighting emerging trends such as 3D bioprinting and plant extracts for future therapies.